Highlights

• Only 22,000 miles from new
• One of 420 final editions produced
• This a very original example
• Original paintwork
• Amazing and rare top-down sports car

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• Built on the 15th of October 1980 the car sits dormant for a couple of years
• On the 1st of March 1982, the car is first registered and supplied by Country Garage, of Barnstaple, Cornwall
• For the next 33 years, it would reside with the first owner
• During this time, they made sure to keep the car's original
• Today it is supplied with its original MG handbook, and even every tax disc it has worn (baring 1996, this one has gone missing, unfortunately)
• You’ll also find all of the old MOT certificates, this will vindicate the mileage and prove that it is a low mileage example
• In 2015 the car travels to Ilfracombe, Devon, with its second owner
• They too look after the car accordingly
• In 2018 the previous owner acquires the car on 19,800 miles
• Still, in original, unrestored condition, that owner makes some slight useability modifications
• Firstly, electronic ignition is fitted
• Providing a more reliable spark it is a game changer over the traditional ignition system
• They also fit new brake discs, pads, and even calipers
• Finally, and more importantly, the cylinder head has had some work to run on unleaded
• This makes the car nice and easy to use in the 21st century
• Driving 600 miles back to base it performed as if it was new
• As previously mentioned, the car comes with a every MOT, and old handbooks, there is also a heritage certificate present too
• It is now your chance to write the next chapter of this car’s history
• It would be difficult to find a better example 

The Interior

• Completely original interior 
• Finished with gloriously 80’s deck chair style cloth seats
• The fabric is in remarkable condition when you consider the age of the car
• There is little to no marking on the seats whatsoever
• You will see a little bit of stretch to the material on the base, but this does not affect their usage at all
• Also, remember, this material is 40 years old
• Even the central armrest is in great condition
• Both the door cards look in amazing condition 
• Still retaining the original speakers, they haven’t been cut to accommodate larger speakers
• Thus, remaining in its original condition 
• In the footwells, you’ll find two MG stamped over mats
• These sit atop the well-presented and preserved black carpet
• The four-spoke MG steering wheel looks almost like new
• Along with the gearstick
• You’ll also see the gearstick has the toggle for the overdrive facility on the gearbox
• Below this, the central tunnel is in lovely condition
• The dials just behind the gearstick are easily visible and still display the correct information
• Sitting above the Smiths clock is the original Radiomobile radio/cassette player 
• With the top down it sits underneath a well preserved tonneau cover
• And with the roof up the internal condition is rather good for a 40-year-old car
• In the boot, you’ll find the spare wheel and toolkit
• Overall, the interior of this beautiful classic is presented very well indeed
• In such original condition, this could easily sit within a motor museum 

The Exterior 

• Much like the interior, the exterior is presented in highly original condition
• All of the MGB LEs left the factory in this fetching gold colour
• Still sporting the original MGB decals on the side this example looks stunning 
• They also noted one spot of over-polishing at the top of the nearside wing, which has resulted in a slight blemish
• Fitted with black rubber bumpers these are both in very good condition 
• It appears that the large chin at the front has never seen any damage
• The same also goes for the rear bumper 
• Sitting on a matching set of Michelin tyres the alloys are in great condition 
• The mix of black and silver makes for a rather lovely design
• Unsurprisingly the flashes of chrome on the exterior are also presented very nicely indeed
• When the top is neatly folded away this little classic has looks to die for
• With the top, you then have a classic that you can use all year round
• Wherever you wish to display this car it will always be admired 

The Mechanics 

• With only 22,000 miles from new, you can imagine that the car is mechanically sound
• You’d be correct in this thinking 
• Recently the car completed a large, 600 mile, trip without fault 
• The vendor remarked on how well it drove and behaved on this trip
• The little 1.8l B-Series engine performs very well
• Mated to a four-speed manual gearbox, it also has overdrive to help with cruising
• This could be down to the level of mechanical attention it has received over the years
• The previous owner also did some work to the brakes to make sure they were up to their standard
• With all new discs, pads, and calipers, this little classic should stop well
• Underneath it is in lovely condition
• It is reported to have no rot or corrosion of any kind
• There is also an electronic ignition system fitted
• You should have no issue getting in this car and driving it on some excellent road trips throughout your ownership 
• Getting behind the wheel of an MGB is fun, liberating, and exhilarating
• With the wind in your hair, this car will make a lot of sense

Summary