Highlights
- Pretty light blue early B in very good condition
- Heritage shell restoration by Titan MG specialists
- 150bhp 1,905cc Fast Road engine with 5-speed gearbox upgrade
- Retrimmed interior in black with light blue piping
The Appeal
This standard-looking B is as pretty as it is potent. An older restoration by Titan MG using a Heritage shell, its attractive Iris Blue paintwork conceals a heavily upgraded 1,950cc Fast Road engine that has been dyno tested at 150bhp plus a long-legged 5spd manual box in 2012.
The work was done in 2004, but you would hardly know. The bodywork is well presented, and the panel fit neatly flush while the chrome shines. Inside there is a retrimmed interior with period-correct features in black with light blue piping to match the paintwork.
The engine was apparently built and developed by MG specialist for the previous owner in 2012 to a David Alston specification, which is described in the photos. The vendor tells us that it delivers a quick car that is perfect for modern driving.
A well-modified B like this one makes a great weekend car or a companion for touring events and rallies. This car has the appeal of a standard-looking early B with some well-regarded improvements.
The vendor says:
“Starts and runs beautifully. Fast road engine and 5 speed gearbox combined with electronic ignition means the car can keep up with modern traffic yet looks completely original
“Fabulous to drive. Only used in dry but could be a daily driver due to sympathetic modifications.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 15th September 1965
- VIN number GHN366454
- Current keeper since May 2022
- Colour change recorded August 2004
- V5C in the current keeper’s name
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle
- Various older invoices as shown
- Engine specification and handwritten dyno details as shown
- Older restoration featuring a Heritage shell we are told
- Bodywork completed by Titan MG specialist in Colchester
- All restoration work carried out by MG specialists we are told
- Only used in dry conditions by the current owner
- Last MOT expired May 2023 with no advisories
- 49,541 miles on last MOT and 50,197 miles showing in photos
- Parts catalogues as shown
The Condition
- Older restoration in pretty Iris Blue using a Heritage shell
- Work reportedly completed by specialists Titan MG
- Paintwork remains in very good order with only a couple of small points to note
- Vendor reports that car is not concourse but in very good condition
- Small crack on paintwork near rear bumper as shown
- A couple of small chips in generally less obvious areas as shown
- Bodywork in very good order with flush panel fit and well-kept arches and sills
- Underside can be checked in photos
- Chrome wire wheels in good order with painted wire non-matching spare
- Interior that was recommissioned some years back we are told
- Black seats with light blue piping to match exterior
- Small tear in the seam of passenger seat reports the seller
- Black carpets in good condition
- Classic radio fitted and Moto Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel
- Blue vinyl roof in good order with light age to windows
- Black tonneau included
- Please note that radio is not connected
- All original switchgear in working condition
- Factory tools and chrome wheel knock-off kit
The Mechanics
- 1,950cc Fast Road 150bhp 4cyl engine
- Engine built and fitted in 2012 according to photos
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Electronic ignition installed
- Kenlow fan fitted
- Starts immediately and runs with no known engine issues, we are told
- Can keep up with modern traffic due to sympathetic modifications, says the seller
- The vendor states it is fabulous to drive
- Could be used as a daily driver due to sympathetic modifications according to the seller
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