Highlights

Classic MGB GT coupe finished in red with wire wheels
Rare 'Mustang' grille version built for only two years
1.8-litre inline-four petrol engine with 4 speed manual gearbox
Desirable USA specification car with distinctive styled dashboard
Tidy and usable car perfect for touring or events

The Appeal

The MG B GT has long offered some of the best value in the classic world. Simple, usable, and unmistakably British, it’s the kind of car that makes sense whether you’re new to classics or already knee-deep in grease and Haynes manuals. With rugged reliability, excellent parts supply and being very easy to maintain, it is obvious why these hard top Bs are popular rallying and event entrants.

This 1970 example is pleasingly original and looks tidy and usable. Perfect, really, as a starter classic or rally competitor. It is one of the rare 'Mustang' grille cars that were built for just two years in the early 1970s. This car adds further interest by being fitted with the USA market 'impact' dashboard that delivers a more stylised, modern feel to the cabin.

With its practical coupe shape, wire wheels, and period styling, this B GT presents as a very usable example that wears its 50-plus years with grace.

The History & Paperwork

Road registered in Sweden
Exempt from Swedish technical inspection (over thirty years old)
88,022 miles indicated on odometer
Left-hand drive with KM/H instrumentation
Fitted with USA specification interior so may have spent time there, but not verified

The Condition

Red paintwork retains gloss and is generally in fair conditon
Small scratches visible on passenger door
Chrome bumpers and exterior trim in place and visually complete
Wire wheels appear in aged but presentable condition
Cabin very clean with only light wear and a small tear on one seat
Dashboard, switches and gauges present and correct
Boot area dry and intact with no visible rust
Engine bay in neat, tidy condition with no apparent component issues
USA impact-resistant dashboard layout in fair condition with age to note

The Mechanics

1.8-litre inline-four petrol engine
4 speed manual transmission
Engine bay clean and complete

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