1970 MGB GT
First registered on the 31 December 1970, this lovely MGB GT with Overdrive comes with extensive history and recent maintenance creating a mechanically fantastic and fun iconic classic car. The list of works carried out in recent years is comprehensive which has accumulated in a clean MOT until July 24 and one of the nicest MGB GT’s I have driven. The full engine and gearbox rebuild (including overdrive) 3, 500 miles ago coupled to the full stainless steel Tourist Trophy exhaust enables great driving enjoyment whilst being more than capable of keeping up with modern traffic. The non mechanicals were restored in 2016-2019 including a full respray in gun metal grey metallic, new chrome bumpers and much of the brightwork, 5x15” Minilite wheels and Halogen headlamps. HPI Clear, 5 previous owners, Tax/ MOT & ULEZ exempt.
Summary overview of mechanical work carried out totalling over £9k in the past 3 years:
2023:
- Beech Hill Garage: Full inspection/ safety check and MOT July 2024, New Clutch Slave Cylinder, Rear inner bone bush, replaced rear brakes (inc shoes, springs, fluid tubes, rear brake cylinder), replace rear wheel bearing, tighten fan belt, tune and adjust carbs, 4 wheel alignment & 4x new Avon ZT7 tyres.
2022:
- Oil Service, Brake Fluid change, Front Callipers & Pads, Brake Hoses, Rear Diff Oil, Brake Master Cylinder, K&N Air Filter
2021:
- Oil Service, Engine/ Gearbox rebuild (Strip/ rebuild Gearbox, install overdrive, Strip Rebuild Engine (Fast Road Tune, Gas Flow Cylinder Head, Pistons, Rebore to oversize (0. 004”), Fast Road Cam, Rebuild SU Carbs, Push Rods, Valve Seals, Studs, Big End, Throttle Shafts) Oil Pump, Timing Chain, Water Pump & renew any worn parts.
- Oil Service, Oil Pipe, New Alternator, Electronic Ignition, Fan Belt, Fuel Filter, Touring Trophy Stainless Steel exhaust manifold & full exhaust system.
2020:
- Spark Plugs, Fan Belt, Fuel Filter, Rocker Cover Gasket, Fuel Pump, Rear Brake Overhaul, Rear Brake Shoes, O/ S Bearing
Documented history, expenditure and MOT certificates continue to date back to 1989.
My MGB is mechanically spot on, the gearbox is precise and feels like new, engine wise the car pulls very well in each gear with 3rd and 4th (plus overdrive) covering almost all scenarios with a surprising amount of torque and pull keeping up (and catching) modern traffic, the joy is driving through the Hampshire and Surrey countryside and being involved and engaged in the experience start to finish.
Please note the mileage is actually 125k, the 1989 MOT certificate recorded mileage of 97k, the car has receipts and MOTs documenting the mileage since and until the present day odometer reading 25, 500.
