HIGHLIGHTS
- One of the last chrome bumper models
- Fantastic British Racing Green paintwork
- Great replacement interior
- Comprehensive maintenance and history file
- Low mileage
THE APPEAL
Arriving on the motoring scene in 1962, the MG B was the fist Monocoque sports car to roll out of the Abingdon factory. It soon became one of Britain’s best selling and most loved sports tourers with more than half a million being made during it’s 18-year production run.
You can’t beat the look of a British Racing Green MG B with wire wheels. Sure to attract attention wherever it goes, the bodywork and interior remain in great condition, and judging by the paper history, the mechanicals also appear to have been well looked after.
Restored in the past, the owner purchased this delightful roadster from MG specialists Minchins Classics, West Sussex, eight years ago, and has enjoyed driving his ‘Sunday’ classic to local car shows, covering around 1,500 miles. A new classic may be on the horizon, hence the sale.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- First registered on the 12th March 1974
- Up to date V5 present
- Healthy folder of paperwork
- British Motor industry Heritage Trust certificate
- Numerous parts and servicing invoices
- Invoice for bodywork improvements in 2016
- A couple of MG publications
- Plenty of previous MOT’s
- MOT expired in November 2022 (exempt)
- Taxed until 1st March 2024 (exempt)
Looking at the accompanying Heritage Certificate we can see that this home market MG B was built in January 1973 and left the Abingdon factory painted in Harvest Gold with Navy trim, overdrive and Rostyle wheels. It was despatched to Appleyards Limited, in Yorkshire where it was first registered as RWX 518M.
Invoices from Moss Bristol during 2013/14 suggest a previous owner undertook a sizeable degree of maintenance and improvement work. There is no clear evidence of when the body was restored, however, it still looks fresh today.
The mileage is unconfirmed, but the neatly filed old MOT’s do indicate a consistently low mileage on what is believed to be the original engine.
THE INTERIOR
- Attractive brown upholstery and trim
- Moto-Lita 3-spoke wood steering wheel
- Wooden ‘MG’ gear knob
- Recent walnut-effect dash enhancement
- Chrome bezel Smiths gauges
- Volt meter and aftermarket sound system
- No apparent electrical faults
- Excellent seats and door trims
- Very good carpeting and over mats
- Neat fully carpeted boot
- Solid looking boot floor
- Usable spare wheel and jacking tools
THE EXTERIOR
- Excellent glossy British Racing Green paintwork
- Smooth, straight looking ding-free body
- No obvious corrosion to seams, wheel arches or sills (see photos)
- Replacement rear wing lower panels in 2016 (see invoice)
- Presentable lights, trim, mirrors and badges
- The windscreen has a few wiper marks and de-lamination at the sides
- Bumpers are showing some minor corrosion spots
- Nice hood with slightly opaque windows
- Fantastic shiny chrome wire wheels
- A set of four Falken Sincera 165/80 R14 tyres with loads of tread
- Painted callipers and hubs
- Undersealed structure and floor
THE MECHANICS
- Clean and tidy engine compartment
- Trusty B-Series 1798 cc engine with good oil pressure
- 4-speed transmission with desirable working overdrive
- Points ignition and running on unleaded fuel
- 12-volt conversion
- Recent new fuel pump
- Precise steering
- Rear adjustable Spax shock absorber conversion in 2017
- Non servo-assisted brakes
- Sound looking exhaust system
- Last ‘Pass’ MOT in November 2022 at 63,311 miles
The owner confirms that this MGB starts, runs well, and is a “nice drive”. It certainly ran sweetly and sounded as a ‘B’ should during the photoshoot.
SUMMARY
The MG B package of fun performance, handling and good looks makes it an enduring option. Affordable running costs and ease of maintenance also make it so easy to live with.
This beautiful restored MG has been garaged and lovingly cared for by it’s current custodian and represents a wonderful opportunity to own a great British sports car that is ready to drive.
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