Highlights

Beautifully presented example
Old English White
Wire wheels
1.8-litre engine

The Appeal

A classic British two-seater sports car, best known in its MGB form, produced from the early 1960s through to 1980. Renowned for its charming design, spirited performance and engaging driving experience, the Roadster became a symbol of affordable open-top motoring. Its lightweight construction, rear-wheel-drive layout and responsive handling made it a favourite among enthusiasts, while its simplicity and parts availability have helped it remain popular with classic car collectors.

The vendor purchased this two-seater British classic last year, along with two other MGs. The plan was to open a classic car hire business from their home in France. Long story short, the subsequent purchase of a village pub put the hire business on hold, leaving this much-loved British classic up for auction.

Maybe you have a holiday home in France? This would make the perfect addition, just in time for the lovely weather ahead.

The History and Paperwork

V5C is present
French registered
Right-hand drive
The car has been subject to a running restoration carried out over several years by former keepers
Reported to have extensive history
Recent five-year contrôle technique passed – observations noted slight corrosion on chassis

The Condition

Finished in what is thought to be Old English White
The paintwork presents well
Some areas where the paint has split, mainly noted where the rear wings meet the body – a common issue
The panel gaps appear to be consistent
No dings or dents noted on inspection
Chrome grille, bumpers and sill strips are in excellent condition
Front and rear lights are free from damage
Boot-mounted luggage rack
Wire wheels present well; tyres have a good amount of tread remaining
Vinyl roof is in good condition and can be removed in a couple of minutes
Red leather seats are in good condition, with just a small amount of colour wear
Door cards are trimmed to match and are damage-free
Three-spoke wood-rim Moto-Lita steering wheel is in good condition
Dashboard top and Burr Walnut fascia are both in good condition
All instruments are reported to be working correctly
Odometer shows a reading of 10,325 miles
All electrical items are said to be working as expected; switchgear is in good condition
Black carpets are in good order, with no signs of heavy wear
Boot area is clean and tidy
Wire spare wheel present
New tyres all round and new mohair hood
Slight peeling of chrome on rear bumper

The Mechanics

Well-presented engine bay
1.8-litre engine
Four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive, operated via dash-mounted switch
Starts on the button and runs without hesitation – reported by the vendor to run with no issues
Sits well with no untoward knocks or bangs from either corner
Brakes bring the car to a stop in a straight line with no juddering through the pedal
The underside has been undersealed to help future-proof this British classic

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