Winning bid
£7,800

1977 MGB V8 Roadster

Highlights 

  • Smart Jaguar Midnight Blue finish 
  • Late 90s restoration with Heritage shell
  • Charity auction on behalf of Bicester Heritage’s StarterMotor 
  • Upgraded with a fully balanced Rover V8 engine
  • Well-kept car in good and usable order 

The Appeal 

While ubiquitous in its presence, it's often easy to overlook the MGB. Its balanced styling, robust engineering and genuine sporting driving experience guarantee to put a smile on a driver's face. Well served by an industry of specialists and information, these durable, easy-to-maintain and rewarding cars will always maintain a following.
 
StarterMotor are a charity set up to develop the necessary skills for young classic car enthusiasts and is now being auctioned for charity. This smartly presented rubber bumper 1977 MGB roadster was kindly donated to the organisation in early 2023. It has been treated to a new heritage shell and fully balanced Rover V8 engine as part of a past restoration and was retained by the owner for almost 30 years. This a perfect opportunity to obtain and enjoy one of the best-loved classic cars ever produced while contributing to worthwhile and innovative charity. 

 

The History and Paperwork

  • Current V5
  • Past V5 documenting the previous keeper
  • First registered on 24th February 1977 as an MGB GT
  • Subsequently rebuilt as a roadster with a heritage body shell in 1996-1998.
  • Kept by the previous owner for 27 years
  • Donated to Startermotor in January 2023
  • Six registered keepers from new 
  • MOT and Road Tax exempt
  • Previous MOTs from 2019 and 2015 at 39,897 miles free of advisories
  • Currently showing 43,124 miles 
  • 2 sets of keys
  • Maintained by Startermotor at Bicester Heritage
 

The Exterior

  • 15" Minilite-style wheels presentable with some lacquer damage
  • Fitted with Yokohama tyres showing plenty of tread
  • Bonnet hump and front air dam
  • Boot-mounted luggage rack
  • Attractive Jaguar Midnight Blue paintwork has a decent lustre with age-related marks 
  • Bonnet presented in a slightly different hue
  • Underside, floor pan, wheel wells, boot floor and engine bay in good order
  • The exterior is well presented with good panel fit and even shut lines
  • Doors open and close without resistance with good seals
  • Some minor bubbling was noted on the outer offside sill and top of the rear wing seam
  • A small crack on the left side of the windscreen
  • Furnished with decent chrome with some signs of age on the driver's side quarter light.
  • Wear noted on the driver's door glass seal
  • Soft top in good shape with a small tear above the driver's door
  • Soft top raises and lowers with ease
  • Full tonneaux cover included
  • Bumpers well mounted and free of significant marks
  • Headlamps and lenses in good condition

 

The Interior

  • Fabric seats in decent shape
  • Carpets and mats are neatly presented and damp-free
  • The dashboard is cleanly presented with mild blemishes around the glovebox
  • Dials are legible showing mild signs of age on the faces and bezels
  • Switchgear and controls in good condition
  • The centre console shows signs of age around the gear lever and stowage area
  • Moto-Lita leather steering wheel 
  • Headlining, trim and door cards are cleanly presented
  • Boot cleanly presented
  • Gas struts fitted to the boot lid 

 

The Mechanics 

  • SD1 3.5-litre Rover V8 engine
  • Fully balanced Crankshaft, Pistons, Con-rods and flywheel
  • Lucas electronic ignition
  • Facet Gold-Flo electric fuel pump
  • Kenlowe fan
  • 4 choke Weber carburettor fitted to Edelbrock dual-plane intake manifold
  • Maintained by Startermotor
  • No reported running or driving issues
  • Clutch has a positive biting point
  • Engages gears without problems
  • Brakes smoothly with no unwanted noises
  • MG Owners Club front suspension upgrade - 4-pot calipers from Austin Princess
  • MG Owners Club rear suspension upgrade - semi-independent with coil springs and Panhard rod
  • Quaife Limited-slip Differential
  • Rover SD1 gearbox with fully balanced propshaft
  • Large-bore stainless-steel exhaust system


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This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind. 
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Auction Details

  • Year1977
  • MakeMG
  • ModelRV8
  • ColourBlue
  • Odometer43,124 Miles
  • Engine size3500cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownBicester
  • CountyOxfordshire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

16 Bids

james.s••••
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£7,800
18/10/24
james.s••••
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£7,600
18/10/24
russell••••
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£7,500
18/10/24
james.s••••
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£7,200
18/10/24
russell••••
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£7,000
18/10/24
james.s••••
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£6,600
18/10/24
russell••••
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£6,500
18/10/24
james.s••••
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£6,200
17/10/24
james.f••••
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£6,000
17/10/24
james.s••••
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£5,500
15/10/24

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