Highlights
- Comprehensive history from previous owners with photo library of works
- Always garaged
- Unmodified example with original engine specification
- Solid underneath with wax oiling protection
- Recent mechanical investment including reconditioned cylinder head with new valves and seals
The Appeal
The MGB GT remains one of the most elegant designs that Pininfarina ever penned, and has become one of the most celebrated sports cars of its era - a handsome, fixed-roof fastback of the legendary MGB Roadster that takes the best of British and adds a spot of Italian glitz where it counts.
This 1971 example stands out for its originality - but it's clearly been pampered, too. The vendor informs us that the bodywork is in very good overall condition, and reports the underside to be in fine order, too, with a wax-oil treatment covering its bases.
The current owner has invested sensibly in the mechanicals, with the cylinder head reconditioned with new valves and seals, alongside replacement of the radiator, water pump, and all rubber hoses. A Weber carburettor was fitted by the previous owner and has been properly tuned by the current keeper. Fresh chrome knock-off hubs and brand new tyres complete the package.
History and Paperwork
- UK market RHD car first registered in 1971
- The DVLA records 7 former keepers
- MOT exempt
- Extensive history from previous owners with photo library of works
- Always garaged, we are told
- No modifications made
- V5C present
The Condition
- Attractive Old English White livery
- Some gentle signs of blistering around the lower arches
- Wheels replaced with brand new chrome knock-off hubs
Brand new tyres fitted - WaxOyled underneath
- All switchgear reportedly operational
- Interior appears to be in very good order
- Bolsters appear full and well-presented
- Instruments clean and legible
- Walnut dash has a fine shine
- Carpets appear well presented
The Mechanics
- 1,800cc 4-cylinder engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Weber carburettor fitted by previous owner and tuned by current owner
Replacement parts fitted by the current owner include:
- Radiator
- Water pump
- All rubber hoses
- Cylinder head reconditioned with new valves and seals by current owner
- We're told that the car drives as it should
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