1975 MGB Roadster
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Highlights
- Impressive British roadster in Racing Green
- 1.8L B-Series I4 powerplant with 4-speed manual transmission
- Great period condition with plenty of originality
The Appeal
One of the world’s most ubiquitous classics - the MG B first hit the market in 1962, and practically set the world on fire. It was a golden age for the British roadster, and these best-selling cars managed to shift over half a million during their 18-year run. Characterful, stylish and simply loaded with fun, they remain one of Britain’s most famous cars.
This example, picked out in the ever-enduring British Racing Green, comes to us in fine order, and is a highly usable example that’s clamouring to hit the road with its lucky new owner.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1975
- Previously registered overseas
- Arrived in the UK in 1992
- In current ownership for seven years, according to the vendor
- Currently indicates 10,665 miles on a five-figure odometer
- Sadly we can’t verify the car’s actual mileage
- Car was converted to chrome bumpers from its original plastic ‘big bumpers’
- MOT exempt and last tested in 2018
- Car’s paperwork includes:
- Extensive service and maintenance history from 2003 to 2006
- A selection of other invoices
- Original Irish registration documents
- A selection of Irish test certificates
- 2009 tax disc
- V5c document
The Interior
- Stylish black period interior
- All in good condition throughout with only minor signs of wear
- Dashboard in good order with clean, easy-to-read instruments
- We’ve no reports of any technical issues to the car’s equipment
- Original branded steering wheel in situ
- The seats are grey corded fabric with black leather headrests
- Seats are free of rips and tears with only light signs of use
- Carpets are in good order with no significant holes
- The door cards carry extensive creasing but present well
- Boot is in good solid order with a mallet and excellent spare wheel
The Exterior
- Classic MG B proportions and bodywork, picked out in British Racing Green
- No obvious dents and dings we can highlight
- Paintwork in good order with only light signs of use
- Chromework creates a fabulous contrast and carries only slight patina
- The glasswork and lenses all look in good order
- The MG branding is all present and correct
- Soft top is new and looks in excellent condition
- The car is sat on period-accurate wire wheels which are in good order
- Shod in a good set of Goodwear tyres
- Underneath, the car carries some light corrosion though nothing of concern
The Mechanics
- 1.8L B-Series I4 powerplant
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay looks in good order with MG branding present and correct
- Some light, isolated areas of surface corrosion
- The vendor notes that the car has never given trouble during his 7-year ownership
- The car is reportedly holding a good oil pressure with no leaks or issues
- The engine bay still has the car’s original plates and stickers on display
- Ultimately this looks like a superb, highly original example
Summary
An excellent, solid example of a British roadster - this MG B is a great contender for a drivable daily classic, and is bound to attract plenty of admiring glances while you indulge yourself in traditional top-down summer motoring.
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UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check. On the HPI report, this vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft. It is currently not covered by a finance agreement.
UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check. On the HPI report, this vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft. It is currently not covered by a finance agreement.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1975
- Make MG
- Model MGB
- Colour British Racing Green
- Odometer 10,665 Miles
- Engine size 1798
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Tyrone
- Location Northern Ireland
- Country United Kingdom
4
bids
from 2
bidders
- elis £9,000 22/09/23
- tracker•••• £5,000 22/09/23
- elis £4,000 21/09/23
- tracker•••• £1,000 21/09/23
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