Description
MGB GT Auto: Full Photographic Restoration/ Superb
The MGB GT, designed by Pininfarina, was introduced in October 1965, and can claim to be one of the earliest sports hatchbacks to go into volume production. The rear deck offers excellent luggage space with a 2+2 option and improved aerodynamics gives the GT a top speed in excess of 100mph.
At Milestone Classics we are always looking for nice BGT’s and were therefore delighted when this fully restored BGT (Mk 2) with an extremely rare automatic gearbox appeared on our radar. One of only 1, 285 GTs and 452 roadsters, this is the first automatic BGT that we have had the pleasure to market.
Around five years ago the last keeper, a skilled automotive engineer, was looking for an interesting restoration project. He was advised that a genuine “barn find” GT was languishing in a local farm building and, on inspection, a deal was done with the owner and the car transported to his personal workshop.
The photographs in the history file indicate that the BGT was in a sorry state, but the owner decided he wanted to restore rather than re-shell and he and a friend commenced work on the car over an extended period.
Summary:
Original shell acquired and completely dismantled
Bodywork & Chassis
· All corrosion removed and new metal/ replacement panels acquired
· New Floor/ Sills/ Castle Sections/ Front Wings/ Rear Lower Wings
· Replacement: Bonnet/ Tailgate/ Doors
· Webasto Sunroof
Interior
· New Seats/ Door Cards/ Carpets
· New Roof Lining/ Webasto Sunroof
· New Dashboard (wood)/ Door Caps/ Steering Wheel
· Heated Seats
Mechanical
· Engine Inspected and Rebuilt (Pistons/ Bearings etc.)
· Brakes/ Suspension Overhauled
· Re-Wired
· All ancillary components inspected/ replaced as necessary (Dynamo/ Starter etc.)
After five years the GT presents extremely well – the true test of any restoration – with excellent panel fit/ paint and she is body colour underneath.
The black/ red-pipe interior is stunning while the Webasto Sunroof is a lovely original option fitted from new that functions well and I can confirm that the heated seats were much appreciated on the drive back to West Sussex
The history file contains V5, lots of invoices from recent expenditure, pictures of the restoration etc.
The days have long gone when the BGT was the poor relation to the B Roadster. This car wants for nothing and the only option I would consider is a power steering upgrade (which Milestones could do) in order to create the ultimate BGT.
Good examples are highly prized, and we have priced this extremely rare auto to sell quickly.
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