Highlights

Finished in the rare Tahiti Blue
Factory fitted optional overdrive
Extensive documented restoration
Features desirable optional overdrive
Tax and MOT Exempt

The Appeal

The 1975 MGB GT perfectly captures the spirit of classic British motoring, offering a mix of elegant design, enjoyable performance, and everyday practicality. By the mid-1970s, the GT had become a refined and reliable grand tourer, and examples like this one show exactly why it remains so desirable today.

Finished in the rare Tahiti Blue, this MGB GT has undergone an extensive restoration “from the sills upwards”. The vendor describes the car as “excellent in every way”, with high-gloss paintwork, clean chrome trims, and a “rust-free body” that presents especially well for a car of its age. The black faux leather interior retains its original character, complete with factory instruments, and “working switches including the overdrive”.

Under the bonnet lies the dependable 1798cc B-Series engine, paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox with full synchromesh and the optional overdrive feature; a sought-after feature for smoother, more relaxed driving. Having been in the same ownership since 1990, the car shows a reading of around 61,000 miles on the clock and comes with extensive documentation covering its restoration and upkeep.

With its tax and MOT exemption, original driver’s handbook, and history of advisory-free MOTs, this MGB GT offers a rare chance to own a beautifully finished, well-maintained example of one of Britain’s most enduring sports coupes, an ideal choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

The History & Paperwork

First registered in August 1975
Last V5C issued in May 2018
In existing ownership since 1990
8 former keepers
3 keys
The photos indicate an odometer reading of 61,361 miles
Original driver’s handbook present
The vendor notes “the car has been rebuilt from the sills upwards and it is now fully restored”
Extensive restoration and repair documentation
Tax and MOT exempt
6 advisory-free MOTs

The Condition

Presented in Tahiti Blue with minimal visible imperfections
This MG is said to have had a “high glossed paint job both inside and out, including the engine bay”
The vendor describes the exterior as having “no marks or scrapes”, and being “rust free”
Chrome trims around the car appear intact and present well
4 x 14 inch Rostyle wheels, 1 of which appears new and the other 3 potentially benefitting from future refurbishment or replacement to achieve a more uniform set
Sunroof appears in good condition
Functional boot door
Largely original interior
OEM instrument cluster and switchgear
The seller notes the “switches work including overdrive”
Black faux leather interior including seats, doorcards, and dashboard appear in good condition for a 50 year old car
Faux leather doorcards could benefit from some TLC due to evident areas of faux leather sagging
Footwell and boot carpets present well
Aftermarket single din stereo

The Mechanics

1798cc (1.8L) 4-cylinder B-series petrol engine
Approx 95 bhp
4-speed manual gearbox with full synchromesh
Desirable optional overdrive feature
Rear-wheel drive
This MG is described as “excellent in every way” by the existing keeper

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