1969 MG MGB V8 Heritage shell build 3.9 V8

Heritage shell V8 build by Tamar MG in the '90's.

Well known in the day in MGCC cornwall as owned by the late Pete Moores of The Tamar Trio trials team, and apparently used to tow his trials MG!

Some history inc. MOTs back to the '90's and maintenance inc. rebuilt screen and frame,

I bought it end of last summer from owner who had it for 3 years. He had a collection of amazing stuff and my understanding is he bought the B with the engine U/ S. He has his engine guy supply and fit a flowed 3. 9 V8, had a new duck hood fitted and used occasionally.

I drove it back from near Heathrow to Cheltenham on a dark winter night end of last summer with no drama.

Since then I sourced a works hardtop and have done some detailing to the dash, inc. replacing unwired ammeter with a voltmeter all wired inc. light, fitted rare correct V8 oil pressure and removed modern stereo and fitted working 8 track - all to make it a nicer place to be. Lovely correct for year black leather recliners with correct black piping,

I also fitted pre '69 rear light units, so correct for year.

I also had it MOT tested so MOT'd to Jan '25.

Told LT77 box. It's got EZ power steering which I wouldn't have done, but is really good.

Motolita steering wheel, rear spax, 14" chrome wires.

Alloy bonnet.

Also I have a stainless luggage rack that came on it and hides the marks on the boot lid from where it was fitted.

12 volt batt with isolator.

Drives really well. I've had 3 B V8's over the years, a factory one that was pretty flat, a similar one to this that was nowhere near as nicely built and this. This pulls way better and sounds lovely, the gearing is short, so could do with a longer diff for cruising, but great acceleration!

Gearbox is nice, diff quiet, brakes good.

Lovely shell. Stone chip underneath but all done a while ago so don't expect it to look like new. Really nice engine bay. Paint is ok, but various chips and touch ins. Seams are good, but could paint outer shell, or just below chrome waistline, or just sills, or enjoy for a few years as is!

1st photo is most recent with horrible (just my view) modern headlights replaced with old Lucas sealed beamed units I've had for 30+ years, giving a nice yellow glow.... The chrome trims are fitted now and the upgrade lights can go with it if you actually want to see at night!

Advertised as I enjoy improving stuff and fancy another TR. That said, happy to keep this for a few summers and I am booked into the Malvern weekend camping.

Selling exc. hardtop.

Exc. 8 track player - will get a blanking plate - and exc. cherished plate.

If you want it, it's £16. 5k. No offers as I would rather keep it. No canvassers. Please no time wasters or forensic interrogators. Ideal for someone that gets its £35k + to build now, so use and improve, many thanks