1980 MGB GT Snapdragon mgb The E-type (known as the

The E-type (known as the XK-E in North America) was based on the company's highly-successful D-type racer and was produced between 1961 and 1974

This illustration shows an early model chrome-bumper roadster from 1968 with wire wheels

since its introduction

Originally badged as the Austin Seven Countryman

and almost all the production was exported there

1980 MGB GT Snapdragon mgb The E-type (known as theThe MGB is probably the most ubiquitous british sports car ever made and remains one of the most popular classic cars. Built from 1962 to 1980 in Abingdon, England, the car replaced the MGA and was MGs first foray into the now common monocoque construction. More than 500,000 MGBs were sold with the majority being exported. Both roadsters and coupes (named the MGB GT) were produced and used the tried and tested B series engine. There were three major