Highlights

Rebuilt in late 1990s using certificated Heritage Shell (number BMH601580)
Well documented renovation that cost £10,000 in parts alone
Very well presented car in red with chrome wires and black leather
Less than 9,000 miles covered in the last 15yrs ( 2 owners )
Fitted with desirable factory overdrive
Regularly Waxoyl protected including engine bay
Recent service by Road & Track with new brake pads and shoes

The Appeal

Few cars embody classic motoring quite like a good MGB. These cars are rugged, durable, stylish and extremely easy to own thanks to an unrivalled specialist, club and parts network.

This rather lovely 1973 B has benefitted from that support, and it shows. What you see in the photos is the result of a late-90s restoration that cost £10,000 in parts alone and included a certified Heritage Shell. The car was subsequently repainted and the interior refreshed including new leather seat covers and carpets. A smart set of chrome wires, including spare, were fitted a few years later.

Thanks to the care of its subsequent keepers, who have used it sparingly but serviced it regularly, it presents in very good order today. We’re told that it has been regularly Waxoyled, including the engine bay, which will have helped protect the structure. It comes to market with a recent full service by specialists Road & Track and new brake pads and shoes. It benefits from some useful upgrades including, waterless coolant, an electric fan, oil cooler and stainless steel exhaust.

A large history file documents the restoration, including photo book and CD and detailed spreadsheet.

The vendor says:

“The car is a pleasure to drive and is subtle and relaxed with a lovely classic MG exhaust note , the comfortable interior is easy to travel in and the car glides along at current traffic speeds no problem. The cars doors close with a quality sound and the classic instruments easy to read day or night. Whilst this was an older heritage shell conversion it looks wonderful , rust and corrosion free in every respect with great panel gaps and a level stance. A reliable, fun classic.”

Key Information

Mileage 88,875 miles indicated (stated as correct by seller) previous MOTs suggest less than 20,000 since restoration
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 1,798cc inline four-cylinder, 4spd manual with overdrive
Paperwork: Documented rebuild record on CD and in print with three-page component schedule, service history from current and previous owners, copies of all MoTs, original owner's handbook, workshop manuals, books, various invoices, BMIHT certificates

The Detail

Smart red paintwork (original since heritage shell restoration) in good order with bright finish as shown
Minor paintwork areas to note in photos including touched in bonnet chip
Small scratches to area of paintwork to lower rear near side
New brake pads and shoes fitted
Oil clean and regularly replaced along with filters we are told
Waterless coolant fitted approximately six years ago and since refreshed
Electric fan fitted during the rebuild
Stainless steel exhaust reported to be in good condition
Five chrome wire wheels with spinners fitted in 2014
Wire wheels remain in good condition
Tyres in good condition with two recently replaced
Black leather interior with red piping and matching door cards
Seats re-trimmed with new leather covers during the rebuild
Vendor reports that the seats remain in very good condition
Original dashboard with its original finish which vendor states it presents well
All clocks and gauges reported to be working
Tachometer recently replaced and in good working order
Retro-style digital radio recently fitted
Bodywork regularly treated with Waxoyl since the rebuild
Engine bay inner body panels treated with Waxoyl for preservation
The vendor states the car has good panel gaps and a level stance
Full tool kit and spare chrome wire wheel with tyre in the boot
Carpets through cabin and boot areas and cabin footwells protected with branded mats
Original owner's handbook present in the lockable glovebox

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