Description
Classic colour combination
Desirable wire wheels
Freshly serviced by TR Bitz
Running sweetly
Ideal starter classic
Introduced in September 1962 as the successor to the popular MGA, the MGB was designed as an affordable, lightweight sports car that offered a spirited driving experience for the mass market. It marked a major engineering shift for MG by adopting a unitary (monocoque) body structure instead of a traditional separate chassis, providing improved rigidity and cabin room. Powered initially by an 1, 798 cc four-cylinder B-Series engine, the MGB quickly became a global commercial hit and remained on sale for a staggering 18 years.
We are pleased to offer this 1968 MGB roadster in Tartan Red with black leather interior. First registered in August 1968, 8 former keepers are recorded on the V5. We don’t have much history with this one but one look will tell you that it’s been looked after. It has just had £1300 spent on it at renowned local specialist TR Bitz where it was serviced and treated to a new starter motor, ignition switch and battery, so its all ready for its new owner.
Few colours suit a little, Sixties roadster like bright red and this car is no exception. A set of desirable wire wheels and a chrome luggage rack just add to the period charm. Although there is no paperwork to confirm, we believe the MG has probably been subject to an older restoration which seems to have stood up pretty well. There are some age-related blemishes here and there and patina to the chrome but nothing that would stop it from being a proper head-turner as you cruise on a sunny day. For those days when the sun doesn’t make an appearance, the roof is in good shape and there is also a full tonneau. Inside, the dashboard looks very original with no unsightly modifications. It has been fitted with a pretty wood rimmed steering wheel which feels great in the hands. The black leather seats are neatly piped in red and have that have a gentle creasing that says used but not abused. In the boot there is a wire spare wheel.
The car comes with a V5C and invoice for recent work.
There’s a reason why MGBs are perennially popular in the classic car world - they’re affordable, simple, parts are cheap and readily available and there’s a mass of help and information from the owners clubs. They make an ideal introduction for the first-time classic owner or an easy to maintain, sunny day car for the enthusiast. Running sweetly, this is a very useable example packed with Sixties charm.
