MGB GT

Mark & Model: MGB GT

Year: 1972

Registration plate: Guernsey registered

Chassis Number: GHD5 288524 G

Engine Number: 8119

Engine Capacity: 1798 cc

Transmission: 4-speed manual plus overdrive

Mileage: 49,314

Body style: 2-door Coupe

Interior color: Tan leather

Exterior color: Dark Green

Seating capacity: 2

Wheels and Tyres: Painted wire wheels

Overall Comments

A particularly smart example of a chrome-bumper MGB, finished in a traditional colour and boasting a much upgraded interior, together with some useful mechanical improvements. Runs and drives very well as might be expected from a cherished and well cared for vehicle. There is a restoration/renovation photographic record from 2011, together with invoice history from 2016 onwards. The car is currently Guernsey registered and we can assist with shipping (worldwide) and importation processes if required.

History

Quite possibly the best known small British sportscar of all time, the MGB was first introduced in 1964 – in Roadster form – and production continued until 1980, by which time over half a million (of all variants) had been produced. The car still has a large following to this day and a good support network through specialist suppliers and an owners club.

Limited changes were made to the car prior to the substantial revision to its appearance from the 1974 model year, when the original chrome bumpers were replaced with new, steel-reinforced black rubber bumpers front and rear, to meet new US impact regulations.

Throughout the model’s life, the 1800cc engine was rated at 95 bhp peak power at 5,400 rpm, with a 6,000 rpm redline. In 1968 the gearbox was uprated to offer full synchromesh on all 4 gears. This gave performance figures of a top speed around 105 mph, and a 0-60 mph time of around 12 seconds.

This GT model was first registered, new in the UK, in September 1972 but then we have a sizeable gap in its history until 2011, when there is photographic evidence of some considerable restoration and renovation work. This included re-trimming and re-carpeting the car together, we think, with some bodywork and a re-paint.

The car remained in the UK until 2021, with an MOT record mileage of 47,404 miles in March of that year, whereupon it was purchased by a Guernsey resident and re-registered in the island in June 2021. The MGB has been well cared for since that time, with only light use, the recorded mileage still under 50,000.

Body

The bodywork is in very good shape and the dark green paint finish – which suits the car very well - looks good with very few blemishes. In 2021, the tailgate received some repair work and fresh paint. The top seam of the rear passenger side wing would benefit from some attention. The underside of the car is solid throughout. Most recently, new stainless steel bumpers have been fitted front and rear.

Mechanical

Very clean and tidy under the bonnet, the MGB has pancake air filters fitted together with a stainless steel exhaust and has a single 12-volt battery conversion. The handling and road manners are improved with the fitment of Spax damper conversions front and rear.

Interior

The renovation work of 2011 included a full refresh of the interior, which has been re-trimmed in tan leather throughout together with the fitment of quality brown carpeting and rubber MG-branded over mats. The interior also features a wood veneer dashboard insert; wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel and modern ‘period-look’ audio unit. Altogether a pleasant place to be.

Asking Price

£ 11,750