Lot details Registration No: LNF443G Chassis No: GHN4/159295G Mot Expiry: Sept 2012
The MGB's suspension was by wishbones and coil springs at the front, and a live axle and leaf springs at the rear, and damping was by lever arm units all round. Braking was by discs at the front and drums at the rear. Power came from a 1798cc version of the BMC B-Series engine that produced 95bhp at 5,400rpm. The newcomer's monocoque construction resulted in (a) weight savings over the outgoing MGA, (b) reduced manufacturing costs and (c) tauter handling. The MKII model of 1967 brought an updated manual gearbox with revised ratios and synchromesh on all gears, as well as the option of a Borg Warner automatic unit. Other changes included a revised rear axle and a switch from dynamos to alternators. By the time Roadster production ceased in October 1980, a total of 399,070 had been produced.
The apparently very genuine, unmolested MGB Roadster on offer sports White paintwork coupled with Black leather upholstery. It was purchased by the vendor in 2004 from the original owner, who had had the engine replaced under warranty. The second keeper believes but does not warrant the indicated mileage of 56,976 to be genuine and has invested some £5,000 on maintaining the car in the last eight years, including the fitment of an unleaded cylinder head. 'LNF 443G' is MOT'd into September.
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