Highlights
- £17,500 professional body, paint, interior, engine and overdrive rebuild 2017
- Well-presented BRG with black leather and chrome wires with Firestone tyres
- Always garaged by the current keeper and never driven in the rain
- Electronic ignition recently fitted
- Few miles covered since 2022, but serviced twice
- Voluntary MOT valid to August 2026
The Appeal
Other classics may wax and wane in popularity, but there are so many good reasons why the MGB is the perennial favourite of clubs and enthusiasts: it’s very easy to own, relatively cheap to run, there are massive parts, owner and specialist support, and, of course, it looks great.
This lovely 1967 B is one of the nicest we’ve seen in a long while. Classically finished in British Racing Green, a colour that nicely accents the wide chrome wires and bright bumpers, it is the result of a professional 2017 restoration that is said to have cost £17,500. The work included renovating the body, underside, original panels, retrimming the interior and rebuilding the engine. The overdrive unit has also been overhauled.
The vendor acquired the car in 2022 and has used it sparingly. He tells us that he has covered 600 miles, yet has had the car serviced twice and been fitted with electronic ignition. Always garaged, the car has never been used in the rain since he bought it. It is a further mark of his approach that it comes with a voluntary MOT valid to August 2026. That is useful extra transparency for buyers.
The vendor says:
“As far as MGB Roadster’s go, this must be one of the best available right now. It’s in the right colour, BRG, it’s the right year, 1967, and it also has the beautiful chrome wire wheels. On top of all that, the car requires for absolutely nothing. It’s literally a turn of the key, roof down, and off you go. Someone is going to get a gorgeous little roadster for the summer.”
History and Paperwork
- UK market car first registered 24th January 1967
- Seven registered keepers recorded by DVLA
- Acquired by the current keeper in October 2022
- Stored in a garage throughout current ownership and never used in the rain
- Major work completed by the previous owner is detailed below and above
- Current keeper has performed routine maintenance only
- Serviced twice during current ownership
- Voluntary MOT valid to 19th August 2026 with minor advisory to note
- VIN number GHN398602
- Various invoices as shown
- V5C
- Vendor states that he has only covered 600 miles since buying the car
The Condition
- Very tidy chrome bumper B with bright and well-kept BRG paintwork
- Polish and detail two years ago
- Some minor points to note to paintwork in photos
- These include chips to the bonnet and nearside rear arch
- Small area of bubbling to note to boot lid
- Bodywork and underside reportedly restored and repainted in 2017
- Chrome wire wheels in very good condition with matching Firestone tyres
- Black roof with matching tonneau that appears to be in good working order
- Retrimmed black leather interior with green piping to match exterior
- Interior retrimmed in 2017 as part of the £17,500 restoration
- Black carpets through the cabin and boot areas
- Three-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel
- All instruments and switches working, we are told
- No structural advisories on current voluntary MOT
The Mechanics
- 1,798cc 4cyl MGB engine
- Twin SU carburettors
- 4spd manual gearbox with optional overdrive
- Overdrive unit rebuilt during restoration work
- Engine also rebuilt we are told, during the 2017 renovation
- The engine starts and runs well, we are told
- Electronic ignition recently fitted
- Spark plugs recently changed
- Serviced twice since the vendor bought the car in late 2022
- Has only covered 600 miles since 2022
- Very clean and tidy engine bay as shown
- Minor advisory to note on voluntary MOT
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