Highlights
- Comprehensively restored to a great standard over a number of years
- Mechanical overhaul carried out in 2012
- Retrimmed and refurbished interior
- Very smart restored bodywork and underside
- Approximately 6,000 miles covered since the restoration was completed
The Appeal
If one car was to represent all we love about classic car ownership and driving, it would likely have to be the MGB. Abingdon’s long-lived and much-loved roadster remains one of the most popular sports cars the whole world over and they’re still a popular basis for restoration. Here we have a very smart and beautifully restored 1970 ‘chrome bumper’ example.
Work began when its previous owner dismantled the car in 1990, but unfortunately, they died before the project could be completed. The vendor acquired it in 2011 and spared no expense finishing the work. The MG has now reportedly covered around 6,000 careful miles in present ownership and is said to be running and driving brilliantly. Presented in lovely order both mechanically and cosmetically, this little red roadster is not one to be missed.
The History and Paperwork
- 57,163 miles indicated on the odometer although we’re unable to confirm the correct mileage
- Exempt from MOT testing and road tax
- V5C present
- Collection of old MOT certificates
- Substantial file containing parts invoices
- Restoration work began in 1990 by the previous owner
- After completing approximately 75 percent of the work, the death of the previous owner resulted in the car being put into storage for a number of years
- Acquired by the present owner in 2011, who has completed the comprehensive restoration
- Around 6,000 miles completed since the MG returned to the road
The Interior
- Retrimmed to a high standard in 2012
- Presented very well indeed
- The vendor informs us that the seats are trimmed in leather
- Smart black upholstery with red piping
- New carpet and trim set fitted in 2012
- Moto Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel
- The vendor informs us that all the instruments and switchgear works as it should
- No signs of damage to the dashboard
- Very little in the way of wear to the controls or upholstery
- Well presented boot area containing the full-size spare wheel and various other pieces of factory equipment
The Exterior
- Handsome red paintwork in fine condition
- Desirable chrome bumper model
- Smart, straight bodywork with no corrosion or notable damage in sight
- Well presented underside with a painted finish
- The vendor points out some very small blemishes to the bonnet and off-side rear wing, although these are barely noticeable from most angles
- Fine chromework and trim with no notable imperfections
- Fitted with a chrome grille, although the original black grille is included
- Sat upon silver painted wire wheels with chrome ‘knock-off’ spinners
- The tyres looks to be in really good order
- The black soft top looks in really good order and the vendor demonstrates that it operates correctly
- Clear rear window and rear quarter windows with no damage we could discern
The Mechanics
- 1798 cc B Series engine
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Thorough mechanical overhaul carried out in 2012
- Presents really nicely under the bonnet
- The vendor informs us that around 6,000 miles have been covered since the restoration was completed
- We’re not informed of any mechanical issues
- Recent new battery, coil and fuel pump
Summary
This very fine MGB looks wonderful and is said to drive brilliantly. Restored to a great standard and in fine fettle mechanically, it would make for a very usable classic and we’re sure it will be a fine addition to any garage.
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