Highlights

• Rare webasto roof model
• British Motor Heritage Trust certificate present
• Starts on-the-button and runs well

The Appeal

This particular example is ideal for summer cruises and trips to the beach, thanks to its full-length sunroof allowing plenty of sunshine and air into the cabin, whilst retaining its iconic MG lines and - of course - that fantastic V8 soundtrack.

The History & Paperwork

• V5 registered keepers document, showing 7 former keepers
• Two sets of keys
• MG B GT V8 Manual
• Originally supplied by Henlys Limited of Hereford in December 1973
• Heritage Certificate, confirming that the car was originally supplied in Damask Red with a black interior to the home market in RHD, with cast-alloy wheels and overdrive
• Numerous MoT certificates from throughout the car’s history
• Older invoices for tuning, carburettor setup, and a rolling road print-out
• Prior to coming into the care of the vendor, the car was in long-term storage for an extended period, explaining the gap in the history in more recent years

The Interior

• Good overall condition, but would benefit from a professional valet
• Ready to use and enjoy as it sits, but with plenty of potential for further improvement should the next owner desire
• Additional monitoring gauges fitted to the centre console, though these are currently inoperable along with the fuel gauge
• No rips or tears visible to the seats, though there are some scuffs noted on the outer edges
• Rear luggage area has some signs of wear-and-tear consistent with the car’s age
• The high-traffic areas such as the door sill covers, steering wheel, shifter and switchgear exhibit a light commensurate usage patina
• Other than the aforementioned gauge issues, there are no other known faults with the interior, and no reported waterproofing issues from the roof.

The Exterior

• Finished in factory-specification Damask Red
• The paintwork is in fair condition overall, though it is showing its age, with numerous touched-in chips on the front end, visible blemishes and other imperfections dotted around the body, documented in the gallery below
• There are cracks visible on the OSR wing and arch area, along with areas of corrosion around the front valence rear edges
• Up-close, there are areas of microblistering visible below the paintwork around the windscreen and on the nearside rear wing
• Up above, the full-length sunroof looks to be in excellent condition
• Below the arches, all four of the wheels are in well-worn condition, but are holding air and are usable as they sit

The Mechanicals

• 3.5-litre V8 engine
• Starts easily, runs well and idles smoothly
• Uprated switchable fans fitted to the car in full working order
• Under the bonnet, the engine shows no signs of any obvious issues or leaks, nor did it exhibit any untoward or concerning behaviours during our photo shoot, with no smoking on idle
• A slight knock from the rear suspension/exhaust possibly was noted when traversing uneven roads
• On account of its age, the car is exempt from mandatory MoT examinations and does not come with a valid certificate, though we have included numerous underside photographs in the gallery below

Summary