Highlights
- Comprehensive restoration, including chrome bumper conversion
- Extensive mechanical recommissioning by a time-served engineer and lifelong MG enthusiast
- Voluntary advisory-free MOT until October 2026
- Upgraded with Minator alloy wheels and Moto Lita wood/alloy steering wheel
- Foldaway hood frame blasted and powder-coated for improved functionality
The Appeal
The MGB Roadster is one of Britain's most beloved classic sports cars, offering accessible, wind-in-the-hair motoring with mechanical simplicity and gorgeous Italianate styling.
This 1978 example has been thoughtfully converted to the chrome bumper specification while retaining the later model's increased ground clearance for improved practicality.
What sets this MGB apart is the extensive restoration work documented in detail, followed by a comprehensive recent recommissioning by the current owner, who is both a time-served engineer and lifelong MG enthusiast. The combination of classic Tartan Red paintwork, upgraded wheels, and careful mechanical attention makes this a well-sorted example ready for immediate enjoyment. It comes with the reassurance of a year's advisory-free MOT.
This 1978 example has been thoughtfully converted to the chrome bumper specification while retaining the later model's increased ground clearance for improved practicality.
What sets this MGB apart is the extensive restoration work documented in detail, followed by a comprehensive recent recommissioning by the current owner, who is both a time-served engineer and lifelong MG enthusiast. The combination of classic Tartan Red paintwork, upgraded wheels, and careful mechanical attention makes this a well-sorted example ready for immediate enjoyment. It comes with the reassurance of a year's advisory-free MOT.
History and Paperwork
- UK home market RHD example
- 71,798 miles recorded
- Underwent a comprehensive restoration that included conversion to chrome bumper specification
- recent major recommission, refresh, refinish, and full service
- MOT valid until 27th October 2026 with no advisories
- Exempt from MOT and road tax
- Comes with two sets of keys, including a Krooklock
- Extensive documentation of restoration work, including replacement of numerous body panels and mechanical components
The older comprehensive restoration included:
- 2 New doors
- 2 New wings
- 2 Inner sill to floor sections.
- 2 Centre sills
- 2 Castle rail sections.
- 2 Outer sills.
- 2 Rear wing repair panels.
- 2 Jacking points
- 2 Jack support panels
- 1 Front panel
- 1 Rear panel
- Repairs to rear chassis legs, boot floor, and rear inner wheel arches
- 2 New springs
- 1 New windscreen
- ! Seat Cover set
- 1 Carpet set
- 1 Hard panel set
- 2 Door cappings
- 2 Chrome bumper sets complete
- 1 set shock absorbers
- 1 Engine overhaul.
- Lumenition ignition Conversion
The Condition
- Exterior refinished in classic Tartan Red
- Underbody treated with Waxoyl, Dinitrol and Lanoguard for protection
- Recent new hood with powder-coated foldaway frame
- Fitted with four new Minator alloy wheels with new Toyo Nano Energy 175/70/14 tyres
- Spare unused tyre mounted on a Rostyle wheel
- Moto Lita wood rim/alloy steering wheel
- Retains increased ground clearance and ride height of rubber bumper MGB
The Mechanics
- 1.8-litre B Series engine
- Four-speed manual transmission with functioning overdrive
- Rear axle (previously replaced) appears in good order
- Gearbox, synchromesh, and overdrive reported to be in good working order
- The vendor states the car drives "really well, straight and true with no fuss" with a "very willing engine"
Recent work included:
- Full brake overhaul with new rear brake shoes, handbrake cable, front pads, serviced cylinders and callipers
- Steering rack serviced with new boots, track rod ends, locknuts and track reset
- Two exchange rear shock absorbers recently fitted
- New wiper rack and motor assembly with new wiper blades
- Battery isolator switch installed
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Reacties
Shaneev••••
BiederWanneer is de restauratie uitgevoerd? Hoe zitten de naden van de voor- en achtervleugel en hoe stevig is de vloer? Bedankt.
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John De••••
VerkoperGeachte heer Shaneev. Bedankt voor uw aanvraag. Volgens de documentatie bij de auto is de paneelreparatie uitgevoerd in en rond 1990. Alles is nog steeds in orde. Met vriendelijke groet, John Denton.
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Zippy18••••
BiederWaar zit de overdrive-schakelaar gemonteerd, alsjeblieft?
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John De••••
VerkoperBeste meneer Zippy. Bedankt voor uw opmerking. Het kan soms verwarrend zijn, afhankelijk van de exacte fabricagedatum in vergelijking met de registratiedatum. Ik had in 1978 een "nieuwe GT" die ruim 18 maanden op voorraad had gelegen! Met vriendelijke groet, John.
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Zippy18••••
BiederWaarom is dit een ouder dashboard? En heb je het origineel?
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John De••••
VerkoperGeachte heer Zippy, Het dashboard zat bij de auto en als het vervangen is, vermoed ik dat dit tijdens de grote restauratie een paar jaar geleden is gebeurd. Ik heb wel een later type dashboard van een andere auto, dat u kunt krijgen als u de auto koopt. Bedankt voor uw aanvraag. Met vriendelijke groet, John Denton
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geoff.f••••
BiederWordt de motorkap geïnstalleerd om weerbestendig te zijn, of zal dat nog gebeuren?
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John De••••
VerkoperDe motorkap, die bijna nieuw is, wordt volgende week gemonteerd zodra hij terug is van een zeer kleine reparatie aan het doek. Er is ook een goede tonneauhoes. Met vriendelijke groet, John Denton
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