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Ref: 103398 Date of circulation: 01/ 01/ 1971 Mileage (not guaranteed): 76486 Driving: left-hand drive Registration document: Collection Number of seats: 2 Number of cylinders: 4 inline Displacement: 1798 cm3 Fuel: SP 98 + Additive DIN horsepower: 90 CV fiscaux: 10 Gearbox: Manual 4 speeds + Overdrive Body colour: Muddy orange Interior colour: Black Tyres: Wear Front 40% + Rear 30% * 12-MONTH GUARANTEE included * POSSIBLE DELIVERY * On-the-road fees (optional): €690 including VAT (New battery, Service (engine oil + filter), 1/ 4 of fuel, Bodywork wash + polishing, interior cleaning and vacuuming) * “Registration document” and “collection registration” service (FFVE file included) MG B (1962 - the details below units produced Double carburettor S. U. Technical records since 2008 Invoices since 2008 (total: €5, 137) Electronic ignition Additional oil radiator Stainless steel exhaust Cap with simulated leather “Black” Cap cover in simulated leather “Black” Plexiglass headlight bubbles Engine bonnet straps in leather Chromed wing mirrors 4 wire wheels painted in 14’’ 4 chromed knock-ons 4 UNIROYAL tyres Chrome boot badge (luggage rack) Simulated leather black coloured upholstery with matching piping Headrests in simulated leather “Black” Dashboard cap in simulated leather “Black” SMITHS instrumentation Leather three-spoke MG steering wheel Bakelite gear knob Central armrest Door sills in stainless Steel Carpets in “Black” spare wheel Jack Exterior: The model presented here is an MG B from January 1971 in the period “Muddy orange” colour. The body paint shows a uniform shade and the varnish a superb shine. After a professional polish performed by our workshop with an orbital polisher, we noted a small scratch at the top of the right front door (1 cm) and three small dents at the top of the right front wing. The chrome bumpers and their bumper guards are in good condition and correctly aligned. The rear bumper shows surface oxidation. The grille and the driver’s door moulding show a few small dings. This example is equipped with several interesting vintage accessories such as plexiglass headlight bubbles, leather bonnet straps, and the chrome boot badge (luggage rack) in perfect condition. The simulated leather black hood cover is in good display condition. Its installation is easy and its seal is in line with period standards. This example is equipped with a simulated leather black hood cover. This presents a homogeneous patina from use. The 4 chrome-painted 14’’ wire wheels and their chrome knock-ons are in very good condition, with no edge damage or deformation. The UNIROYAL tyres show 40% wear front and 30% wear rear. This example has retained its spare wheel and its original jack. Among the notable “Body/ Exterior” equipment and options included with this car we note: the 4 14’’ wire wheels with chrome knock-ons, the plexiglass headlight bubbles, and the chrome boot badge. Interior: The interior is in good display condition. The simulated leather Black upholstery with matching piping shows a homogeneous patina. The headrests in black simulated leather are in good condition. The door panels are in very good condition, with no signs of water ingress or sagging. The dashboard and its cap are in good display condition. We noted a small nick on the passenger side of the dashboard. The SMITHS instrument cluster is fully functional. The MG leather three-spoke steering wheel is also in good condition and shows a uniform patina. The Bakelite gear knob is in good condition. The stainless steel door sills are also in very good condition. The carpets in Black are in good condition, with no major wear or fading. Among the notable interior equipment and options this example has: headrests, three-spoke MG leather steering wheel, and the central armrest. Chassis: The inspection confirms a solid tub, with no visible accident damage or apparent structural corrosion. Fundamentals: sills, floors, lower wings, wheel arches and longitudinals are in good condition. Usable reserve: in principle we cannot guarantee these elements beyond their good visual and functional condition validated during the road test and the inspection. During the dynamic test, we detected no abnormal noise from the body or running gear (driveline joints, bushings...). Braking is balanced, with no vibrations or abnormal noises. Front brake discs show less than 20% wear and their pads show less than 50% wear. The rear drums are perfectly functional and free from...
