Highlights

• A period faithful example of the sought after first series of MGB Roadster
• Presenting in great looking Mineral Blue which has been more recently reapplied
• Complete with pristine, period correct wire wheels and twin eared spinners
  
  

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• This MGB Roadster was first registered in September 1966
• Over its 57-year history it has been enjoyed by a total of 8 keepers
• Spending in its current tenure is documented at nearly £3,400
• The car was known to originally leave the factory in Mineral Blue
• It seems it may have been repainted twice since in its original hue
• The current owner acquired the car in April 2021
• Since then, the car has covered less than 600 miles in total
• The car comes complete with a great depth of provenance providing paperwork
• This includes the current V5 registration document in the name of the owner
• The MGB is registered as a Historic Vehicle
• As such it is MOT and VED exempt in the UK
• A high number of previous MOTs are included in hard copy
• Two original sale invoices dated 18 years apart from Croydon Classics are included
• Many interesting invoices from all periods of the car’s history are on hand
  
  

The Interior

• This MGB benefits from a highly original looking interior
• It faithfully evokes the British sports car experience from the mid 1960’s
• The cabin is predominantly finished in black
• The seats are box pleated and finished in blue piping
• There is a nice level of patina to the seats and a couple of minor marks to the driver’s side
• No rips, tears or wear holes were noted, however
• The door cards are also trimmed in black vinyl and are fitted with surface mounted speakers
• The black carpets are protected by some quality, full length MG rubber mats
• The dash front is finished in the MG’s signature textured black finish
• The white on black Smiths gauges are in good condition and understood to be working fully
• The important overdrive is activated by a dash mounted switch
• A Moto-Lita three spoke alloy, wooden rimmed steering wheel is fitted
• This is matched by a wooden, MG badged gear knob
• The radio aperture is covered with an MG badged blanking plate
• The boot is finished in sound deadening material to the sides
• The boot floor is protected with a heavy, fitted carpet mat
• A spare wheel appears to be stowed under the carpet mat
  
  

The Exterior

• The exterior is presents very well in its bright looking Mineral Blue paintwork
• The paintwork appears deep and lustrous and professionally applied
• The car appears to have been fully repainted twice in its history
• Most recently this appears to have been in 1998
• The previous time seems to date from 1989
• Further repairs and paintwork to front wings were recorded in 2008
• Consequently, the paint and bodywork condition look good overall
• A deep and lustrous shine is evident and chromed brightwork looks fresh
• The car sits on 14-inched, chromed 70 spoke wheels
• These are centred with chromed, twin eared spinners
• A set of 165/80 radial type tyres are fitted with decent tread levels remaining
• A new looking black vinyl hood is fitted presenting in an excellent condition
• Light lenses and cabin glass all appear clear and undamaged
• The car looks very of its period with period with all the correct badges in place
• This is a great looking MGB in a popular colourway and presenting in excellent condition
  
  

The Mechanics

• The MGB is fitted with the 1.8L BMC B-series engine 
• This has proved to be a robust and reliable unit over many years
• Originally rated at 95bhp and 110 Ib-ft of torque with power delivered to the rear wheels
• Power is fed to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox
• A switch operated overdrive is available on third and fourth gears
• This car has clearly been mechanically well-maintained judging by its paperwork
• Spending in its current tenure is documented at nearly £2,000
• This work includes work on the electrics, suspension and fuel system
• The under-bonnet presentation looks clean and original
• The side panels of the engine bay appear to be in decent condition
• The expected original data plates seem to be present and correct
• The underside of the MGB looks well preserved
• A good level of protective underseal appears present 
• No leaks or significant deformations were noted
• New clutch was fitted in 2022
• Full recent service and MOT including:
  • New fuel pump
  • New front springs and shock absorbers
  • Tuned and balanced carburettors

Summary