Highlights

Presents beautifully and in exceptional condition for its mileage and fifty years of age.
Mechanically sound and runs great
Original interior and new carpets in the trunk

The Appeal

At classic car shows up and down the country, you can almost guarantee that there will be an MGB present…and there are many good reasons for that. Aside from being many owners’ pride and joy, the cars are often affordable, parts are widely available and inexpensive, servicing is straightforward, and the driving experience is well judged for a car intended to offer populist appeal.

In NDY 458K, we have a very beautiful example of the MGB as the model began to mature during its eighteen years of production. It is in very good condition inside, outside and underneath, and its new owner will have a hard act to follow in maintaining the condition of this car.

Besides, there are a myriad of MG clubs and associations across the UK, whose members are as helpful and knowledgeable as they come and would be only too pleased to be contacted if needed.

This beautifully presented MGB Roadster was purchased in 2021 with an odometer reading of 96,460 to become part of a private collection; however, the owner has decided to scale down his collection, and hence NDY 458K is now offered for sale at auction.

On September 1st, 1971, NDY 458K received its first UK registration. During the intervening half century, the car has been enjoyed by no fewer than 10 former owners,

The car has been in dry storage since 2021, unused, and in fact has only been driven a mere 13 miles in the past 5 years. A check through online MOT records indicates a PASS for the last three tests. The last MOT expired in August 2015; however, the car has been dry-stored for the past five years.

Interestingly, the car has traveled just 375 miles in the eight years since its last MOT in 2014.

History & Paperwork

Mileage: 96,474 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: road tax and MOT exempt
Technical specs: 1,798cc B-Series engine, 4-speed manual transmission, and factory overdrive
Paperwork: accompanying the sale will be the V5C, two sets of keys, and a small file of past paperwork detailing parts acquired and maintenance performed in recent years

The Condition

Beautifully presented example
Convertible top demonstrated in working order
Chrome bumpers
Chrome wire wheels
DIN stereo cassette
Moto-Lita sport steering wheel

The interior of this automotive gem is in very good condition, to the extent that any viewer will frequently have to remind themselves that this is a fifty-year-old British classic.

The MGB’s original interior reflects its ‘lovingly used’ condition and promises to be a delightful place in which to spend some immersive road time. Beneath the tidy carpets, the floorpan is said by the owner to be in very good condition. The dashboard and door panels present remarkably well for their age, as does the overall condition of the upholstery and soft top interior.

It is quite evident that since the restoration at some unknown point in its past, the car has been garaged away from the elements when not in use; such is the high quality of presentation by the car.

Along with the smart and tidy interior, the car’s exterior is in beautiful condition with no rust or damage. The paint gleams to a high standard and all the brightwork shines as intended. The front and rear lights are clear of the usual age-related fogging, and all electrics are said to be in working order.

The bodywork is in exceptional condition throughout, and the tidy trunk houses the fifth, wire-spoked wheel as a spare and is fully carpeted, which was newly installed a short time ago, including a spare tire cover. Both the undersides of the trunk lid and hood are in excellent condition.

A cursory glance down each side of the car shows no evidence of damage, and the front license plate, bumper and valance, for all their vulnerability, remain in remarkably good condition. Recently, new period-correct pressed steel license plates were installed.

The front, rear and side rocker panels of the car are blemish-free, as are each of the door sill plates. The condition of the car highlights the love and care it has received over the years.

The Mechanics

1.8-liter B-Series
Four-speed manual
Working overdrive

At the photo location, the car started on the first turn of the key every time and settled into an appreciative burble. The gearbox shifted smoothly and the clutch engaged with no drama, requiring just a gentle rev to get underway, and the overdrive works perfectly too.

The owner reports the car is in very good mechanical condition, with steering, brakes, engine, drivetrain and running gear performing as well as their respective engineers intended over fifty years ago. The car is fitted with vented/drilled rotors and has recently had a new front caliper, a full brake fluid flush, and a new clutch master and slave cylinder with braided connecting hose, so the brakes and clutch are in tip-top shape.

The engine bay is very tidy and clean and is fitted with an aluminum rocker cover and air filter system with individual performance K&N-style filters and an MG cast filter cover. Likewise, the immediately visible parts of this MGB Roadster are in lovely condition, and the underside of the car is in good order too, with just the usual degree of natural oxidation that may reasonably be expected on a car of this age and mileage.

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