Highlights

• A period faithful example of the chrome bumper version of the “B” with much clearly spent 
• Over £3,500 spent in 2024 restoring body and paintwork 
• Despite being historically exempt it holds a long, advisory free MOT 

The Appeal 

The History and Paperwork 

• This MGB Roadster was first registered in June 1973 
• Over its 51-year history it has been enjoyed by a total of 11 keepers 
• This equates to an average tenure of over 4.5 years on average 
• The car was known to originally leave the factory in a red hue 
• At some point it was refinished in purple but was returned to red in 1986 
• The current owner acquired the car in February 2024 to become the 11th keeper 
• Since then, the car has covered just a few hundred miles 
• The car comes complete with a good depth of provenance providing paperwork 
• This includes the current V5 registration document in the name of the owner 
• The MGB is registered as a Historic Vehicle 
• As such it is MOT exempt and zero rated for VED exempt in the UK 
• Despite that the MG holds a current, advisory free MOT 
• This is valid until May 2025 
• A high number of previous MOTs are included in hard copy 
• Many interesting invoices from all periods of the car’s history are on hand 

The Interior 

• This MGB benefits from a highly original looking interior 
• It faithfully evokes the British sports car experience from the early 1970’s 
• Despite this it is clear that the car has enjoyed a retrim somewhere in its history 
• The cabin is predominantly finished in black 
• The seats are box pleated and finished in body matching red piping 
• These present in excellent condition and the covers are tightly fitted 
• The door cards are also trimmed in black vinyl and carpet 
• The junction of these finishes is described by red piping 
• The black carpets are edge bound in red and look quite new and in excellent condition 
• These are protected by some quality, full length MG mounted rubber mats 
• The dash front is finished in the MG’s signature textured black finish 
• The white on black Smiths gauges are in good condition and understood to be working fully 
• A Moto-Lita three spoke alloy, wooden rimmed steering wheel is fitted 
• This is matched by a wooden, MG badged gear knob 
• The more modern Sharp radio cassette head unit is fitted 
• The boot presents in uncovered body-coloured steel 
• A spare wheel is present as is a tool bag containing the spinner remover and other tools 

The Exterior 

• The exterior is presents very well in its bright looking Pimento Red paintwork 
• The paintwork appears deep and lustrous and professionally applied 
• The car appears to have been fully repainted at least twice in its history 
• Most recently the car has benefitted from nearly £3,500 worth of body repairs and paint 
• This was undertaken by Summit Motors in Maidenhead in May 2024 
• Consequently, the paint and bodywork condition look very good overall 
• A few minor imperfections are noted and photographed 
• These aren’t outside of the norms for a 50-plus year old car, however 
• A deep and lustrous shine is evident and chromed brightwork looks fresh 
• The car sits on 14-inched, 70 spoke wheels 
• These are centred with chromed, twin eared spinners 
• A mixed set of 165/80 radial type tyres are fitted with decent tread levels remaining 
• A new looking black vinyl hood is fitted presenting in an excellent condition 
• Light lenses and cabin glass all appear clear and undamaged 
• The car looks very of its period with period with all the correct badges in place 
• This is a great looking MGB in a popular colourway and presenting in excellent condition 

The Mechanics 

• The MGB is fitted with the 1.8L BMC B-series engine 
• This has proved to be a robust and reliable unit over many years 
• Originally rated at 95bhp and 110 Ib-ft of torque with power delivered to the rear wheels 
• Power is fed to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox 
• This car has clearly been mechanically well-maintained judging by its paperwork 
• The under-bonnet presentation looks clean and original 
• The side panels of the engine bay appear to be in decent condition 
• The expected original data plates seem to be present and correct 
• Plenty of new and recent components and braided hoses are evident here 
• The underside of the MGB looks well preserved 
• The exhaust appears to be a more recent system with stainless steel boxes 
• A good level of protective underseal appears present 
• No leaks or significant deformations were noted 

 

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