TB prices

[jeffrey townsend]

Hi Mike,
I have a copy of Motorsport magazine with the write up by Dennis Jenkinson  of the 1955 MM when he and Stirling Moss won the event in a Mercedes 300SLR. A truly great feat. The photos show the strain that both driver and navigator went through. It does all seem more sanitised nowadays.

Do you know if any TB s raced at Brooklands? I think the last race was in August 1939 so it is possible. 

Regards 
Jeff

[Clive Sherriff]

the once unloved MGTA I purchased in the late 1960s for 68 sterling

[alpine842 botha]

yes mike, I have a TC as well, Different to drive than the TA. Didn't they turn out investments despite dad's advice.
robin

the once unloved MGTA I purchased in the late 1960s for 68 sterling

[Mike Inglehearn]

Hi Jeff
Yes with the emphasis of safety these days all racing is different, serious accidents in F1 are rare events these days and even rarer for a driver to sustain serious injury. As I understand it the original MM was an out and out race on ordinary roads and was banned after the 1957 in which a driver was killed in one crash and in another the driver and navigator were killed along with 9 spectators including five children. Remaining on on ordinary roads the MM is now a regularity event in which speed limits are set within the legal limit but timings can be down to fractions of a second. The original MM had works teams with proven or distinguished drivers, but the individual entries had to be wealthy to enter, much more so than todays entries!As I have said I think any competition history especially in well known events will add value to a car, the importance and the amount  some one is prepared to pay will vary depending on the individual.
Regards
Mike

[miska17@yahoo.com]

Hello everybody! Going back to the discussion I would like to share with the group my own experience with this model which I purchased in 2013 only because it was MM eligible. I had done the revival version on many occasions, driving Healey Silverstone, Lancia B20, Fiat Coppa D oro, with decent performances ranging from 11th to 40 overall. The event on board of a 1.250 cc car is by no means a picnic outing. For instance I drove the four stages of the 2016 MM under heavy rain most of the part at top or almost top speed most of the time so as to reach the imposed stage times. It was wonderful .... a fascinating all out 1.600 km race, I just loved it.

Same applies to the many times I did the Nuvolari, the Mitteleuropean race in Trieste, etc. The TB is a formidable contender, more than welcome by organizers of these events and at a fair price, it drives smoothly, requires constant attention to steering and brakes, a pleasure to drive .... And all is done at its maximum speed potential. Is there a better scenario? I also did a few long distance road trips (circa 2.000 km each) through small roads in France and Spain, delightful experiences which I do definitely recommend.

Kind regards to all group members,
Miguel

[jeffrey townsend]

Hello Miguel,

Thanks for the very interesting views on using a TB for these events. I agree that they are a great car to drive. For the record could you confirm the chassis number of the TB that you used and whether you still have the car. 

Kind Regards
Jeff. TB0489

[Miska]

Hi Jeff, Ir is an ex Kent police car registration number GKL 64. Chasis TB 0470 - engine XPAG 714. I keep the car in Brescia together with another MG, a 1.959 A Coupe with some minor rally accesories, 
Best regards
Miguel mg