{"product_id":"1-148-iris-blue-mgb-roadster","title":"1\/148 Iris Blue MGB Roadster","description":"\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\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\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).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003eThe MGB was discontinued in 1980, after 18 years of production.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003ePacked: 6.3cm x 6cmm x 3.9cm\u003cbr\u003eUnpacked: 2.3cm 5.1cm x 1.cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Oxford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43836627255452,"sku":"NMGB004","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/NMGB004.jpg?v=1717726241","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/1-148-iris-blue-mgb-roadster","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}