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MGB GT V8
Introduced in 1973, the MGB GT V8 came with a 3.5-liter engine pumping out 175 HP, which was a good figure by early ’70s standards. The car immediately became a strong seller because it combined the practicality of a bigger cabin and trunk with the performance of a V8 engine. It achieved a 0 to 60 mph time of just 7.7 seconds.
Although it didn’t have the same amount of space you would get in something like a Jaguar XJS, the MGB is still more practical than a regular roadster. American buyers loved the GT V8 since it offered compact dimensions and improved practicality with more power and performance. And that was a winning combination in anyone’s book.
These are the 20 most beautiful classic GT coupes for the whole family. While some are plentiful, others are quite rare and expensive. But no matter which one you happen to drive, you are cruising the roads in the perfect mix of style, performance and practicality.