1972 MG MGB Roadster

Highlights

Brand New Gold Seal engine fitted in c.2011, covering c.10,000 miles since
Recent new wire wheels, sill kick plates, sports steering wheel and convertible hood (inc. frame)
Regularly maintained by a local MG specialist
Superbly presented inside, out and under the bonnet
Accompanied by a substantial history file

The Appeal

It doesn’t matter if you’ve got a garage packed to the rafters with Ferraris and Rolls-Royces, you should still find room for an MGB. There really is no substitute for a proper British roadster and we’re pleased to report that we’ve found a really good one…

This 1972 MGB is a very handsome example, benefiting from a great deal of servicing and new components over the years. During present ownership, it’s been garaged and the vendor has entrusted a local MG specialist with regular maintenance, ensuring it’s always ready to take out and enjoy. Notable new parts include the folding roof, (including its frame), a fresh set of chromed wire wheels, a wood-rimmed sports steering wheel and new sill kick plates. The engine was replaced with a highly-regarded Gold Seal unit in around 2011 and this has since given approximately 10,000 miles of trouble-fre motoring.

The vendor comments that the MG drives very well, is easy to maintain and looks fantastic. What’s not to love?

The History and Paperwork

UK market example in RHD
First registered 22/09/1972
12 former registered keepers
28,995 miles indicated (five-figure odometer)
We’re informed that around 10,000 miles have been covered since the new engine was fitted
Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
We’re informed that the MG is serviced every year by a local specialist
Garaged under a cover
Large and carefully curated history file
V5C present
Various invoices from specialists for parts and servicing over the years
Gold Seal engine information document
Several MGB servicing guides/repair manuals
Instructions for the Pioneer Bluetooth stereo
Details of the Moss Motors upholstery kit

The Condition

Resplendent in ‘Snowberry White’ - very similar to ‘Old English White’
Recent new soft top (inc. frame) and new sill kick plates
Recent new chromed wire wheels, spinners and tyres
Straight-looking bodywork with well-fitting doors and hood
Very smart paint and chrome finishes with very few notable imperfections
The vendor informs us that the paint and chrome are regularly polished to keep them at their best
Usefully equipped with a boot lid-mounted luggage rack
The refurbished interior looks in superb order for its age
Reupholstered seats with little in the way of wear
The door cards, dashboard and carpets all present very well
Wood-rimmed sports steering wheel installed by the vendor
Pioneer DIN Bluetooth stereo fitted
Underneath the MG, all appears in very sound order and protected by underseal

The Mechanics

1.8-litre Gold Seal B Series l4 with twin SU carburettors
Four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive
Smart engine bay, with the motor retaining its gold-painted rocker cover
C.10,000 miles covered since the new engine was installed
As the invoices displayed in the gallery show, this MG has been submitted for copious professional servicing over the years
The vendor states that all is in very good working order and the MG is ready to be enjoyed

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