Description
Splendid Roadster with immense history; rebuilt with a Heritage Shell in the early '90s and only 40k miles since; rebuilt gearbox and engine with unleaded head; electric windows; handling kit .
This MGB Roadster is a factory-original right-hand-drive (RHD) model intended for the domestic market, manufactured during the 15th to 16th June 1971.
It was subsequently dispatched to the MG dealership, Kennings Limited, Harrogate on the 2nd July 1971.
The car was finished in Teal Blue, with Autumn Leaf trim and Black hood.
It came equipped with Overdrive, Rostyle wheels, Heater, Tonneau cover, Radial ply tyres, Seatbelts.
This MGB Roadster still proudly displays its original factory-issued registration plate, bearing the distinctive identifier HRC 292K. Included within the car's history file is a British Motor Museum Heritage Certificate, affirming the aforementioned details. This certificate serves as a tangible validation of the vehicle's provenance.
This rather fine looking Tartan Red MGB Roadster has been comprehensively rebuilt with a Heritage Shell during the 90s since when the previous owner advises us the car had covered approximately 40, 000 miles and still presents very well sat upon its 14inch centre-knock wire wheels.
Under the bonnet, we find the typical B-series 1798cc four-cylinder petrol engine mated to four-speed manual transmission with overdrive 3rd and 4th driving the rear wheels in the traditional manner.
Inside, we find black a leather interior piped red with walnut dash veneer and fitted electric windows. The roof is a black Mohair hood, also piped red, as with the useful tonneau found in the boot.
The history file includes the V5C showing seven former keepers to the recent owner who has enjoyed the car for the past couple of years, Current MOT (although of course, exempt) valid until June 2025 recording two minor advisories for minor oil leaks (as noted on the accompanying Vehicle Heath Check) along with spare keys and Haynes manual.
The file also includes an array of bills for parts purchased and works undertaken dating from 2005 back to the early 90s including the Heritage Shell purchase in November 1992, Ron Hopkinson handling kit in 1993, re-con lead-free engine, re-con gearbox, re-con axle plus all the associated parts required for the subsequent rebuild through 1993 which total thousands and thousands of pounds with an album of supporting photographs. Another sheaf of bills predates the Heritage shell and dates back to the early 80s and documents an earlier rebuild of the original shell and running gear.
The results still speak for themselves, the car looks to have remained in very good order and is ready to enjoy this summer.
Service carried out in July 2024 including :Castrol Classic XL 20W 50 engine oil, SU Carb Damper Oil, Points, Air Filters, Oil Filter, Fuel Filter and Spark Plugs.
