Description
Highlights
Comprehensively restored to a great standard over a number of years
Mechanical overhaul carried out in 2012
Retrimmed and refurbished interior
Very smart restored bodywork and underside
Approximately 6, 000 miles covered since the restoration was completed
The History and Paperwork
57k miles indicated on the odometer although we’re unable to confirm the correct mileage
Exempt from MOT testing and road tax
V5C present
Collection of old MOT certificates
Substantial file containing parts invoices
Restoration work began in 1990 by the previous owner
After completing approximately 75 percent of the work, the death of the previous owner resulted in the car being put into storage for a number of years
The previous owner has completed the comprehensive restoration
Around 6, 000 miles completed since the MG returned to the road
The Interior
Retrimmed to a high standard in 2012
Presented very well indeed
The vendor informs us that the seats are trimmed in leather
Smart black upholstery with red piping
New carpet and trim set fitted in 2012
Moto Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel
All the instruments and switchgear works as it should
No signs of damage to the dashboard
Very little in the way of wear to the controls or upholstery
Well presented boot area containing the full-size spare wheel and various other pieces of factory equipment
The Exterior
Handsome red paintwork in fine condition
Desirable chrome bumper model
Smart, straight bodywork with no corrosion or notable damage in sight
Well presented underside with a painted finish
Fine chromework and trim with no notable imperfections
Fitted with a chrome grille, although the original black grille is included
Sat upon silver painted wire wheels with chrome ‘knock-off’ spinners
The tyres looks to be in really good order
The black soft top looks in really good order and it operates correctly
Clear rear window and rear quarter windows with no damage
The Mechanics
1798 cc B Series engine
Four-speed manual gearbox
Thorough mechanical overhaul carried out in 2012
Presents really nicely under the bonnet
6, 000 miles have been covered since the restoration was completed
Contact the details belowThe Appeal
If one car was to represent all we love about classic car ownership and driving, it would likely have to be the MGB. Abingdon’s long-lived and much-loved roadster remains one of the most popular sports cars the whole world over and they’re still a popular basis for restoration. Here is a very smart and beautifully restored 1970 ‘chrome bumper’ example.
Work began when its previous owner dismantled the car in 1990, The MG has now reportedly covered around 6, 000 careful miles is running and driving brilliantly. Presented in lovely order both mechanically and cosmetically, this little red roadster is not one to be missed.