Description
Automobile & Upholstery has the pleasure of offering for sale this superb MG B GT 1800 5-speed, only two owners since 1971, the last for 19 years, it has to date only 115, 400 km, still with its driver's manual!
The 1971 MG B GT is a classic of British motoring, admired for its design penned by Pininfarina and its mechanical robustness.
The engine is the famous BMC B-Series block, renowned for its reliability and ease of maintenance.
Engine: inline-4, 1, 798 cc (1. 8 L) powered by two semi-horizontal SU HS4 carburettors, producing up to 95 bhp.
Transmission: Rear-wheel drive, 4-speed manual gearbox.
Top speed: About 165 km/ h.
Chassis and Handling: The GT version features a rigid monocoque structure, offering better handling than the convertible.
Suspension: Independent front suspension with wishbones and coil springs; live rear axle with leaf springs.
braking: Discs at the front and drums at the rear.
Aesthetics and Equipment (1971 model): The year 1971 belongs to the Mk II era (post-1967), but it retains the most sought-after aesthetic attributes before changes related to American safety standards.
Bumpers: Chrome (the rubber-bumper models would not appear until 1974).
Grille: It is the era of the so-called recessed grille with the MG badge at the centre, surrounded by chrome.
VIN: WAUZZZ8H23K029842
Engine: 1800 of 95HP
Engine number: 18GGW-23036-
Gearbox type: Manual
Exterior colour: Red
Interior colour: Black faux leather
Registered: 28/ 07/ 1971
Ownership history:
1971: First French owner
Since 2007: Current owner
Recent vehicle history:
01/ 2026: MOT passed
04/ 2026: General service: spark plugs/ lead set/ thermostat/ oil change (engine + gearbox) + 4 Gripmax Classic tyres in 165SR14
The MG B GT is ready to set off to enjoy the pleasures of cruising in a collectible car within a budget that remains reasonably sensible.
