Highlights

Ex 2013 Historic Monte Carlo Rallye entrant
Perfect for road use or amateur tours and events
Recent MOT with no advisories valid until November 2025
Good condition inside and out
Smart specification with various rally features

The Appeal

The enduring appeal of Abingdon’s B lies in its sheer usability and, dare we say it, ‘improveability.’ This car proves the point perfectly. It was specially prepared for the 2013 Historic Monte Carlo Rallye where it competed with aplomb in the hands of Steve Efstathiou and navigator George Giorgiou, two stars of the historic competition scene.

The buyer therefore gets an upgraded car that works just as well as a road weapon as a competitor on amateur tours and events. The upgrades include a roll cage, Cobra buckets, rebuilt engine with Stage 2 head and a Branz retro trip meter.

The car is in very good order, looking smart on Minilite-style alloys with a quartet of high performance auxiliary lights to show the road ahead. That impression is confirmed by a long, advisory-free MOT to November 2025.

A great example of these highly usable roadsters with interesting provenance.

The vendor tells us:

“This car is ready to be driven on the road & will also turn heads at any club , show or rally. It will provide endless fun for its next owner.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 2nd May 1972
Current keeper since November 2020
Ex 2013 Historic Monte Carlo Rallye entrant with supporting evidence within photos
Previously owned by Steve Efstathiou, who competed in many rallies in various historic MGs, including this one
New 12 months MOT with no advisories, valid until November 2025
Servicing and other work at 18,149 miles in June 2021 as shown
Other invoices documenting improvements and upgrades as shown

The Condition

Smart and very purposeful car in racing red with good overall condition
Roundels to both doors and small number of decals as shown
Some localized rust bubbles as shown in photos including seams on wing tops
Underside presents well with no structural advisories on current MOT
Minilite-style 15in alloy wheels in good order as shown
Fitted with quality Vredestein tyres which show good remaining tread
Chromework presents well with only a few signs of age-related patina
Equipped with 4 high-performance spotlights
Fully working black vinyl hood in very good condition with no rips or tears
Black Cobra competition bucket seats with red piping, fitted with Luke harnesses
Both seats in good condition but with small repair to driver's right bolster as shown
Fitted with a competition roll cage
Branz retro trip for accurate mileage readings but requires connection for rallying
Carpets appear in smart condition
General patina on the dashboard as per photographs
Mountney steering wheel
Various 12-volt power sockets for additional equipment
Battery isolator switch fitted behind the driver's seat

The Mechanics

1,798cc 4cyl engine with upgrades as listed below
Professionally detailed engine bay
4spd manual gearbox with overdrive
Professionally detailed engine bay
Various mechanical upgrades
Very responsive, positive, and fun to drive as expected from the various mechanical upgrades
Serviced at 18,149 miles with 1,000 miles covered since
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT test

Specification includes:

217 Kent Cams
Side draft Weber carburettor
Stage 2 Head
Two inition coils
Petrol regulator
Standard fuel pump & Facet fuel pump on bulkhead
Uprated rear lever arm shocks
New aluminium radiator
Kenlow electronic fan
New high-performance HT leads

The vendor says:

“Very responsive, positive and fun to drive as you'd expect from the various mechanical upgrades.”

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