Highlights

Extensively restored on a rotisserie spit with many new parts fitted
All sills replaced during restoration
Photographic documentation of the restoration available
In current ownership for two years

The Appeal

The chrome-bumper MGB Roadster remains one of the most accessible and rewarding British sports cars of its era, offering straightforward open-top motoring with a mechanical simplicity that endears it to enthusiasts and weekend drivers alike. The 1973 model sits towards the end of this coveted chrome-bumper period, making it a particularly appealing prospect.

This example has benefited from a thorough rotisserie restoration with many new parts fitted, and the vendor describes the car as very good and solid throughout. It is finished in a non-standard colour, lending it a distinctive appearance on the road. While much of the original paperwork was lost during a period of extended garage storage by the previous owner, photographic documentation of the restoration work is available, alongside various invoices, offering useful transparency into the scope of work carried out.

Key Information

Mileage: 88,249 miles shown (unwarranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt
Technical specs: 1,798cc BMC B-Series inline-four with twin carburettors, 94hp, four-speed manual
Paperwork: original paperwork lost during previous owner's garage storage; photographic documentation of the restoration work is available, along with various invoices
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The Detail

Restored on a rotisserie spit
All sills replaced as part of the restoration
Many new parts fitted throughout
Cylinder head replaced during previous ownership, we are told
Finished in a non-standard shade of red over a black vinyl interior
Rear luggage rack fitted
Black 14-inch wheels; spare wheel supplied
Astrali three-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel
Momo gear knob
Push-out front quarter light windows
Upgraded Pioneer stereo with Alpine speakers
The heater motor makes a noise when first turned on but turn it off and back on and it is fine
The vendor states the car is good to drive with no problems
Very stiff choke noted by the vendor
Slightly noisy tappets noted by the vendor
There are a few tears nicks in the soft-top roof
The vendor describes the interior as in very good condition
Current owner has had the car for two years
There is still obviously room for improvement but that would be up to the prospective buyer, but I would recommend viewing and a test drive with proof of insurance or I will drive, to eliminate any issues, as if it is sold, there will be no test drives just the sale

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