Description
1970 MGB Roadster | Tartan Red | Rally Prepared | £12, 995
First registered in May 1970, this Tartan Red MGB Roadster has been prepared with classic rallying and touring in mind, offering an appealing combination of period character, usable performance and motorsport-inspired specification. The car benefits from an older restoration carried out by an MG specialist in Kent and was subsequently used by its owner for road rallying across Europe. Finished in classic Tartan Red with an Old English White works-style hardtop, it has the unmistakable character of a period competition MGB. The specification is particularly well suited to historic road rallies, tours and club motorsport. Inside, the car features period-style leather seats with four-point harnesses, a half roll cage, fire extinguishers, a full carpet set and a Terra Trip rally meter. A rally flexi light and period-looking Bluetooth radio add further usability, while the wood-rimmed MotaLita steering wheel complements the car's classic competition feel. Underneath, the MGB has been set up with performance and handling in mind. The suspension has been lowered by 40mm and fitted with anti-tramp bars, while a rally camshaft works alongside the standard twin SU carburettors and K&N air filters. Braided hoses are fitted throughout, and the 1798cc engine is paired with a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive on third and fourth gears. The braking system has also been upgraded with cross-drilled ventilated front discs and upgraded brake calipers. Further competition equipment includes tow eyes and external safety T-switches, while the MiniLite-style centre-lock replica wheels complete the period rally appearance. The car has recently benefited from four new tyres and a rolling-road setup. As an older restoration that has been used for rallies and tours, this MGB shows signs of having been enjoyed rather than being presented as a freshly restored concours example. This is reflected in the asking price and, importantly, gives the next owner the choice to continue using and developing the car or take it further cosmetically and mechanically to their own specification. It would make an excellent and affordable entry into historic rallying, with the equipment already in place to enjoy a wide variety of UK and European events. A charismatic, usable and well-equipped MGB Roadster with genuine rallying credentials and plenty of potential.
