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Winning bid
£3,900

1978 MG MGB

Highlights

  • Only 35,750 miles on the clock, which the vendor believes to be genuine
  • Previous owner kept the car for 43 years
  • Recently fitted with new 3-piece clutch
  • Original soft top in good condition
  • Current owners offering pre-sale service


The Appeal

Powered by the familiar B-series straight-four, with handsome lines and nimble handling, it's little wonder that the MGB managed to perfectly hit the zeigeist when it was introduced, and quickly became one of the most synonymous examples of the Great British sports car. It continues to be one of the most accessible classics on the market, thanks in no small part to its enormous support network.

This 1978 example is one of the later rubber-bumpered MGBs, proudly reported by the vendor to carry a low mileage of just 35,750 miles. Having been cherished by its previous owner for an impressive 43 years, this MGB has seen little use in recent years and will no doubt benefit from a buyer willing to bring it back up to true road-going snuff. 

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History and Paperwork

  • First registered in the UK on 13/04/1978
  • Three former registered keepers
  • Current owners purchased the car in May
  • Previous owner had the car for 43 years
  • MOT exempt
  • No service history available
  • Previously serviced by local non-specialist garage but not annually due to low usage
  • Current owners are happy to pay for a basic service before collection
  • Mileage stands at 35,750, believed to be genuine
  • Kept in a dry garage overnight

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The Condition

  • Bodywork presents well with slight blemishes on the bottom of the front wings
  • Some bubbling in the paint at the bottom of the right front wing behind the mud flap
  • A few small paint chips where the leading edge of the bonnet has hit the top of the wings
  • Original soft top is in good condition
  • Hood in fair condition and comes with extra covers
  • Striped seat covers are in good condition
  • Carpets and seats in reasonable order
  • Heater and switches all work

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The Mechanics

  • 1798cc B-series 4-cylinder engine
  • 4-speed manual transmission
  • The vendor reports the car as "generally in okay mechanical condition"
  • Could benefit from re-bushing on the front
  • Oil pressure is reportedly very good (55/60 when driving)
  • Overdrive has stopped working
  • New 3-piece clutch recently fitted
  • Replaced seat covers
  • New steering wheel
  • Ignition coil has been replaced at some stage
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Winning bid
£3,900
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Auction Details

  • Year1978
  • MakeMG
  • ModelMGB
  • ColourWhite
  • Odometer35,750 Miles
  • Engine size1798cc
  • TransmissionManual, 4 speed
  • Steering positionRight Hand Drive
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownMorecambe
  • CountyLancashire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

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£3,350
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£3,250
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£3,150
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