There are many reasons why the MGB is so popular, from its striking styling to its incredible parts and club support, making it one of the easiest and most enjoyable classic cars to own, as well as inarguably one of the prettiest.
This example is a 1970 MGB Roadster with the addition of Rubery Owen ‘Rostyle’ sports wheels.
The vendor is a young enthusiast who works in the classic car industry himself, and is a member of the MG Car Club Young Members section.
He bought the car to replace a 1970 GT and has made the most of it over the summer – and what a summer he chose – but he has recently acquired an Austin 7 Special that he is restoring from several boxes of parts, so the MGB reluctantly has to go to finance his next project.
The Roadster is in decent condition inside, with excellent black vinyl seats and a set of more recent beige carpets.
Its original crackle-finish dash is in good order, and there’s a retro 1990s radio-cassette player installed in the dash, while the vendor has installed a hidden twin USB charging port inside the glovebox.
One of the most unusual things about this car is its colour – Blue Royale, which was only offered on the MGB from 1969 until 1972. It’d a dark blue with a purplish hue, and it really suits the car’s pin-sharp lines.
It was restored several years ago and while it’s no longer perfect, it has held up well with smart bodywork overall, the only notable area requiring attention being some rust bubbles on the offside rear wheel arch, though it’s by no means a major problem.
The underside has been welded in the past, but appears strong.
It also comes with a fully removable roof, which folds away and stows in the boot – giving a clean and striking Speedster style.
The vendor reports that the MGB drives really well, having just finished a tour of the Cotswolds in it that the car completed without issue.
During his ownership, he has had the engine and transmission out for a general overhaul and he has also rebuilt the overdrive unit, which operates without fault.
The brakes, steering and suspension are all reported to be in very good order.
If you’re looking for an MGB to use regularly or daily, then this one is the ideal candidate. It’s not perfect, but it’s very tidy and in extremely smart and presentable condition with no major issues.
It’s a usable, well-sorted and eminently driveable classic with a huge amount of appeal.
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