1971 MG B GT

This is a 1971 B, so an original chrome bumper model, has recently been extensively restored so is in fabulous condition. The work was started by the previous owner who stripped the car to a rolling shell before making some body repairs and fitting new wings. The project was abandoned at this point and the current owner stepped in to finish the job, mounting the MG on a spit in his garage to get the underside solid and fully undersealed before rebuilding with a vast amount of new parts, largely at home but specialist tasks undertaken by professionals

The car was repainted and the engine rebuilt, the interior recovered and the everything shaken down to become a superb example of the MGB. Having had the enjoyment of putting this back on the road in the fine condition we now see it, the owner is now ready to move on to the next project.

The bodywork is very good on the MG, there are very few marks or blemishes on the panels and the paint smooth with a deep gloss. There is a small ding on the nearside rear wing and the panel gaps are even around the car, the only discrepancy being the bottom of the new front passenger wing which is not quite even, and a couple of small chips and paint imperfections have occurred, including by the drivers window trim and on the front of the car.

New Minilite alloy wheels are now on the car which have very few very few marks and are fitted with Avon tyres with deep tread.

The chrome bumpers and overrides and stainless brightwork are all in lovely condition, and the Britax fabric roof is in superb shape.

The cabin looks fresh thanks to recovered seats with new vinyl covers fitted, black with red piping to match the exterior and inertia real set belts in the front. There are new carpets and door cards so everything looks fresh and new.

The crinkle finish dash has a good surface and all the instruments and controls have been refitted and work as they should, and a new Pioneer head unit has been installed. The leather steering wheel and gear shifter and gaiter all look very good. The headlining is clean and the new Britax sliding sunroof is in great condition and opens correctly.

Thanks to its time as a shell on the rotisserie stand, the underside has been thoroughly covered in a good coating of under seal in all the nooks and crannies. The running gear has all been overhauled and a reconditioned engine from Thanet Engine Centre installed which now has electronic ignition and professionally rebuilt Weber carburettors fitted.

It starts easily and the manual gearbox selects gears positively, the owner tells us it drives very well. Looking in the engine bay, the new paint is apparent, as are the many new parts. It is extremely clean under the bonnet, looking almost new.

Over the last 2 years the GT has been rebuilt from a bare shell to the beautiful finished MG we now see. After some bodywork repairs by the previous owner, the current owner painted the body and with a shopping list of parts far too extensive to list here, the work to complete the car was partly being done at home and partly by specialists, the finishing touches receipt totaling £8,006.

Highlights of the parts fitted include everything from fixtures and fittings to a petrol tank, brake parts and windscreen. It has a professionally reconditioned engine and the carburettors rebuilt by Weber.

Not long finished and running very well, this MGB looks great inside and out which thousands having been spent on parts and labour during its recently completed restoration.

Its in an ideal colour and the interior is like new. Anyone considering an MGB GT would struggle to find a nicer car.

We estimate this car to fetch between £10,000 - £14,000 in auction.

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