1972 MGB Roadster

Highlights

Balanced 1,950cc engine with Stage 2 unleaded head
High specification car in good order
Rebuilt by the current keeper at equivalent cost of £45,000
Recently driven over 4,000 miles through France and Italy
Well kept car with desirable mechanical upgrades

The Appeal

The joy of the MGB scene is that owners have easy access to a host of high quality upgrades to improve their cars. Cars like this are the result, seemingly standard roadsters that run and drive far better than when they left the Abingdon works.

This car was extensively restored by the seller 12 years ago at an equivalent cost now of £45,000. The work included a rust-free shell, cabin retrim and raft of mechanical improvements. It now runs a balanced 1,950cc engine with Stage 2 unleaded head. There is a stainless steel exhaust, K&N filters, electronic ignition and revised front suspension.

It has been used and enjoyed - recently returning from a 4,000 mile European trip - but remains in very good order outside and in. A recent service and carburettor overhaul mean that it arrives in the market in great running order.

History and Paperwork

First registered 8th December 1972
Previously gold and refinished in red in November 1988
Rebuilt 12 years ago by the seller with details in photographs
Car has only covered around 7,000 miles since this work was completed
Recent completed a 4,000 mile tour through France and Italy
Service history known for the last 12 years
Unfortunately documentation has been mislaid due to a house move
MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt Historic Vehicle
Last MOT expired on 23rd May 2024 with no advisories and 66,770 miles on test
Now showing 70,179 miles
DVLA records 1,798cc engine but reportedly fitted with 1,950cc unit

The Condition

Restored in 2012 at equivalent cost of £45,000 including rust-free shell
Painted in classic red with very good paintwork showing only light stone chips
Bodywork is well kept with good panel fit and finish and solid arches and sills
Underside similarly well kept with no structural advisories on last MOT
Sits on smart Minator alloy wheels with nearly new 14in tyres
Retrimmed leather and fabric interior in black with red piping
Interior is well kept with few signs of age
Switchgear, dashboard and carpets in good order
Fitted with a small diameter leather-rimmed Moto Lita steering wheel
Matching spare wheel and tool kit in boot
Fitted with security locks and Thatcham immobiliser
Kenwood face-off stereo fitted
Roof in good order and fits well

The Mechanics

Balanced 1,950cc engine with Stage 2 unleaded head fitted 7,000 miles ago
Factory 4spd manual gearbox with overdrive
Carburettors recently overhauled
Recently serviced
Recently driven over 4,000 miles in France and Italy without issue
Previously mechanically restored by seller at total cost now of £45,000
No reported running or driving issues

Specification includes:

1,950cc balanced engine
Stage 2 unleaded head
LCB manifold
Stainless steel exhaust
K&N filters
Electronic ignition
Silicon hoses
Modified front suspension with 3/4in front ARB
Competition brake pads
Silicon racing brake fluid
Aeroquip brake hoses
Isolator switch
Thatcham immobiliser

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