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Winning bid
£14,250

1974 MG MGB GT V8

Highlights

  • Comprehensive restoration including bare metal respray in 2022
  • Engine rebuild with fast road cam completed in 2022
  • Sports stainless steel exhaust system enhancing performance to 148 HP


The Appeal

Thanks to the familiar burble of the Rover V8 and its surprisingly versatile fastback tailgate, the MGB GT V8 may well be a contender for the most desirable MGB ever built. These are just that little bit faster, meaner and cooler than the rest of MG's 'B' sports cars. 

They're still impressive on their feet, still very capable on the road and simply look superb, while being supported by the MGB's familiar audience and enthusiast base. 

This particular example has undergone significant work in recent years, which sets it apart in style - including a bare metal respray and comprehensive engine rebuild in 2022 featuring a fast road cam for enhanced performance. The car's further upheld by a stainless steel exhaust system and now clocks in at circa 148bhp! 

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History and Paperwork

  • First registered on the 12th July 1974 and delivered to Appleyard of Bradford
  • Re-shelled by Lightcliffe Motors of Halifax in the early 1990s using a rust-free factory shell re-imported from California
  • Acquired by the current owner in January 2024
  • The car is stored under cover in a roofed barn
  • Indicates 14,843 miles on a five-figure odometer
  • Accompanied by a collection of invoices and British Motor industry Heritage Trust certificate
Further restored in 2022-23 by Vitesse Motor Services, a Rover V8 specialist, including:
  • A bare metal re-paint in Glacier White
  • Fitting of a lightly modified V8 engine
  • New galvanised fuel tank
  • Refurbished mechanicals
  • ...And much more, as part of the £15,000 bill

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The Condition

  • Following its repaint in 2023, the car is still in fine, shining order
  • Chrome work looks in very good order
  • Some gentle discolouration towards the sills 
  • The vendor states that the bodywork is in excellent condition
  • Underbody appears free from notable defects with no marks or scrapes
  • Interior presents in very good order
  • Headlining is peeling slightly off in the front corners
  • All features are reported to work properly
  • Sunroof is reportedly leak-free 
  • New windscreen has been installed
  • The vendor describes the car as "stunning"

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The Mechanics

  • 3.5-litre Rover V8 engine
  • 4-speed manual transmission
  • Engine bay is in excellent order throughout 
  • Engine was rebuilt with a fast road cam in 2022
  • Sports stainless steel exhaust system installed, now producing 148 HP
  • Engine immobiliser fitted for security
  • The vendor reports that it drives very nicely
  • We've no reports of any mechanical issues 
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BEFORE YOU BUY 
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We request that a non-refundable fee  be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates. 
This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind. 
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Winning bid
£14,250
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Auction Details

  • Year1974
  • MakeMG
  • ModelMGB
  • ColourWhite
  • Odometer14,843 Miles
  • Engine size3500cc
  • TransmissionManual, 4 speed
  • Steering positionRight Hand Drive
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownSidcup
  • CountyLondon
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

19 Bids

tnbxw9b••••
Bid
£14,250
27/06/25
orlando••••
Bid
£14,000
27/06/25
mike@an••••
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£13,000
27/06/25
Bumjubb••••
Bid
£12,500
25/06/25
dr.melf••••
Bid
£12,250
25/06/25
silvago••••
Bid
£12,000
23/06/25
tnbxw9b••••
Bid
£11,000
23/06/25
dr.melf••••
Bid
£10,750
22/06/25
Stewart••••
Bid
£10,250
21/06/25
silvago••••
Bid
£10,000
21/06/25

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