Could you be thinking of the Coune Berlinetta? 56 were built, starting in
1964. Of course, it wasn't "done" by an Australian dealer, but could
presumably have been in the showroom. Full description and pictures are in
"Original MGB".
on 6/11/01 4:21 PM, Pearson, Tim at tpearson@westpac.com.au wrote:
> hmmmm... bit behind on this one, but it reminds me of a custom fastback done
> by an australian dealer in the late 60's - they did a new b with the
> fastback, bootlid removed, the boot area carpeted, few other fiddles, like
> steering wheel, cam, headlight covers. can't remember the dealer - something
> like peter manton motors?
> anyway, they were a bmc dealer and they sold them as a new car.
> somewhere at home i've got the details..........if anyone's interested i can
> probably dig up the article....
>
> Tim Pearson
> Sydney, Australia
> 66B YGHN3-3238
>
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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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