Lot details Registration No: GDS183E Chassis No: GHN33536 Mot Expiry: Nov 2008
Some twenty-seven years after it ceased production, the MG B remains as popular as ever. One of Britain's best loved sportscars, the model's handsome styling, spirited performance and balanced handling have won it a veritable army of fans. Based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell equipped with independent coil and wishbone front suspension, a 'live' rear axle, disc / drum brakes and rack and pinion steering, it relied (in both 'Roadster' and 'GT' guises) on a 1798cc OHV four-cylinder engine allied to four-speed manual transmission. Tough, dependable and easy to maintain, the MG B remains in many ways the ideal classic.
Finished in blue with black leather seats, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "excellent" condition with regard to its engine, four-speed manual gearbox, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres (while, he rates the electrical equipment as "very good"). Said to have been "bought by a British doctor while working in Australia", the car apparently made such an impact on her that she decided to repatriate it. Although, years of Antipodean sun had preserved the bodywork, they had taken their toll on the paintwork which had begun to crack and fade. Thus, the decision was taken some eighteen months ago to restore the MG to its former glory. Having already been treated to a reconditioned engine and mechanical overhaul 'Down Under' or so we are informed, the Roadster was given "a bare-metal respray and replacement radiator grille, bumpers and over-riders". While other work saw the previously renewed leather seats complemented by "a new walnut dashboard, trim and carpets". Further benefiting from "a detailed engine bay", this "immaculate" Roadster is offered for sale with MOT certificate and historic class (free) road tax both valid until November 2008.
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