Highlights
- Pretty chrome bumper B in Old English White
- Five keepers only with current keeper since 1996
- Uprated blue leather interior with walnut dash
- Low reported mileage of 25,984 miles
- Fitted with desirable overdrive
- Large history file of maintenance
The Appeal
It’s not hard to understand the BGT’s enduring appeal. Italian-infused styling, practical mini-GT abilities and, of course, the resources of an unrivalled collection of clubs, owners and specialists.
This ‘73 BGT is the kind of example you hope to find. It has had just five keepers in its 52 years, the current one since 1996. We are told he used it regularly until becoming ill.
The white paintwork is completed by bright chrome wires with centre hubs. Key to this car’s appeal is surely the upgraded blue leather interior with its extensive walnut trim, which turns MG’s coupe into a proper luxury GT.
The history file shows regular ongoing maintenance. The radiator was replaced in 2019 and the rear brakes were serviced prior to sale. It’s clear this is a much-loved classic and we wish it well in its new life.
The vendor says:
“This is an attractive, running vehicle that sounds impressive and will turn heads. It has been cherished by it's most recent owner.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st August 1973
- Five keepers from new
- Current keeper advised since December 1996
- Used regularly until owner’s illness
- For sale due to death of current keeper
- Vendor advises low mileage of 26,496 miles but this is not verified
- Currently being regularly started and run though not driven
- Recent work to rear brakes carried out by local mechanic
- Always been covered and garaged we are told
- Large history file of invoices and other materials as shown
- Vendor reports history file dates back to 1991
- MGOC valuation document with various photos from that time
- Collection of magazines, books and manuals
- V5C
- VIN GHD5323487G
The Condition
- Well kept car in white with some light age to note to paintwork in photos
- This includes touched in scuffs to doors and other panels as shown
- Bodywork in good order with some light age to note such as passenger door
- Chromework in good order including bumpers and trim
- Fitted with chrome wire wheels and tyres showing decent tread
- Underside as shown in photos
- Vendor reports no rust through under front floor coverings
- Upgraded blue leather interior in very good order as shown
- Interior is key to the car’s appeal and includes extensive walnut trim
- Interior fittings present well including headlining as shown
- Fitted with classic period radio
The Mechanics
- 1,798cc 4cyl engine
- 4spd manual transmission with optional factory overdrive
- Engine bay detailed in burgundy paintwork as shown
- Fitted with electric fan
- Engine starts first time and runs well we are told
- Reported to be in sound mechanical condition with no known faults apart from the clutch plate sticking
- Rear brakes recently serviced but may need bedded in
- New radiator fitted in 2019
- Reported to have been used regularly until current keeper’s illness
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