Highlights

Desirable chrome-bumper specification with wire wheels
Retains its original colour combination
Registered with the MGB register since the 1980s
Servicing history from the 1980s onwards
Consistent recent maintenance carried out

The Appeal

Often praised as one of Pininfarina's finest, the MGB GT took the iconic silhouette of Britain's most legendary sports car and lent it a handsome fastback design to match with the versatility of a fixed roof. It was a masterstroke; suddenly, the little 'B' felt like it would look right at home next to Jaguars and Ferraris.

The early chrome-bumper MGB GT is among the most coveted iterations of this iconic British grand tourer, prized for its elegant Pininfarina-designed lines and sporting character.

Having been part of the MGB register since the 1980s, this GT comes with a servicing history from that period onwards. The bodywork was resprayed in 2013, and while some minor surface corrosion is now beginning to appear, the vendor reports the body and paintwork remain in generally good condition. The vendor states the car runs and drives well, making it a usable classic that could serve as a basis for continued enjoyment or further improvement.

Key Information

Mileage: 79,850 miles (unwarranted)
Country of registration: UK
Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt
Technical specs: Fitted with an unleaded MGB engine in 2009 and 5-speed manual conversion from Ford Sierra - a common upgrade on the MGB Extensive mechanical restoration works carried out 2006-2009 and full repaint in original shade of Old English White in 2013 (documented)
Paperwork: servicing history, mainly from the 1980s onwards

The Detail

Resprayed in 2013, with some minor surface corrosion now starting to appear
True-to-factory spec throughout, matching with the car's heritage certificate
Bodywork appears free of significant dents or dings
Wire wheels look in good order
Interior in black with red piping
Some sag to the upholstery
Attractive wood-trimmed steering wheel
Instruments are clean and legible

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