1965 MGB Roadster For Sale

CAR HAS TO GO, NEED THE SPACE BACK!

MGB Roadster

Registration: ECJ 954C

Year: 1965

Mileage: 80427

Owners: 3 from new

History:
The first lady owner MS Hilary Homes bought the car new in 1965 and it wasn’t until 2015 that the car was sold and restored by the second owner Mr Ian Hunter. It’s believed that the car was left in dry storage for a number of years before being unearthed.

The car was bought in February 2015 by a Mr Ian Hunter who carried out the restoration of the car and has very much kept the original feel and as many original parts as possible

Works carried out under Mr Hunter:
Full bodywork and structural restoration along with respray – lower halves of wings replaced, along with sills. Floor edges replaced but the floors do seem to be the originals

Full engine rebuild –New piston rings, bottom end rebuild with new bearings, timing chain, oil pump, oil seal and head decoke.

New clutch, with rebuilt Master and new slave cylinder

All new brake hydraulics

Professionally rebuilt dynamo and starter motor (both appear to be the originals)

LCB manifold and stainless steel silencer boxes

Full carburettor rebuild with new jets, fuel pipes needles etc.

New fuel tank and fuel pump

New steering rack

Rebuilt suspension with kingpins reamed.

The car moved on again to its current owner in 2016 to Mr K Newell

Mr Newell carried on the restoration of the MG with an extensive list of works

Carried out by “Wey Classics MG Specialist”

Works details:

· Carry out full annual service as per schedule for car and mileage.

· Check and adjust valve clearances and ignition timing. Set dwell, plug gaps and idles. Balance carbs and set co/ mixture. Tune car.

· Strip down foot suspension and replace both front springs with new springs. Replace any worn bushes, seals, dust covers and arms as required. S/ fit new o/ s/ f bump-stop. Reassemble and grease.

· Strip down fuel system as required and refit pump correctly. Reroute fuel pipes and hoses correctly.

· Strip down front and rear brakes and reassemble correctly. Replace rusty brake pipes as required and fit missing caliper lock tabs. Secure brake pipes correctly. Replace rear brake shoes and handbrake cable with new. Adjust rear brakes and handbrake. Replace leaking brake m/ cylinder with new unit and bleed through system. S/ fit new brake light switch.

· Replace leaking diff pinion oil seal and rusty flange with s/ h flange. Replace leaking rear hub oil seal and bearing carrier and seal.

· Drain cooling system and remove radiator. Replace leaking water pump. S/ fit new radiator, cap and new hoses. S/ fit new thermostat, heater valve and oil cooler hoses

· Replace 2 rear damper bolts.

· Fit missing horns and wire up. Check operation.

· Fit missing gear lever circlip and bush and refit gear lever correct way round. Replace gear knob with s/ hand correct knob.

· S/ fit new hood and header rail seal.

· S/ fit new front grill.

· Clean and polish car and clean and tidy interior of car.

· Take car for MOT – passed.

· Road-test.

Further works description:

· Rear leaf Springs GT 65-75

· Spring fitting kit

· Dual gauge kit PSI/ F

· M/ CYL clutch MGB

Body:
As you can see in the pictures the car is nice and straight. The door is shut with a lovely clunk and the gaps are good. The aluminium bonnet is still fitted. The seams are all totally rut free and again, I don’t think the car has ever had full wing sections at the back. The car was repainted about 2 years ago and whilst it’s a good job, with a nice finish and shine, it’s not a concourse job. Door and wing bottoms are all solid with no evidence of filler etc. Wing – top seems are nice and solid.

Underside:
Very clean and tidy - it’s nice to see such an original car, without lots of patchwork quilt welding. The underside was all bare metal before being painted so it’s absolutely clear that there is nothing to hide. Inner wings, inner wing trumpets are all rock solid as are the sills, inner sills and floors. Battery boxes are like new, but are the originals

Interior:
Original, right down to the carpets. Door cards, seats, steering wheel, gauges (new Oil Pressure gauge) and dash are all original and in very good order.

Mechanically:
Car runs really very well. The original, matching numbers 18GB engine fires up from cold with ease and isn’t tappety like most B-series engines are. The engine Pullsl strongly and runs at the correct temperature. Overdrive is fitted, and is working. The gearbox is nice and quiet and doesn’t jump out of gear, or worn synchromesh.

This advert has now been removed through sale or otherwise.
Please see the list below for similar live adverts.

Similar Adverts

MGC GT Manual 1968 Selling due to my father’s bereavement. Old English white with red leather interior Good original condition throughout, very solid car. Car was painted late 90’s, documented photos in the history. The car was originally registered to Palace motors in Birkenhead in 1968 and sold to a Richard ...

71,051
25 Mar 2024
Lancashire
Private

A stunning early example of this great British sports car. Finished in tartan red with complementing black leather upholstery piped in red this car had a full restoration a number of years ago and there is a photographic record on file of this. In addition there is a comprehensive record of large expenditure in recent ...

17,000
21 Mar 2024
Bedfordshire

For sale here is a stunning 1967 MGB Roadster. Originally sold as a LHD California car before it was repatriated back here to the UK in 1993. Finished in Tartan Red with Black Leather interior with red piping. Converted to Right Hand Drive when brought back to UK and the workmanship and attention to finish are second to ...

33,000
19 Mar 2024
Merseyside
Verified Dealer (see stock)

MGB Gt coupe sebring style 1800 cc 101 hp very brilliant 4 speed with overdrive in 3 and 4 gears. in possession of chrome bumpers to be fitted if necessary. Imported from UK ASI certified Complete restoration of the bodywork down to the chassis, documented, overhauled mechanics, new tyres, brakes and battery. Motolita ...

50,000
29 Feb 2024
Italy
Private

Total professional body restoration. No rust anywhere incudes seams etc. Underneath is like new. Total brake overhaul to include ventilated discs, drums master cylinder etc. Webasto sunroof, overdrive. Chrome and paint excellent and interior is mint. Car had MOT this month with no advisories, inspector said it was immaculate. ...

29,000
19 Feb 2024
Wales
Private

MG TF 1250 Year 1954 Same owner for 49 years<br><br>MG TF 1250 Year 1954 Same owner for 49 years XPAG 1250 cc engine 4 speed gearbox Stainless steel exhaust Aluminium cylinder head cover Aluminium engine casing Spoked wheels Additional headlights Luggage rack Fully restored in the 90's The car has not been driven for 1

208
5 Mar 2024
France
Private

MGB Roadster 1965 'pull handle' in Old English White. This is a non-overdrive 3 synchro car, first registered on 4th March 1965. The displayed mileage is 61,035. I've owned my MGB for 8 years during which time it has been great fun. Just recently (October 2023) it has been subject to a gearbox rebuild, (due to ...

61,035
27 Feb 2024
Surrey
Private

Capots Vintage, specialist in classic and prestige cars in Lyon, today offers you this Perfect Roadster for the fine weather that is fast approaching: an MGB 1800 Roadster. Leaving the factory in 1968, it is presented in its beautiful Primrose Yellow configuration with a black imitation interior, complete with dashboard ...

5,750
28 Feb 2024
France
31
Picture of 1972 (K) MGB Roadster 1.8 - DEPOSIT NOW PAID - For Sale

Just arrived back In stock with us here at RFH Classics we have this stunning 1972 (K) MGB Roadster that is finished in Tartan Red with Black Leather interior trim. T|hese are the photographs of the car we had the pleasure of selling this car last in May-23 to a lovely couple who had a dream to relax and enjoy the car ...

82,700
13 Mar 2024
Bedfordshire
Private

Fast MGB with some upgrades! The way this MG drives, that's how they should all drive. Perfect handling with its adjusted camber and adjustable suspension all around. This revised tuned engine is fast and coupled to a revised gearbox with overdrive. The leather classic seats sits perfect and comfortable for longer ...

12 Mar 2024
Belgium

Lovely period British Roadster. MGB’s are one of the most successful models ever produced in the United Kingdom. The iconic look and feel of a British sportscar, this example came from a collection in Kitsap County. It is featured in the classic ‘BRG’ or British Racing Green paint, and has recently been serviced ...

10 Mar 2024
United States

Black and White Classics are very pleased to offer for sale this absolutely stunning MGB Roadster 1963. This beautiful MGB Roadster was first manufactured in June 1963 and is a much sought after pull handle model. Finished in Tartan Red with Black leather seats complimented with the traditional red trim and Black ...

1
7 Mar 2024
Staffordshire

For Sale-1962 MGA Mark ii. In nice running and driving condition. Very nice condition overall. This MGA is in great condition overall. The frame is solid with no rust as is the body. Recent work includes a new fuel tank, fuel lines/filters, master clutch and master brake cylinders, and a new battery. She’s not showroom ...

115,000
7 Feb 2024
United States
Private

MGCC Pride of Ownership Winner Currently SORNed. L333MGF numberplate and original plates included Good condition, owned since 2010 by an MG enthusiast. Only 5 previous owners. Early Trophy spec, ie spoilers, lowered suspension, ap front brakes, no ABS. Many upgrades. Chrome Roll Hoops, windstop and tonneau cover. Hydragas ...

89,000
9 Mar 2024
Somerset
Private
23
Picture of 1971 MGB Roadster - For Sale

Launched at the Earls Court Motor Show in October 1962, the MGB is a two-seater sports car manufactured and marketed by the British Motor Corporation (BMC), later British Leyland. The MGB brought MG’s sports cars into the modern day, with its attractive slab-sided roadster body. Remaining in production until 1980 the ...

86,725
3 Mar 2024
Oxfordshire
Premium Dealer (see stock)

Green with tan upholstery and black soft top roof. Good condition and runs very well. MOT to December 2024. Garaged. Purchased in 2008 (mileage at purchase 39,169) as a second car for occasional use. Therefore low mileage usage since purchase. Two previous owners.<br><br>

45,000
12 Mar 2024
Somerset
Private

Nice original 1979 MGB Roadster, in good running condition. Apart from an old partial respray from the hood all paint and interior seems to be original with no rust. Can be visited in Belgium by appointment, together with many other cars and trucks. To find out more go to www.happyoldiron.com or call Marc Geerkens at ...

23 Feb 2024
Belgium

MG midget 1275cc recent clutch brake fluid changed, recent rear shoes and cylinders, new rear and front springs, single carb, exhaust manifold is 4 into 2 down in to a 2" pipe, very quick off the Mark, I have owned it for25 years, the paint has got some chips and scratches but the car looks ok from ten yards, please ring ...

48,000
25 Mar 2024
Devon
Private

Very nice, good running / driving early 1965 MGB Roadster. With the beautiful early dashboard. Paint is in very good condition. Has a convertible top and tonneau cover, both in good condition. Floors are still perfect original, and the engine is overhauled. Original Dutch car with registration. Yes, this car is ready to ...

23,818
22 Feb 2024
Netherlands