{"id":370230,"date":"2013-05-11T22:20:53","date_gmt":"2013-05-12T02:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=368720"},"modified":"2024-10-02T03:37:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T03:37:42","slug":"history-of-mgb-gt-classic-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/history-of-mgb-gt-classic-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"History of MGB GT Classic Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='memberful-global-teaser-content'>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Untold History of MGB GT Classic Cars<\/h2>\n<p>In 1962 during the Earls Court Motor Show, it was the first time that the MGB car model was launched. During that time, and a decade later, this was the best selling sports car. In 18 years, before the end of production, this classic car had been produced over half a million.<\/p>\n<p>It was not easy to replace the popular MGA, but after MGB arrived, it was easy to drive and live with. Later, MGB GT was launched, which was a genuine mini Grabs Tourer. Pininfarina, an Italian styling giant, was responsible for designing the roof of this model. The MGB GT came with large widescreen and side windows, small back seats, and improved headroom. It was a great model that was offering a touch of extra civility. Until today, this classic car is on high demand, and you can find a\u00a0classical MGB model\u00a0hassle-free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n        .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{\n            -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent);\n            mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent);\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<div class='memberful-global-marketing-content'>\n<div class=\"a07online-global-marketing-content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"a07online-global-marketing-title\">No Subscription? 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