Highlights
- Bare metal body/chassis and suspension restored in 2017/18
- Finished in stunning riviera ice blue livery
- Restoration of the interior etc completed in 2023 and garaged since
- Fully working overdrive
- Advisory-free MOT until June 2026
- Fully rebuilt HS4 SU Carburettors by Yorkshire Classic parts
- New bespoke mohair hood with brand new foldaway frame fitted 2023
- Less than 750 miles driven since restoration completion in 2023
The Appeal
Perhaps the most iconic British sports car of all time; the MGB is the stuff of legend, a real driver's car through-and-through. Backed by an incredible availability of parts and one of the biggest enthusiast club networks in the world, this nippy little roadster is still a must-have for any enthusiast's fleet, and is still a top-notch drive on a twisty B-road in summer.
Back when the British sports car was a truly anglocentric art, the 'B' ruled the roost, and to this day, petrolheads clamour for a good example. As a result, when an example like this one - a stunning - true no-expenses-spared car - comes to market, it picks up swathes of attention, for good reason.
This 1973 car is incredibly well-presented, with a handsome Riviera Ice Blue livery, coordinated bespoke made mohair soft top and interior with some bespoke finishing touches that shows attention to detail rarely seen on one of these. Accompanied by stacks of paperwork including photographs and receipts for its comprehensive restoration between 2018 and 2023.
Although it is of course MOT and Tax exempt it's accompanied by a fresh MOT, so you can confidently get stuck into this highly desirable classic car the moment you collect it.
Back when the British sports car was a truly anglocentric art, the 'B' ruled the roost, and to this day, petrolheads clamour for a good example. As a result, when an example like this one - a stunning - true no-expenses-spared car - comes to market, it picks up swathes of attention, for good reason.
This 1973 car is incredibly well-presented, with a handsome Riviera Ice Blue livery, coordinated bespoke made mohair soft top and interior with some bespoke finishing touches that shows attention to detail rarely seen on one of these. Accompanied by stacks of paperwork including photographs and receipts for its comprehensive restoration between 2018 and 2023.
Although it is of course MOT and Tax exempt it's accompanied by a fresh MOT, so you can confidently get stuck into this highly desirable classic car the moment you collect it.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1973
- Bare metal restored between 2018 and 2023
- Pictorial file & invoices showing the restoration
- Large prior history file
- Brand new 12-month MOT with no advisories
- Always dry stored in a garage
- Recently serviced
- Less than 750 miles driven since its restoration
The Condition
- Finished in beautiful Riviera ice blue with coordinating blue roof
- Paintwork in fine order with a beautiful metallic lusture
- Underside in very good order (verified by clean MOT & video in gallery)
- Chromed wire wheels in lovely condition with matching brand new Falken tyres
- Contrasting blue leather seats with cream piping
- All instruments are clean, legible and working
- Matching dashtop & door cards are in fine fettle
- Bespoke walnut door handles which are a classy addition
The following were all supplied new to complete the MG's restoration 2 years ago -
- Chrome boot rack
- Bespoke mohair hood with brand new foldaway frame & fasteners from Aldridges in Wolverhampton
- Bespoke tornea cover
- Stainless steel wiper arms & blades
- Stainless door mirrors
- Chrome air intake grill kit with mesh grommets
- Stainless steel bonnet safety catches
- Vintage style rear fog lamp
- Airax wind deflector
- MG magnetic vent cover
- Weather strip
- Quarter light pivot hinges
- Bespoke tailored carpet set with 4 sync underfelt & soundproofing
- Carpet clip fasteners & poppers
- Securon blue inertia seat belts
- Retro radio with USB connectivity
- Set of 4 chrome draught excluders
- Motalita steering wheel
- Cigar lighter
- Panel light dimmer switch knob
- Illuminated heater rocker switch
- Spinner removal tool & mallet
- 4 Wire wheel inner tubes
- Wire wheel cone kit 42mm
- Tailor made blue indoor car cover with matching storage bag
The Mechanics
- 1.8-litre B-series 4-cylinder engine
- 4-speed manual gearbox with working overdrive
- Engine bay in excellent order
- Fully rebuilt HS4 SU Carburettors by Yorkshire Classic parts
The following were all supplied new to complete the MG's restoration 2 years ago -
- K & N Air Filters
- Radiator & hoses with accurate digital temperature gauge
- Thermostat kit
- Ignition coil
- Spark plugs
- Heater valve tap
- Heater fan rocker switch
- Battery & battery bin
- Battery lid cover seal
- Battery isolator switch
- Electronic ignition system
- Stainless steel braided fuel pipes
- Heavy duty thermostat gasket
- Throttle accelerator cable
- Boot & Bonnett strut hydraulic strut kit
- Stainless steel locking fuel petrol cap
- Synchro overdrive gearbox gasket
- Slotted & drilled discs with upgraded pads
We've no reports of any mechanical issues and the car is reportedly starting, shifting gear, driving and braking with no issues. Backed by the advisory-free MOT
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