MG B GT Race Car – offered directly from Richard Hammond

MG B GT Race Car – Offered Directly from Richard Hammond

This unique MG B GT race car is a piece of modern British motoring television history, being Richard Hammond’s personal vehicle and the final car he drove during his time on Top Gear. Originally a road-going MG B GT, it was transformed into a fully prepared race car on Richard Hammond’s Workshop.

Features

• Extensive restoration by ‘The Smallest Cog’
• Engine built by Rick Wood Motorsport
• Documented on-screen history
• Modelled by Corgi as part of an exclusive range

Technical Specifications

• Engine: Rick Wood Motorsport–built, dyno proven at 131bhp
• Recent overhaul including head skim and new head gasket
• Four full seasons of competition from 2022 to 2025

Provenance

The car has been part of the TV series Richard Hammond’s Workshop, evolving from a classic coupé to a competitive circuit racer. Built with attention to detail, it is both well-engineered and rich in provenance.

Condition

Recently checked over and race prepared by Rick Wood Motorsport, ensuring it remains in strong mechanical health and ready for immediate use.

Collector Appeal

This car will appeal to historic racers, collectors of TV-related vehicles, and fans of modern British motoring culture. It is also part of Corgi’s exclusive 1:43 model range, presented in dual-branded packaging, with a signed model accompanying the real car.

Viewing

We invite and encourage your viewing of this popular MG racer at our Race Retro sale. Cars with this level of provenance, usability, and recognisability seldom come to market.

The Iconic Sale at Race Retro 2026 – Competition Cars

Entries of Collectors’ and Competition cars are now invited our first sale of 2026 at Race Retro – 20th to 22nd February, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. Race Retro brings together over 24,000 fans, drivers and enthusiasts at the start of the competition car calendar for a weekend of all things motorsport. As the shows official auction partner for the 14th year, we are now inviting entries for what promises to be a magnificent, dedicated sale of Collectors’ and Competition Cars. Don’t miss the ultimate historic motorsport event. Entries close on 30th January.