Description
966 MGB Roadster MK1 – Perfect condition - Heritage Certificate
A British icon of the 1960s that is not only stunning to look at, but also very well engineered. This 1966 MGB Roadster MK1 is a rare ancestor, ready to hit the road.
• Only 3 owners, one of whom cherished the car with the utmost care for no less than 44 years.
• Includes: the official certified copy of the factory record from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust. The car's true 'identity card' with all factory data, technical specifications, date of manufacture, original numbers, etc.
• In administratively order: endowed with the official certificate and approval from the Mobility Authority (the chassis number stamped for the MoT test), and fully MoT-validated.
In October 2011, the car underwent a full body restoration. The professional paintwork remains in pristine condition today: no dents, no scratches, no rust.
• Original MK1 aluminium bonnet and original MK1 steering wheel.
• Original wire wheels with the distinctive wing nuts.
• New Lucas headlights (EU spec).
• Soft top in as-new condition.
• The chrome bumpers are also original and sixty years old.
• Original 1800cc engine – 90 bhp (the '5-bearing' version – five main bearings, since 1964!) equipped with two fully rebuilt SU carburettors.
• Cylinder head adapted for unleaded fuel.
• New propshaft.
• New engine and gearbox mounts.
• Front dampers refurbished.
• Other new parts: clutch, water pump, heater blower, wheel cylinders, brake shoes, brake lines, fuel pump, as well as many other small parts.
• The complete electrical system is in perfect order, everything works properly, with a reconditioned dynamo and a new voltage regulator.
• Original classic steel dashboard with early toggle switches.
• Leather seats.
- New windscreen.
In summary: a magnificent MGB MK1 RHD (right-hand drive), both technically and aesthetically, ready for many trouble-free trips. Thanks to its very attractive asking price, it represents a solid investment for the collector or the active driver.
