Description
Interior & Equipment
The original fabric deck chair style seats present in perfect order with no adverse wear, seat foams and bolsters offer excellent support and shape. All clocks, gauges and electrics work as they were intended, the leather rim 3 spoke flat steering wheel as new. All switches operate perfectly as does the heater.
New black deep pile carpets fitted throughout including the boot, footwells protected by MG rubber over mats and spare wheel covered with a matching black carpeted cover with metal MG badge.
A modern sound system has been fitted with MP3, USB and Bluetooth connectivity with handsfree calling. The original dashboard is unmarked and supports a lovely MGB LE plaque detailing car number 200 of 420 built and manufactured October 1980.
Exterior
All original factory panels and paint finish are in outstanding order with perfect shut lines and gaps. The underside is solid throughout having been Ziebarted from new and regularly reapplied.
The original bright work and all original factory Triplex/ Sicursiv glass with etched number plate details from new are in excellent order. The original black rubber moulded bumpers are perfect throughout with no disfiguration or scuffs. The recent quality black vinyl hood is perfect throughout, fits snuggly, and screens all very clear. Perfect original Lucas rear lights and Lucas H4 Halogen headlights.
Originality continues with still being fitted with the original supplying dealer H. T. H. Autos Ltd number plates... Stunning.
Standard Equipment
Rear Anti-Roll Bar, 2 Speed Heater, Electric Clock, Halogen Headlights, Inertia Reel Seat Belts, Hood Sticks, Full Tool Kit.
Additional Equipment
Full Tonneau Cover, MG Rubber Overmats, Mudflaps, Sound System With MP3, USB And Bluetooth Connectivity With Handsfree Calling, Heritage Certificate, Overdrive, Leather Rim Steering Wheel, Full Stainless Steel Exhaust System.
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes
Wheels - 5 new LE alloy wheels with a grey spoke and a diamond cut/ polished rim with red MG centre badge. Fitted with quality as new all matching 185/ 70 R14 Michelin Energy tyres.
Brakes - Hydraulic brake system with servo assistance, front 10. 75" dia disc, rear; 10" dia drum. A recent brake overhaul has been completed, the brakes are perfectly balanced and pull up strongly. Steering is precise and responsive.
Engine & Transmission
The original matching numbers 1. 8 litre B-Series o. h. v. straight four-cylinder 1798cc engine is superb.
On the road she sounds tremendous through the full stainless steel exhaust system, responds superbly, pulls strong in every gear, starts easily hot or cold, has perfect oil pressure, and idles faultlessly as you would expect having only covered a mere 25551 documented miles.
Overdrive in 3rd and 4th gears operates in and out with ease, the gearbox and clutch are light and precise. A full major service was completed 150 miles ago including oil and filter, plugs, leads, distributor cap, rotor arm, clutch slave cylinder, clutch fluid etc.
The engine has a beautiful aluminum MG rocker cover with original included. The engine and engine bay are spotless and present to show standard.
Summary
This incredible MGB LE Roadster was supplied new by official British Leyland dealers H. T. H Autos, John Street, Rochdale to Mrs Elizabeth May of Norden, Rochdale on 2nd March 1981. These final edition roadsters at the time cost £6108 new and because of demand they were changing hands at £7800. This Limited Edition Roadster being 1 of only 420 produced and 1 of only 212 with factory alloy wheels made it a very sought after vehicle. Mrs May cherished the car for 12 years and in February 1993 sold it to Mr Clifford Foster of Swinton, Manchester with a recorded mileage of 19, 286. The second owner Mr Foster covered a mere 3423 miles in his 21 year ownership.
The history file is incredible, packed with invoices and receipts for servicing and maintenance, previous 6 owner details with supporting log books back to new of which one gentleman owned the car twice. Nineteen past MOT Certificates the first dated 28th February 1985 at 10, 464 miles, this clearly documents the incredibly low mileage, 2 original keys, Heritage Certificate, original owners manuals in the Leyland Supercover document wallet, original supplying dealer tax disk holder and past valuation certificates etc.
MOT until May 2024 and of course this MGB LE is HPI clear with certificate included.
Today the MGB roadster remains one of the UK’s favourite classic cars. This is an excellent opportunity to own a very rare stunning show standard MGB LE Roadster with low mileage and ownership and incredible documented history file.
Along with superb parts availability, mechanical simplicity, very practical and owners club support all combined offer worry free classic car motoring allowing the new owner to concentrate solely on enjoyment.
Further information plus 56 HR images and a HD walk around video can be found on our website - Please click the link in the heading above or give us a call for a friendly chat.
More Details
In 1980 the last 1000 MGBs were produced and completed in October designated the Limited Edition. The LEs were fitted with front chin spoilers and the distinctive Stag-type alloy wheels. Wire wheels were an option on the roadster version only and the car was finished in bronze metallic paint with gold LE stripes running the length of the car bodywork. The interior was upholstered in orange and brown striped cloth trim and this last of the line MGB carried a price tag of £6, 108 for the Roadster and £6, 576 for the GT. A total of 420 Roadsters and 580 GTs were made before the closure of Abingdon and the last of each model now resides with the Heritage Trust alongside their famous collection of historic vehicles at the Heritage Centre, Gaydon.
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ABOUT VIBED CLASSIC CARS
Based in the heart of Staffordshire in a small village near Cannock Chase we are a family run business that provide a simple but satisfying experience of buying a hand-picked piece of motoring history. Our passion for all Classic Vehicles is second to none. We select only the very best vehicles then present them ready for you to just enjoy.
We are completely hands-on with very high standards sourcing the very best and most desirable makes and models. We clean and detail each and every vehicle, as we're a bit OCD and love enjoying them at every opportunity.
All our vehicles come with lengthy MOT's or for Historic Taxation vehicles a comprehensive pre-delivery inspection so it's ready for you to just enjoy.
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