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MGB Production Modifications, May 1962 - Apr 1967 |
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Date |
Roadster |
GT |
Remarks |
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May-62 |
3-101 |
1963 model year (Type 18G engine, HS-4 carb) |
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22-May-62 |
3-102 |
First production MGB roadster completed. Left drive, Iris Blue, Mark I, Third series (First series - the MGA 1600 (GHN), second series the MGA 1600 MKII, (GHN2)) |
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Front anti-roll bar optional |
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Oil cooler standard on export models |
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"Pack-A-Way" hood standard, folding hood optional |
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Tonneau optional - (became standard with '78 model year) |
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28-May-62 |
3-101 |
First production right drive MGB completed |
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Jul-62 |
Last MGA produced (101,081 built) |
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20-Sep-62 |
MGB officially unveiled at the London Motor Show in Earls Court |
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Jan-63 |
3-4121 |
First serial # this calendar year |
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Jan-63 |
Overdrive introduced as optional equipment (D-type Laycock de Normanville) |
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Jun-63 |
Works glass-fibre hardtop option made available |
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Aug-63 |
3-19586 |
1964 model year (Type 18 GA engine, HS-4 carb) |
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Jan-64 |
3-27278 |
First serial # this calendar year |
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Feb-64 |
3-31201 |
Crankcase breather (PCV valve) added to 3 bearing engine - Type 18GA |
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Oct-64 |
3-48766 |
1965 model year (Type 18GB engine, HS-4 carb) |
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Oct-64 |
5 main bearing engine introduced (Type 18GB) Note: Cars 47112 through 47865 may have 3 or 5 main engine |
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Oct-64 |
Sealed propshaft bearings |
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Oct-64 |
Transmission fitted with larger first motion shaft spigot end and bush in engine crankshaft enlarged to match |
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Oct-64 |
Oil cooler made standard |
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Oct-64 |
Mechanical tachometer replaced with electronic type |
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Oct-64 |
Gauges changed from Jaeger to Smiths |
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Jan-65 |
3-53634 |
First serial # this calendar year |
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Mar-65 |
3-56743 |
12.7 Imperial Gallon (58.5 Litre) fuel tank with improved mounting |
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Mar-65 |
3-57986 |
Push button door handles introduced (3-57830 also had this style door handle) |
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Oct-65 |
UNK |
3-71933 |
1966 model year -(roadster serial no. unknown) GT introduced |
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Jan-66 |
3-75243 |
UNK |
First serial # this calendar year |
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Nov-66 |
101 |
110 |
Pre-production MGC’s started, Chassis nos. 101, 102, 104, 108, 109, and 112 |
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Nov-66 |
3-108039 |
UNK |
1967 model year (GT serial no. unknown) |
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Nov-66 |
3-108039 |
Front anti-roll bar standardised on roadster |
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Jan-67 |
3-107975 |
3-109804 |
First serial # this calendar year |
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Apr-67 |
3-128801 |
3-139824 |
Reversing lights added |
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Mid-67 |
3-132923 |
Roadster rear axle changed to Salisbury unit. Note: Cars from 3-123716 to 3-132922 may have either fitted. |
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