Highlights
- One registered keeper from new
- Stored in a humidity-controlled, heated garage
- Comprehensive history file dating back to 1980
- Concours standard respray in the 1990s, with minimal mileage since
- 49,840 genuine miles from new
The Appeal
Simply one of the most enduring, essential classics of all time - the MGB is the stuff of legend, and it's a very well-earned one. Spirited performance, timeless design and a massive support network make this perhaps the definition of the British Sports car, stemming from a time when it seemed to be a purely anglocentric art.
This excellent example has been with the same keeper since 1980, and has been beautifully cared for. Following its early years as a daily driver, the vendor has kept the car in dry, humidity-controlled storage, while still indulging it in regular maintenance. The result is a bit of a time capsule, with plenty of originality and a distinctive character.
The History and Paperwork
- One registered keeper from new
- Used daily for a few years, then kept in a humidity-controlled, heated garage
- Only taken out for special occasions from the late-80s onwards
- Comprehensive history file documenting all works completed
- Includes records of bodywork and respray to concours standard in the 1990s
- MOT exempt and last tested in 2021
- 49,840 genuine miles from new
The Condition
- Bodywork appears in smart condition, having undergone some restorative work in the '90s
- Resprayed in the 90s, with minimal mileage since
- Paintwork looks in very good order for its age
- Wheels and tyres appear in fine fettle
- Some minor surface corrosion to the underside
- No sign of any rips or tears to the soft top
- Interior presents well with minimal signs of wear
- Upholstery is in sound condition with no issues we can discern
- Dashboard is clean and well-kept
- Controls and instrumentation are reported to function correctly
The Mechanics
- 1,798cc B-Series 4-cylinder engine
- Manual transmission with four gears plus overdrive
- Engine bay looks in good condition
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
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