Lot Ended
Description
Large amount
of work carried out in 2017; receipts showing some of the work carried out over
the year; driven to site over 35 miles
This
1976 MGB Roadster presented in classic blue with a black leatherette interior
and matching black hood was first registered in April 1976 and showing 11 former
keepers. This 1,798cc manual example has been in current ownership since
February 2025 and has recently been driven over 35 miles to site, performing as
expected with smooth starting, stopping, and general road manners during
photography and video capture.
The car has been
well maintained over the years with a significant amount of documented
expenditure, particularly in 2017 when it benefitted from extensive mechanical
and structural work. This included a new full stainless steel exhaust system,
replacement fuel tank and sender unit, SU electronic fuel pump, brake overhaul
with new linings, cylinders, hoses, caliper kits and servo kit, along with a new
clutch and battery.
Cooling reliability was improved with a replacement
radiator and hoses, while the running gear was refreshed with five new tyres,
refurbished wheels, and a comprehensive renewal of suspension components
including inner and outer sills, castle sections, front and rear skirt panels,
inner wing braces, and all rubber bushes and mountings.
Further improvements include some refreshed interior trim, LED
reverse lamp inserts, new side and front window rubbers, halogen headlamps, a
new ignition lock supplied with two sets of keys, and a new half tonneau cover.
The engine has undergone a minor overhaul incorporating new bearings, oil pump,
rocker shaft, water pump, and both front and rear crankshaft seals.
It is
not confirmed whether the cylinder head has been modified for unleaded fuel,
however Castrol additive has been used as a precaution. The underside has been
waxoyled and undersealed, contributing to its long-term
preservation.
The MG remains a strong driving
example and performs well on the road; however, the paintwork has begun to
blister around the car and would benefit from a repaint in due course. This is
purely cosmetic and does not detract from its usability or driving enjoyment,
but would significantly enhance the overall appearance and
presentation.
Extensively improved example of the
ever-popular MGB Roadster, offering classic British open-top motoring with a
strong history of maintenance and thoughtful mechanical
investment.
Contact
james.booth@brightwells.com