Extensively rebuilt and modified with a de-seamed and de-chromed 'Americana' styling
Mazda 1,798cc fuel-injected engine with five-speed manual gearbox
Targa top conversion with two removable panels
Dry stored for many years during and after its transformation
The Appeal
The MGB Roadster remains one of the most beloved and accessible British sports cars ever made, and thanks to its whopping great support network, mechanical simplicity and easy-going nature, it's become one of the best bases out there for modification, upgrade and re-engine. The Mazda and the MGB have met plenty of times in enthusiast circles, and this 1977 car gleefully swaps in a 1.8-litre Mazda MX-5 engine, with a full restyle. The result is a truly unique, one-of-a-kind classic.
The bodywork has been de-seamed and de-chromed to create a clean, contemporary 'Americana' aesthetic, complemented by flush push-button door handles, LED lighting throughout, and a race-style concealed fuel filler. A Targa top conversion adds structural rigidity and reduces scuttle shake, while the two removable panels offer open-air motoring when the mood strikes.
Proudly noted as a ready-to-run, well-kept and well-presented classic, we expect this car will turn plenty of heads at auction and on the modern network. image.png1.93 MB
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Comments
Clive O••••
Morning does the car have a heater?
Gi••••
SellerSorry for the delay, just got home. No the car doesn't have a heater fitted. I tend to drive it with at least one roof panel in the boot.