1965 MGB Roadster ex Bruce McLaren Racing
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Highlights
- Bruce McLaren & McLaren Motor Racing provenance
- Part restored and ready to finish
- Complete as a road car or FIA track car
- Very original car with lots of spares
- Resprayed in Chelsea Grey with matching hard top
The Appeal
For racing enthusiasts, provenance is all. And that is what sets this 1965 B apart. First owned by McLaren Motor Racing, it is believed to have been regularly driven by Bruce himself.
More recently it has undergone an extensive high end restoration that has transformed the bodywork. It is repainted in original rare Chelsea Grey with matching hard top. Supplied with a large range of the original parts, including engine, gearbox and seats, the vendor tells us it is 95% original.
With much of the hard work done this is an interesting canvas on which the buyer can add their personal touches, whether completing it as a road car or going down the FIA track route. Whichever you choose, this car has the heritage to kick start any paddock or car park conversation.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in July 1965 to McLaren Motor Racing
- VIN number confirms this car was built in early 1965
- Only two registered keepers
- Heritage Certificate
- Vendor tell us that the car was regularly driven by Bruce McLaren
- Registration plate JPG290C may require re-registering with DVLA for road use
- Large quantity of spares included as shown in photographs
- Said to be 95% original by vendor
- Original wire wheels supplied with car
- Restoration work has begun as shown in photographs
- Running gear including 1800cc engine and gearbox included
The Condition
- Body restored to a high standard in Chelsea Grey with matching hard top
- Structure extensively restored and refurbished as shown in photographs
- Suspension and running gear refitted
- Bruce McLaren door decals
- Oxblood leather interior in unrestored condition and unfitted
- Interior has been stripped ready for refitting
- Some exterior fittings such as front and rear lights refitted
- Minator-style knock-off alloy wheels fitted
The Mechanics
- 1800cc engine and gearbox removed
- Engine has been dismantled and blocks stripped
- Some suspension refitted to car
- We are told the car is 95% original
- Can be completed as a road car or FIA track car by vendor
The Summary
This car is of genuine historic interest; the restoration work to date has been completed to a high standard and it is now ready to be finished as a road car that would grace any collection. Alternatively it could be completed to FIA specification for the track where its provenance ought to guarantee it an entry. That apart, it is a genuine Series 1 Roadster and, as such, one of the most desirable of all MGBs. The hard work of restoration has been done so now is the time to acquire it for completion ready to enjoy in the summer.”
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1965
- Make MG
- Model MGB
- Colour Grey
- Odometer 0
- Engine size 1822
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Country United Kingdom
10
bids
from 5
bidders
- patel.a•••• £5,000 26/04/24
- dc-dc £4,500 26/04/24
- patel.a•••• £3,500 26/04/24
- dc-dc £3,200 25/04/24
- facilis•••• £3,100 25/04/24
- patel.a•••• £2,500 24/04/24
- Phillip•••• £2,000 24/04/24
- patel.a•••• £1,500 24/04/24
- Phillip•••• £1,000 23/04/24
- ruffef £500 23/04/24
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