1980 MGB GT Sebring Replica
HIGHLIGHTS
- 1960s 12 hours of Sebring MGB tribute
- Head-turning MG B GT
- Accompanied by an array of paperwork
THE APPEAL
Britain's best-selling sports car, the mighty MGB. Half a million variants were produced from 1962 until 1980, yet the admiration and love for these cars seem to only increase each year.
Recommissioned as a tribute to the GT race cars at the 12 hours of Sebring, this 1980s registered MGB GT is a head-turning and honest example that would make an ideal weekend toy or classic track car. Aesthetically modified the MG still features its original 1860 cc engine and more luxurious GT interior and as such benefits from both an attractive race car look with everyday usable mechanics.
In current enthusiast ownership since 2014 the car has very much been enjoyed and loved and is accompanied by a decent history file.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- Registered December 1980
- 11 previous owners
- Current ownership since 2014
- Exterior recommissioning was carried out in approximately the year 2000 - Supplied with an array of paperwork
- An advisory-free MOT until June 2024
THE INTERIOR
- Good condition with areas of wear
- Enjoyable sporty design
- Light patina present
- Fabric seats in fair condition but display wear
- Tears present on driver's seat
- Small marks on the front passenger seat
- Rear seats removed
- Stains present on the headliner
- Wear to glovebox
- The rear boot is clean and presentable
- Black vinyl door cards in good condition
- Spare wheel present
- Dials and buttons reported to be in working order
THE EXTERIOR
- Sebring replica
- Areas of wear present
- Areas of patina
- Head-turning racecar appearance
- Green body with race decals
- Plastic headlight covers
- Yellow lower bumper with spotlights
- Patina displaying on chrome items
- Paint blemish by the rear side window
- Paint blemish to arches
- Deep scratch to the front arch
- Aftermarket 5-spoke alloys with new tyres
THE MECHANICS
- 1860 cc 4-cylinder engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- MOT until 11th June 2024
- Reported to be in good running condition
- Supported by an array of invoices
- Recent expenditures including new tyres
SUMMARY
A charming tribute to the racers of the 1960s, this MGB GT offers alluring race car aesthetics with highly regarded factory 1.8L mechanics. A fun weekend car, race project or just something standout to take to shows, this MGB would make a great purchase for a lot of reasons.
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Auction Details
- Year 1980
- Make MG
- Model MGB GT
- Colour Green
- Mileage 69,938 Miles
- Engine size 1860
- Seller Type Private
- Town West Sussex
- County Sussex
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- Sh•••• £6,500 22/08/23
- re•••• £5,500 18/08/23
- ad•••• £5,300 18/08/23
- 91•••• £5,200 18/08/23
- re•••• £5,100 18/08/23
- 91•••• £4,900 18/08/23
- ad•••• £4,800 18/08/23
- re•••• £4,700 18/08/23
- Fi•••• £4,500 18/08/23
- Fi•••• £4,200 18/08/23
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