MGB marks 50 years

And June's Silverstone Classic will be one of just three official showpiece events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the MGB, widely hailed as one of Britain's most cherished sportscars. 

The world's biggest classic motor racing festival has teamed up with the MG Car Club and the MGB50 committee to establish a special trilogy of birthday parties to mark what's a very special golden anniversary for the enduring and endearing MGB. 

In between comes this year's all-action, three-day Silverstone Classic, staged at the home of the British Formula 1 Grand Prix from 20-22 July.

All MGB owners attending these three special trilogy events will be presented with a unique commemorative rally plaque exclusive to the individual festivity. 

As well as featuring the very best of historic racing plus live music from classic rock bands, the Silverstone Classic is renowned for its huge car club displays often highlighting significant milestones in the history of iconic marques.

Last year's Classic marked the 50th anniversary of another truly great British sportscar when more than 1000 E-type Jaguars helped to establish a new Guinness World Record. 

Now the focus will switch to the much-loved MGB, first launched to the public at the Earls Court Motor Show in 1962.