Classic open-top British sports car with desirable chrome-bumper styling
Highly presentable example, benefiting from a great deal of care and attention
Previously restored and resprayed during current ownership
Subtle usability upgrades include heated seat pads and electronic ignition
MOT-exempt, though currently tested until July 2027
ULEZ-exempt
Pioneer stereo/cd player fitted.
Matching tyres with excellent tread
The Appeal
The MGB Roadster remains one of the archetypal British sports cars: simple, approachable and enjoyable, with handsome styling, straightforward mechanicals and a huge following behind it. Launched in the early 1960s, it brought open-top sports car motoring to a wide audience and has endured as one of the most usable classics of its type.
Early chrome-bumper cars are especially popular for their cleaner styling, and this 1972 example has the desirable period look, combining Blaze Red paintwork with chrome bumpers and Rostyle wheels. It has also been sympathetically upgraded for modern use, with electronic ignition and heated seat pads neatly incorporated into the original seats, controlled by discreet switches in the centre console.
Restored under previous ownership and resprayed during the seller’s tenure, the car is reported to start easily, run well and drive as it should. Although now MOT-exempt, it has continued to be presented for testing, with the seller noting that the previous advisory has since been addressed.
With its classic colour scheme, previous restoration work and subtle usability upgrades, this MGB Roadster should appeal to a buyer seeking an accessible and enjoyable British classic. It is well suited to weekend drives, local shows and relaxed fair-weather use, while remaining straightforward enough to maintain and enjoy regularly. image.png1.04 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 23,911 miles (indicated, total reported is 123,911 miles)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt, but valid until 3 July 2027 – first-time pass with an advisory for slight play in the propshaft bearing
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