Highlights
- One registered keeper from new
- Vast history dating back to original purchase
- Smart Snowberry White with retrimmed black leather interior
- Recent servicing, full fluid change and rear wheel cylinders
- Voluntary MOT to November 2025
The Appeal
Here is the proverbial needle in a haystack: a 1969 B Roadster that has been with the same registered keeper from new. Finished in Snowberry White with retrimmed black leather interior, it is a fantastic find and a much-loved car.
The condition is impressive and the vast history file a remarkable deep-dive into a car’s 56 year life. The appeal of this car is that beyond the compelling provenance, it is a really good example of the B in a great colour combination.
The bodywork presents well, just a few very minor points to note, while inside the carpets and leather seats have been renewed. The roof is also new. Alongside regular servicing recent mechanical work has included new rear wheel cylinders and replacement fluids across the engine, brakes, gearbox and differential.
The icing on this appropriately icing-coloured car’s cake is a voluntary MOT, a further indication of the current keeper’s fastidious approach. It runs to November 2025 and contains no structural or mechanical advisories.
The vendor says:
“This car has been maintained as a passion project for +50 years. It drives well and is enjoyed.”
History and Paperwork
- Registered 1st April 1969
- DVLA records show one registered keeper from new
- Vendor states that he purchased the car in 1971
- Maintained by the same owner for over 50 years
- Complete service history dating back to original purchase
- Comes with full service records
- Includes extensive documentation on maintenance work history
- Heritage certificate included
- Always stored in a garage with a dry, sealed floor
- Voluntary MOT valid until 12th November 2025 with minor advisory to note
- Extensive handwritten notes for restoration and servicing work
- Photographs of older restoration
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle
- Brake, gearbox, differential and engine fluids replaced November 2022
- New rear wheel cylinders November 2024
- 57,139 miles showing on last MOT and 57,144 miles showing in photos
The Condition
- Snowberry White paintwork in very good condition with light aging to note
- Vendor reports that the paintwork has been refreshed during his ownership
- Some minor chips and marks to note but not unsightly or detracting from overall quality
- Small area of non-white repair to nearside front arch as shown
- Bodywork presents very well with straight lines and good panel fit
- Vendor reports the floors have been sealed
- Underside presents well in photos with no structural advisories on last MOT
- Exterior chromework in good order with front and rear bumpers rechromed
- New black vinyl roof in good condition with matching tonneau as shown
- Painted wire wheels with matching spare in good order with light tarnish to note
- Matching Avon tyres in generally good order with advisory to note on MOT
- Black leather interior recently retrimmed in correct finish and pattern
- Seats are in good order with no reported tears or damage
- Black carpets recently fitted and in good condition
- Original dashboard and switchgear in good order with light aging to note
- Three spoke sprung factory wheel as shown
The Mechanics
- 1,798cc 4cyl MGB engine
- 4spd manual gearbox with optional factory overdrive
- No modifications from factory standard
- We are told that everything works correctly
- Factory tools as shown
- Extensive history file of maintenance dating back to car’s earliest day
- Regular servicing and routine maintenance as stated
- Recent rear wheel cylinders and fluids change as above
- No reported running or driving issues
- The choke needs to be held out, a common MGB issue
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on MOT
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