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1972 MGB GT

Highlights

  • Comprehensive restoration with a spend of approximately £11,925
  • Completed around 300 miles since restoration
  • Full bare metal respray in Blaze Orange
  • Recently renewed chrome bumpers and bright works, including a chrome wire wheel conversion
  • Recently renewed WEBASTO sunroof
  • Impressive service history with many previous MOT slips from 1978 to present
  • Will be sold with fresh 12 months MOT 

The Appeal

The next best thing to a bright orange BGT is a bright orange BGT where someone else has done all the restoration work for you. Here is just such a car, a very pretty Blaze Orange chrome bumper car that is ready to use and enjoy. 
The car has recently had nearly £12,000 spent across the bodywork, paintwork and chrome fittings. The chromework is nearly new as is the black leather interior and there is a useful Webasto folding sunroof. There is also a very detailed history file including MOT records back to 1978. 
BGTs make great and usable classic cars. This one has that big sunroof, recent expenditure and the promise of a fresh 12 months MOT for the buyer. 

History and Paperwork

  • Last MOT carried out on 06-09-2018 at 90,736 miles
  • Since last MOT, the car has covered just 237 miles
  • Will have a new 12-month MOT prior to sale
  • Purchased in July 2016
  • 7 previous registered keepers, previous keeper for 19 years
  • Always garaged by current keeper 
  • First registered 9th March 1972 
  • Good service history including many previous MOT slips from 1978 to present
  • Restoration started almost immediately after purchase in July 2016
  • Total restoration spend approximately £11,925

The Condition

  • Full bare metal respray in Blaze Orange
  • Well kept car with only small points to note in photographs 
  • Minor dent on the near side rear wing under the light cluster
  • Small patch of corrosion present which can be checked in photographs 
  • Full underside under seal applied
  • Recently Refurbished Leather black leather interior and rear seat in excellent condition
  • Original steering wheel could use some TLC or renewing
  • Renewed chrome bumpers and bright works 
  • Renewed Chrome wire wheel conversion
  • Recently Fitted Webasto Sunroof 

The Mechanics

  • 1,798cc 4cyl engine 
  • 4spd manual gearbox with desirable optional overdrive
  • New Gaz rear shock absorbers
  • Electronic ignition
  • Recent eneral health check 
  • Carburettors recently rebuilt 
  • Restoration included full engine revamp and running gear overhaul
  • Revamped braking system 
  • New brake servo, master and slave cylinders, hoses, and copper pipes
  • No reported running or driving issued
  • Will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT 


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Auction Details

  • Year1972
  • MakeMG
  • ModelMGB
  • ColourRed
  • Odometer90,976 Miles
  • Engine size1798cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownBuntingford
  • CountyHertfordshire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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