{"product_id":"oxford-diecast-nmgb004-n-scale-iris-blue-mgb-roadster-model-car-nmgb004","title":"Oxford Diecast NMGB004 N Scale Iris Blue MGB Roadster Model Car","description":"\u003cp\u003eFROM THE MANUFACTURER:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MGB was introduced in 1962, with a 0-60 mph time of just over 11 seconds, aided by the relatively light weight of the car. Handling was one of the MGB's strong points. The 3-bearing 1798 cc B-Series engine produced 95 hp at 5,400 rpm. The engine was upgraded in October 1964 to a five-bearing crankshaft in an effort to improve reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst models rolled off the production line in 1962 by the British Motor Corporation (BMC), later the Austin-Morris division of British Leyland, as a four-cylinder, soft-top sports car. It was announced and its details first published on 19 September 1962. Variants include the MGB GT three-door 2+2 coupé (1965–1980), the six-cylinder sports car and coupé MGC (1967–69), and the eight-cylinder 2+2 coupé, the MGB GT V8 (1973–76).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDevelopment of the MGB started at least as early as 1958 with the prototype known by its Abingdon codename; MG EX205. In structure the car was a progressive, modern design in 1962, using a unitary structure, instead of the traditional body-on-frame construction used on both the MGA and MG T-types and the MGB's rival, the Triumph TR series. However, components such as brakes and suspension were developments of the earlier 1955 MGA, with the B-Series engine having its origins in 1947. The lightweight design reduced manufacturing costs while adding to overall vehicle strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MGB was discontinued in 1980, after 18 years of production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1:148 N scale model in Iris Blue, so very small, difficult to capture the minute detail. It comes on a plinth, with a clear case lid and Oxford Automobile wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Oxford Diecast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48978375803100,"sku":"NMGB004","price":12.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/1111\/1388\/files\/NMGB004_e_463x208_aa8708ae-2b15-4fad-98bf-0929e257178e.avif?v=1775345972","url":"https:\/\/www.trainsinthevalley.com\/products\/oxford-diecast-nmgb004-n-scale-iris-blue-mgb-roadster-model-car-nmgb004","provider":"Trains in the Valley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}