>From "Original MGB..." by Clausager --
"The first limited edition of the MGB will be virtually unknown to most
UK readers as it was marketed only in the USA. This was the 'first
anniversary MGB GT Special', an edition of 1000 cars which appeared in
1967 a year after the American introduction of the GT. The special
equipment fitted to these cars was added by the US dealers at point of
sale. A plaque was mounted on each front wing just in front of the door
bearing an octagonal Union Jack and the words 'MGB/GT Special'. There was
a 16in wood-rimmed steering wheel, a matching Australian coach wood gear
lever knob, and a vibration-free [ha! - ed.] non-glare racing wing
mirror on the driver's side. Wire wheels were standard, and so probably
[what makes him say that? - ed.] were whitewall tires. The advertising
did not mention whether overdrive was available. Efforts at identifying
these cars in the Abingdon production records have proved fruitless."
The editorial comments are mine. It seems not a lot is known about these
vehicles, at least from the factory end. I suppose you need the wing
badges, at least, to have a claim on the Registry. I also suppose the
Registrar would be your best source of further information.
David Councill had this to say:
>On a related subject, does anyone know what it takes to be a "1967 MGB GT
>Special"? I noticed in the Jan/Feb isue of the MGB Driver that I received
>yesterday that the NAMBGR maintains a 1967 MGB GT Special Registrar. Just
>wanted to know if my car might qualify. Its close to original condition
>with a few notable exceptions like the aftermarket mirrors that I will
>probably replace when I get the body repainted.
>
>David
>67 BGT
>71 BGT
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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