**vendor supplied images**

Highlights

New brake system including discs, callipers, pads, drums, and master cylinder
Serviced plus new clutch components and fuel system
Suspension system has been recently overhauled
Could easily be developed for the road or track
Rolling restoration with many recent road miles covered
Older restoration that remains solid and usable

The Appeal

The current keeper of this 1965 B bought it with plans to convert it into a track racer. Much of that work has been done and means the buyer gets a running car with many new parts and the option to continue that journey or create a potent road car.

It is an older restoration in red. There is some age to the paint, but it is presentable and solid. Inside there is a set of new seats in smart black and red. The car comes with an aged soft top and useful sebring style fibreglass hard top.

Recent work has included replacing clutch and fuel system components and overhauling the brakes and suspension. It has also been serviced. The vendor tells us that he has put many miles beneath its wheels and it has proved reliable.

This is the sort of B you could buy and jump in and enjoy. Along the way, you could improve it, or perhaps just savour its less shiny and more usable character.

The vendor says:

“A usable classic for the enthusiast. I purchased it with the intention of building a classic race car but a new business venture has taken over.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 19th October 1965
DVLA records three registered keepers
Due to DVLA record keeping for older cars the total keepers may be higher
Current keeper since December 2022
Bought to build a classic race car but is selling due to new business venture
Recently brought back to life after storage for a couple of years
Described by seller as a rolling restoration
Vendor has covered many road miles since recommissioning the car
Recent service including fluids and brake bleed

The Condition

Older restoration in red with professionally repaired bodywork we are told
Paint presents with patina and has room for improvement
Features roundels to door and boot lid
Fitted with Minilite-style alloy wheels as shown
Car has had bumpers removed as shown but these are with car
Soft top has been removed but comes with the car and shows some age
White fibreglass hard top included with car as shown
Seats are in good condition and finished in black with red piping
Rest of interior is original and appears in fair condition
We are told that car needs a couple of small parts of rear trim and carpet
Original electrics that could use future replacement we are told
Rev counter not working
Fitted with wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel

he Mechanics

DVLA states car is fitted with an uprated 1,822cc engine
This is not confirmed and we cannot verify from photos
4-speed manual gearbox
Many new parts fitted as summarised below
Vendor states that car has covered 300 miles since these parts fitted
Converted to 12V electrics

New parts fitted since December 2022:

New brake discs and pads
Replacement callipers
Brake drums renewed
Master cylinder replaced
New clutch slave and master cylinder
Replacement dynamo, regulator, and battery
New wheel bearings all around
Front pivots, king pins, bushes, and bump stops replaced
New steering rack and track rod ends
Fuel pump and lines renewed
New thermostat and coolant
Electronic ignition system
12v system electrics conversion

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