The MG TB was presented in the year 1939 as successor of the MG TA. The TB was the last pre war MG T-type 'Midget'. The design was identical to the TA with it's elegantly flowing wings, and large 19" wire wheels. Mechanically some things had changed; the TB was given the new XPAG engine from the Morris Ten, revised gear ratios and a dry clutch. T-types became very popular with the American soldiers. Returning home they often shipped a T-type to the USA. This type of little sportscar was unknown in America. From then MG's became immensely popular in the USA.
All TB’s were right hand driven. The MG TB is the scarcest MG T-type. Because of the 2nd world war production ceased after 379 cars. In 1945 the MG TB was succeeded by the MG TC.

Technical data

4 cylinder in line engine
cylinder capacity: 1250 cc.
carburettors: 2x S.U.
capacity: 54 bhp. at 5250 rpm.
top-speed: 125 km/h. - approx. 78 mph.
gearbox: 4-speed, manual
weight: 820 kg.