David,
The UK car model year starts with the Earls Court Motor Show in October of
each year, which unveils the models for the next year.
Thus a 1977 car might be in fact manufactured as early as June 1976, but in
Model Year terms it is a 1977 model.
The Moss MGB catalogue shows both the number of the first car for the Model
Year and also the first car of the Calendar Year.
Hope this helps,
Graham McCann Rivett, ACT. Australia
gmccann@pcug.org.au
06 2889055
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