Highlights

Classic British sports car
Massive history folder
Starts and runs well
Very nice interior
New hood in 2022

The Appeal

Described by Classic & Sports Car magazine as the ‘gateway drug’ into the classic-car world, the MGB is a true motoring icon that retains a huge following in the UK and around the world. The car was launched in 1962 and was an instant hit; the car’s popularity meant that although production was originally intended to continue for seven years, it was extended again and again until the last car was made in 1980. Over its lifespan more than half a million MGBs and variants were produced, and the cars remain popular with classic-car enthusiasts to this day.

The vendor purchased this car from a dedicated enthusiast in July 2021, having been carefully ‘vetted’ by him to make sure that she was a suitable owner for his much-loved car! Having used and enjoyed it, and continued its cherished lifestyle, she is now relocating abroad and her new home has nowhere to store to store the car, so she has reluctantly decided to part with it.

Of particular note is the car’s amazing history file, with invoices dating back over many years, past MoT certificates, tax discs and so on, that is testament to the care and attention that has been lavished on this example throughout its life by a succession of dedicated owners.

The History and Paperwork

First registered September 1971
Current V5
Vendor relocating abroad
Seven former keepers
MoT- and tax-exempt
Huge folder of invoices, right back through the car’s history
Past MoT certificates
Past tax discs
Facsimile MGB Workshop Manual
MGB Driver’s Handbook

The Condition

Smart interior
Original dashboard and instruments
British Racing Green paintwork in need of some TLC
Clean brightwork
Wire wheels with chrome spinners
Replacement hood fitted in 2022
Reupholstered seats, in excellent condition
Tan carpets, in extremely good condition
Tan door cards
Replacement steering wheel fitted in 2023
Original steering wheel supplied
Original gearknob supplied
Replacement window rubbers supplied
Hood cover fits readily
New tyres fitted in 2021

The Mechanics

1798cc petrol engine
4-speed manual gearbox
Starts on first turn of the key
Runs with lovely engine note
Vendor reports that it drives really well
New battery in 2023
Clean and tidy engine bay
No visible issues underneath
Consistently maintained by MG specialists

Summary

With unrivalled specialist and parts support, there can be few classic cars that are a more practical proposition to own and run, and yet have huge driver appeal, than the MGB. This lovely example comes with an amazing history file, and while the bodywork needs attention in places it’s ready to be driven and enjoyed, just as the weather becomes sports-car friendly.

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