Highlights

• Subject to extensive 2 year restoration
• Fully working Overdrive in 3rd & 4th gears
• Comes with 12 month advisory free MOT
• Improved driving quality of later model car that has been professionally lowered

The Appeal

A chrome bumper conversion car, this 1977 Roadster combines the greatly improved driving pleasure of a later with the oh so wonderful early chrome bumper styling to create a simply perfect MGB. Having been subjected to a high quality extensive restoration over the last two years, this British icon must be one of the best MGBs available today and with a 12 month advisory free MOT is ready to be enjoyed from the first moment of ownership.

The History and Paperwork

• First registered 05/03/1977
• Originally a rubber bumper car which has since been converted to the far more preferable chrome bumper style
• Subject to an extensive restoration over the past two years
• Large collection of photos of the aforementioned restoration process which are attached to this listing
• Current MOT valid with no advisories until May 2024
• MOT records indicate very little mileage amassed in recent years
• V5 registration document also present with the vehicle
• Due to the vehicles age it is tax and MOT exempt

The Interior

• Incredibly clean, highly presentable interior space
• Rich black upholstery throughout, notably lacking in wear or blemishing
• Seating boasts great levels of comfort and exhibits high quality stitching and cushioning
• Two matching black door panels in great form with clean and neat black door furniture
• Clean black dash panel, which appears free from harsh UV damage of cracking
• A true stand out piece within the cabin has to be the wood rimmed Mountney steering wheel which is undoubtedly an excellent addition to the car
• Interior trim is all of a great, clean quality
• Central switchgear cluster presents and lacks the signs of use one expects from a car of this age
• Sizeable boot area which holds the full size spare wheel and relevant tools
• Boot floors appear to be in good solid form

The Exterior

• Marvellous exterior styling, one of the most iconic shapes in classic motoring
• Finished in a wonderful dark shade of British Racing Green, arguably the best colour for a classic British sports car
• Taken down to bare metal and resprayed during the restoration process
• Converted to chrome bumpers which are of an exceptionally high quality
• Paintwork is of an equally great standard as is the rest of the chrome trim placed around the car
• Panel gaps appear consistent throughout
• The car sits on four excellent refurbished wire wheels with chrome knock off caps
• Fitted with new hood with zip out rear window
• Roof opens, unlatches and closes well and with ease
• Badging and glass work mirror the high standard the rest of the car sits in

The Mechanics

• Fitted with the legendary 1.8 litre B-Series engine
• Engine famed for its perfect blend of performance, economy and longevity
• Backed by a wealth of enthusiast and parts support
• Subject to underside restoration and fitted with new floors
• Working overdrive in 3rd and 4th gear
• Green stuff brake pads with braided hoses fitted all round
• Engine removed and block painted
• New trunnions on rear suspension
• Vendor reports of a wonderful driving experience; raw and endlessly fun, the kind that one only gets with a classic MG
• Fitted with brand new SU carburettors
• Engine and underside present in very clean order
• 12 month advisory free MOT for mechanical peace of mind for the next owner

Summary