Description
The History and Paperwork
• First registered in 1972 as an MGB GT
• Converted to a roadster in 1998
• Regularly serviced
• V5c present
• Historic Vehicle
• 2 sets of keys
• Original owner’s manuals
• Large history file of MOTs and receipts
• Pictures of body shell preparation and restoration
• Spare wheel and jack
• Full and half tonneau covers
The Interior
• Nice Tan interior with leather seats
• Extra instruments for oil temperature, clock and voltage fitted in the centre console
• Mountney classic wooden steering wheel
• Wooden gear knob
• Inertia seat-belts
• Carpets and door cards all good
• All lights are free from any cracks or water ingress
• All electrics work as they should
• Some signs of wear evident in the cabin, but overall it’s in very nice condition for its age
• Dry and carpeted boot area
• Well-maintained engine bay
The Exterior
• Its full bare metal respray in Mallard Green is still in very nice condition with only the odd imperfection to be found
• Rear luggage rack
• Spotlights and badge bar with period club badges
• Wheels are all nice and free from any damage and all four tyres have plenty of meat left on them
• Matching green hood fits well and has no rips or loose stitching, with the rear plastic windows being nice and clear
• External chrome trim looks great in the main, but is beginning to tire in places with some light pitting evident
• Overall the car presents very well with no obvious signs of any body corrosion.
• Underneath looks good having been Waxoyled
The Mechanics
• 1, 800cc 4-cylinder engine
• Engine completely rebuilt, being re-bored with new pistons, rings, valves, guides, chain tensioners and a lightened flywheel
• Only 6, 000 miles since full engine rebuild
• 4-speed gearbox with overdrive on 3rd and 4th gears
• New clutch pressure plate and bearing
• Rebuilt SU carbs with K&N filters
• Electronic ignition fitted
• Up-rated 60 Amp alternator
• New front suspension
• New front discs with Green pads and bearings
• New foot pedal and clutch oil reservoirs
• New servo
• New petrol tank, pump and filter
• New windscreen
• New battery
• Car starts and drives very well with no issues to report
• Regularly serviced and used with very few miles being done in the last few yearsFew things can match the simple joy of a classic British sports car on a sunny day.
What makes this car special is the way it engages all your senses. With the roof folded away and the countryside unfolding ahead, you hear the unmistakable note of the well-tuned engine, feel the direct connection through the steering wheel, and enjoy the balance of the car as it flows through winding country roads. It isn't just transportation; it's an experience.
The MGB remains one of Britain's most iconic sports cars, admired for its timeless lines, mechanical simplicity and welcoming character. This treasure has attracted smiles, waves and conversations wherever it goes, whether parked at a village pub or attending a local classic car gathering.
My favourite thing about this car is how effortlessly it creates memorable moments. A simple trip to buy milk can become an excuse to take the long route home. On a warm summer evening, with the roof down, the engine singing and the scent of the countryside in the air, it reminds you why people fall in love with classic cars in the first place.
It is with genuine reluctance that I offer it for sale, and I hope its next owner enjoys it as much as I have.
