A stretched MGB with rear seats - one of only 11 known survivors - is to be auctioned next month.
Stretched MGB goes under the hammer
Barons is offering the 1972 roadster at its Sandown Park sale on Tuesday, 15 September with a £7k-9k estimate. The car was originally built at Abingdon as a standard two-seater, but was one of 18 converted into 2+2s by Essex-based specialist BeFour Conversions, which was launched by Bob Webb in 1982.
A previous owner commissioned the conversion in 1985. The car has been in the same ownership since 1991 and has seen occasional use. It is described as in good overall condition and is being sold with an MoT valid until next April.
BeFour Conversion created the rear seat space partly by replacing the twin batteries with a single 12-volt battery mounted beneath the bonnet.
A Barons spokesperson said: 'The conversion added 11in to the length of the car, and involved major work, not only to the bodywork but also to the transnmission and braking system. The steering geometry had to be revised and, finally, a new hood and interior trim had to be provided.
'When this car was converted, it was nearly 14 years old, and although in good condition, it was decided to undertake an engine rebuild and a full restoration of those areas not affected by the conversion.'