Highlights
- Pretty older restoration with chrome bumpers and a walnut dashboard
- Ivor Searle Stage 1 upgrade plus upgraded brakes and suspension
- Much loved classic regularly used for events and tours by MGOC keeper
- Smart interior with black leather and walnut trimmings
- Large quantity of spares including hard top
The Appeal
What’s better than a B? A B that is better than before, that’s what. And this pretty ‘76 roadster certainly is. Finished in smart blue metallic with a black leather and walnut interior, it is an older restoration and much-loved classic in superb condition with a host of choice upgrades.
The seller inherited this car from her partner and it is clear that he loved it - and knew his way around classic car improvements. For starters there is an Ivor Searle Stage 1 engine upgrade that adds extra power. Then there are the upgrades to the suspension and brakes, beefed up alternator, reliable electronic ignition and a stainless steel exhaust to create a fruity soundtrack.
The car has been used and enjoyed on classic road trips and events. As such it is a well sorted and very tidy example of MG’s perennial B. One not to miss.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 24th November 1976
- Nine registered keepers
- Current keeper since August 2022
- Inherited by the current keeper from her partner who owned it for many years
- Previous Citrus Yellow which was changed in March 1990
- Reported to have been restored in 1994 according to photographs
- For sale because current keeper has not been able to drive the car confidently
- The couple were members of the MGOC and enjoyed rallying together
- Car reported to have proved entirely reliable throughout these events
- Also members of the Jaguar club at Carlisle for a number of years, participating in rallies and shows
- Maintained by current keeper’s husband who was a knowledgeable enthusiast
- Detailed history file including a show laminate with specification information
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Always stored in a dry garage under a cover
- MOT exempt but last MOT ran to July 2023 with no advisories
- 61,363 miles showing on last test and now on 61,408 miles
- Large quantity of spares including a hard top
The Condition
- Older quality restoration finished in smart metallic blue
- Remains in very good order with few signs of age or use
- Due to age of car and restoration some marks and aging to be anticipated
- Converted to chrome bumpers and fitted with chrome sill trims
- Chromework presents very well with few signs of tarnish or age
- Sits on pretty Minilite-style alloys that improve the stance
- Original black bumpers can be supplied with the car
- Underside appears to be in good order with no structural advisories on last MOT
- Upgraded interior with black leather seats and walnut dashboard and door cappings
- Interior presents very well and is a luxury complement to the stylish exterior
- Black vinyl folding roof in good order with clear screens
- Rare hard top is included with car amongst a collection of other spares
- The car has been kept dry and undercover since then
- Immobiliser fitted for security
The Mechanics
- 1,798cc 4cyl MGB engine with Ivor Searle Stage 1 Blueprinted engine upgrades
- 4spd manual gearbox with factory overdrive on 3rd and 4th
- K&N filters
- Uprated springs and bushes
- Brakes have been uprated
- Fitted with 60AMP alternator
- Stainless steel exhaust
- Reliable electronic ignition fitted
- Maintained by seller’s husband and reported to have been very reliable
- Little used since his passing in 2022 but dry stored
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT
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