Highlights

Recent restoration
Great all round condition
Mot and tax exempt
Overdrive

The Appeal

Built from 1962 until 1980, the MGB Roadster was the best-selling British convertible of all time with nearly 390,000 being made, the majority of which were exported to America. Powered by an 1800cc 4-cylinder engine producing 95 HP providing a 0-60 time of around 11 seconds.

Its sporty looks and predictable handling helped to make it one of the most popular British sports cars of the day and the early MGBs with the slim chrome bumpers are amongst the most sought-after models.

The car was restored by its previous owner in 2018, after purchasing it from an elderly gentleman who had recently had the car SORNed for three years due to ill health. The car was then sold to South Norfolk Classics where the current owner purchased it in 2021.

Presented in striking Iris Blue which really suits it, the matching numbers car looks absolutely stunning with roof up or down and having only driven 1000 miles, the vendor feels it needs to find a new home where it will hopefully enjoy greater use.

The History and Paperwork

Supplied new in 1965
V5c present
Historic vehicle
MOT and Tax exempt
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Factory Record Certificate
1 key
Haynes manual
Only one owner since restoration
Full took kit
Spare wheel and jack

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The Interior

Blue vinyl seats with grey piping in excellent condition throughout
No rips, tears or marks on the seats
Inertia seatbelts
Moto Lita steering wheel
Painted dash
All gauges and electrics work
Dashboard and trim are free from any cracks or damage
Door cards in good shape with some small marks here and there
Carpets good – passengers side has some duct tape to the far edge which is beneath seat so not really noticeable
Clean carpeted boot with full-size matching spare wheel
Map light

The Exterior

Iris Blue paintwork looks excellent throughout. Here are a few small imperfections on close inspection such as a small dent in the chrome trim on nearside and stone chip to the front but you have to look hard
All in all its in fantastic condition and a credit to the restorer
No dings or scratches
Recent tyres all round
Wire wheels
Wing mirrors and trim all present well including the door handles and the bumpers
Chrome is great shape all round
Underneath appears good and solid
Lights all work and are free from any cracks or damage
Navy blue double duck hood
Tonneau cover

The Mechanics

1798cc petrol engine
4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive
All electrics reported to function correctly
Oil change 12 months ago
The vendor advises that the car is in excellent mechanical shape, starting and driving very well with no major issues to report or advise, other than light oil leak which isn’t excessive

The Summary

A beautifully restored 1965 MGB that looks stunning and is ready to go. While there may be a few around on the roads today, to find one in this condition isn’t so common. With a very willing sounding engine this could represent the gate to lots of very enjoyable driving around the country roads, roof down and wind in the hair. It will also likely appeal to collectors so will be one to watch.

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