Highlights
- Appealing OEW early BGT with overdrive
- Two registered keepers from new
- Extensive restoration front to back of car since 2015
- Annual servicing and maintenance by seller regardless of mileage
- Rare early model with sought-after specification
The Appeal
Pininfarina’s reworking of the MGB roadster to create the BGT was inspired. The result was a mini-E-Type for the masses, a sports car that was also practical and perfect for long road trips.
Early cars like this one are in demand because they retain the purity and period details that enthusiasts love. It is quite a special car having had just two registered keepers from new and a full, bare-metal restoration since 2015 that the vendor describes as ‘nut and bolt.’ The work covered the aesthetics, structure and mechanicals.
Finished in classic Old English White, this lovely car is in great order and ready for the buyer to benefit from all of that investment and improvement. It looks perfect for summer drives and road trips.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 13th February 1968
- VIN records confirm this car was built in early 1968
- Original registration document
- Two registered keepers
- Current keeper since June 2014
- The previous registered keeper bought the car from new
- Car stood for some years after he passed away
- Acquired by the current keeper as a project for restoration
- Restored by the seller with extensive work he describes as ‘nut and bolt replacement front to back’
- We are told that all parts were sourced from MG Owners Club
- He also states that all components were replaced or refurbished during the work
- Maintained regularly by the current owner since restoration
- Full strip down and bare metal respray conducted by the current owner
- Yearly oil changes despite low mileage in between
- Old tax discs
- Various invoices for parts showing restoration work nine years ago
- Chrome bumpers and other exterior fittings purchased in May 2020
- 2 keys
The Condition
- Comprehensively restored by seller since 2015 covering all aspects of the car
- Appealing early BGT aesthetics with early badging
- Refinished in classic Old English White which remains in very good condition
- Full professional stone chip protection to underside as part of the respray
- Car presents very well in photographs but vendor advises the top coat is showing signs of age
- The roof has a few blemishes which, while minor, could benefit from a new coat of paint
- Bodywork presents very well with good panel fit particularly to doors
- Most of the chrome work has either been replaced or polished up
- Chrome wire wheels in good order with tyres showing similar condition
- Exterior very well kept although chrome trim embellisher for rear screen appears to be missing
- Well kept and refurbished interior which is unmodified and factory correct
- Cabin retrimmed including full carpet replacement, seat covers and door cards
- Dashboard has also been refurbished and presents in very good condition
- Black seats and door cards with red piping all in good order
- Original headlining which is presentable but may benefit from replacement
- Three spoke leather-rimmed wheel showing light wear
The Mechanics
- 1,798cc 4cyl MG engine developing 95bhp
- Manual gearbox with 4spd and desirable overdrive unit
- Gearbox and engine reported to run well and operate correctly
- Vendor reports that the car has had a full mechanical rebuild
- There are various invoices to support this
- Work covered engine, clutch, brakes, hydraulics, overdrive unit, suspension and brakes
- Engine bay is very presentable and well kept
- Mechanicals overhauled by seller since 2015
- Annually serviced by seller irrespective of mileage
- We are told that the car drives very well with no issues
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