"MG Managing Director John Thornley always wanted to build a car that was a GT along the lines of an Aston Martin. With help from Pininfarina, the MGB/GT became the car of Thornley's dreams. It combined the sturdy construction of the MGB with the practicality of a closed car. Thanks to the roof, it was far stiffer and handling was vastly improved. With the vestigial rear seat folded, the pretty couple had substantial luggage capacity." -- Simeone Automotive Museum