Highlights
- Very pretty early car in popular Tartan Red
- Older restoration by MG Engineering remaining in very good condition
- Original engine (18GB U H 56876) overhauled in 2004
- Retrimmed interior in black leather with red piping
- Serviced in October 2024 by classic car specialist
- Voluntary MOT to October 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
Sometimes it takes a really good MGB roadster to act as a reminder just how good-looking these most popular of classics are. And here is exactly that, a lovely Tartan Red ‘66 that remains in very good condition despite being an older restoration.
The car was restored by MG Engineering some years ago and the engine overhauled in 2004. The black leather interior has also been retrimmed and pleasingly retains original early B features such as the sprung three-spoke steering wheel. It is testament to the subsequent keepers that it remains in such good order, the exterior and interior carrying the sort of gentle patina that adds character to a high quality restoration.
The vendor acquired the car in 2016 and has used it sparingly, garaging it between uses. The car is MOT exempt by age but has been regularly tested by the current keeper. The most recent test shows no advisories and runs to October 2025. It was last serviced in October 2024.
History and Paperwork
- Built in late 1965 and first registered in January 1967
- DVLA records six registered keepers
- Current keeper since January 2016
- Purchased from Lower Barn Classics in 2016
- Service history and MOT records available since 2016
- Some additional history records dating back to 1990
- Restored to near original condition in 1990/1991 says vendor
- Restoration emphasized using original parts
- Photos of the restoration are available
- Restoration performed by MG Engineering
- MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt by age
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Serviced October 2024 as shown
- Handbooks as shown
- Various old MOTs
- Regularly MOT’d by current keeper during ownership
- Current MOT valid to 1st October 2025 with no advisories
- 8,732 miles showing on MOT and 8,782miles showing in photos
- Five-digit odometer so displayed mileage is not verified
The Condition
- Tartan red paintwork following older restoration that is in good condition for its age
- Bodywork presents well following older work by MG Engineering
- Sits on painted wire wheels with a matching spare as shown
- Underside in good order with no structural advisories on MOT
- Exterior chromework is bright and well finished as shown
- Black roof in good order as shown with clear rear screen
- Seats retrimmd in black with red piping in 2000 and remain in very good order
- Factory correct interior, including sprung three-spoke wheel
- Black carpets with fitted protective MG rubber over mats
- All instruments and switchgear are working, we are told
The Mechanics
- 1,798cc 4cyl MG engine
- Original engine (18GB U H 56876), which was overhauled in 2004
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Standard original engine that runs well with no known faults
- Most of the engine bay is original says the vendor
- Recent service in October 2024 with few miles since
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