Highlights
- Very smart Bronze Yellow
- Two registered keepers
- Previously owned by MGB enthusiast for 40 years
- Huge history file including handwritten records back to mid 70s
- Comprehensive service history with every maintenance record since new
- MOT records to October 2024 with no recent advisories
The Appeal
What sets this pretty Bronze Yellow ‘72 B is not just the high standard of presentation. Thanks to the fastidious approach of the previous keeper, who retained it for 40 years, it comes to market with every maintenance record from new. The details include extensive handwritten notes where the previous keeper recorded every fuel fill and journey. It is a treasure trove for the enthusiast.
The car is in very good order as you might expect of such a meticulous approach. It is one of rare the ‘wide mouth’ cars with the Mustang-influenced recessed grille that was produced for a couple of years in the early 70s. Across the bodywork, paintwork and interior it is in very good order.
The car has been converted to unleaded. Recent mechanical work has included a distributor overhaul, new oil cooler and upgraded to a Kenlowe fan. It is the desirable ‘overdrive’ manual gearbox model.
Naturally the car is MOT exempt, but despite this there is a continuous run of MOTs valid up to October 2024. There were no advisories on the last test and the car has covered only 1,000 miles since. Overall, this is a great example of the popular B with fantastic provenance.
The vendor says:
“Thoroughly rewarding drive in what is a stunning, largely original vehicle in almost original specification with only modest mechanical and aesthetic enhancements. Most striking and reassuring feature is the labyrinthine service history and meticulously maintained record of maintenance. A true labour of love over many decades, the car was valued for insurance purposes at £14000 in 2020. Having been cherished and exhibited at shows since the 1980s, this MGB deserves to be in the hands of a dedicated enthusiast.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 8th August 1972
- Two registered UK keepers
- Current owner since January 2024
- Previous keeper was a dedicated MGB enthusiast who kept the car for 40 years
- Total of 126,700 miles recorded since new according to seller
- MOT completed in 2023 despite exemption as a historic vehicle
- No advisories on last MOT which expired in October 2024
- 25,847 miles showing on last MOT and 26,700 miles notified by seller
- Comprehensive service history includes every maintenance record
- All fuelling records kept in notebooks dating back to mid-1970s
- Always stored in a garage
- Only driven in dry conditions in recent years
- Valued for insurance purposes at £14,000 in 2020
- Cherished and exhibited at shows since the 1980s
The Condition
- Original Bronze Yellow with only minor age-related blemishes
- Bodywork presents well with straight lines and good panel fit as shown
- Slight stone chip bubbling to note on sills as shown in photos
- Factory Rostyle wheels with only minor corrosion and matching spare
- Exterior chromework in good and seemingly original order
- Black vinyl roof in good order with clear screens
- Full and partial tonneau covers in original grey fabric bags included
- After-market black hardtop included
- Car appears free from rot and rust throughout according to seller
- No structural advisories on last MOT in October 2023
- Comprehensive Waxoyling of all vulnerable areas
- Original navy blue with seats having been retrimmed
- Fitted with inertia reel seatbelts
- Moto Lita wooden steering wheel and wooden Momo gear knob
- Original steering wheel and gear knob included for factory reversion if desired
- All instruments and switchgear in good working order
- Door cards feature useful storage bags as shown
The Mechanics
- 1,798cc 4cyl MG engine
- 4 manual gearbox with optional factory overdrive
- Converted to unleaded fuel
- Recent new oil cooler installed
- Kenlowe electric fan added
- Distributor overhauled
- Appears mechanically sound according to seller
- Overdrive functioning correctly
- No reported running or driving issues
- No advisories on last MOT in October 2023
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