Connaught Type B

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Race Retro 2026 Competition Cars on Saturday the 21st of February, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG. , The records reveal that Connaught built seven BType cars, not surprisingly numbered 'B1' to 'B7', and many years later, two facsimiles were created, bearing consecutive Serial numbers 'B8' and 'B9', to continue the original series. The car offered here is a sister BType, identified as 'B10', whose construction spanned a remarkable 15year period.Built by marque and model specialist Roger Hart, 'B10' was originally created by engineers who had restored and raceprepared original BTypes  'B1', 'B2', 'B4', and 'B5' for their owners. Importantly 'B10' features a period Alta engine, which we are informed was rebuilt just before our vendor acquired the car.The B10's entirely distinctive appearance stems mainly from its 'Monaco' nose cone which was designed by the works team specifically for the Monte Carlo street circuit. Shorter, sturdier, and less vulnerable during the hectic opening stages of the race than the standard BType body, it is a key feature of the cars identity. The dashboard and instruments currently fitted are also exworks originals, sourced from 'B3' many years ago. Additionally, the fuel tank, undertray, and seat were taken from 'B4' when that car was rebuilt.The car was built around an exact replica chassis created for Stephen Langton in the 1970s. BTypes were notable for their use of the Wilsontype preselector gearbox, and the unit installed in 'B10' was built by the legendary late Bill Morris to original BType specification, whilst the rear axle differentialcumdrop gear unit has been remanufactured to original specifications, together with the rest of the drivetrain.All body panels were newly formed, based on bucks acquired from the late Soames Langton, whose father, Stephen, had amassed an extensive collection of BType hardware through the mid1980s. Presented in the works teams original British Racing Green livery, this Connaught 'BType' also comes with RAC MSA Historic Technical Passport papers dated December 2009.The car has been part of our vendors private collection for many years, entrusted to the team at Michael Hibberd Motor Engineers Ltd, always with the intention of campaigning it at highprofile events worldwide, however, a change of direction means that the car is now offered reluctantly for sale as essentially a project to complete. Once finished, this special Connaught BType could provide access to some of the most prestigious historic motorsport events and would be welcome anywhere. We strongly encourage all interested parties to view the car in person at Race Retro.