HIGHLIGHTS
- Extensive rebuild by Lenham Classic and Sports Cars
- Sebring style with covered headlights
- 1940cc Engine
- Gaz adjustable suspension and uprated brakes
THE APPEAL
The MGB GT needs very little introduction as it is one of Britains most well known affordable sports car. First launched in 1965 the plucky Pininfarina styled sports hatchback stayed in production until 1980.
The MGB GT on sale with Car and Classic is a very interesting example that has had extensive bodywork and mechanical upgrades that make for very interesting reading.
The MGB GT on sale with Car and Classic is a very interesting example that has had extensive bodywork and mechanical upgrades that make for very interesting reading.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- First registered 1st February 1969
- 14 Owners from new
- V5C in owners name
This MGB GT was first registered on the 1st February 1969 and was originally painted blue. According to the seller it was treated to an extensive rebuild by Lenham Classic and Sports Cars in Kent, from who he acquired the car approximately one year ago.
The history file comes with numerous invoices for work and maintenance carried out by previous owners over the years, including recent works undertaken by the current owner.
THE INTERIOR
- New Leather seats
- New carpets
- Wood rim steering wheel
The interior of the MGB GT is very smart and was treated to new black leather seats with white pipping. New carpets were also fitted with the fronts protected by MG rubber over mats.
The dashboard is in great shape and is set off by the beautiful wood rim steering and the large MG badge.
A JVC head unit is installed and the seller says it plays very well through the MGB’s original speakers.
The rest of the interior presents very nicely with new door cards and new carpets also fitted in the boot.
THE EXTERIOR
- British Racing Green
- 15” Minilite Alloy Wheels
- Sebring look
This MGB GT has been given the Sebring look with the removal of the chrome bumpers and the addition of a MGC fibreglass bonnet. The covered headlights, bonnet pins and leather strap complete the transformation of the front end, which certainly looks the business.
The cars stance is impressive and it sits nicely on a set of 15” Minilite wheels which have very interesting hubs fitted. The lowered suspension further enhances the cars stance.
The seller states that the cars bodywork was extensively repaired by Lenham Classic and Sports Cars, with new wings and sills fitted. The new front and rear wings are seamless which improves the cars clean looks.
THE MECHANICS
- 1940cc engine
- Twin SU HS 6 carbs
- 4 Speed Manual Gearbox with Overdrive
- New suspension and uprated braking system
- 99,253 miles
The specification of this MGB GT is impressive and has benefited from extensive upgrades. The seller says the 1940cc engine has been rebuilt, to which is fitted a rebuilt narrow tunnel overdrive gearbox.
He goes on to add that it has a full Trophy exhaust system, twin SU HS 6 carbs, electric ignition, high power coil and a high torque starter motor. Electric facet fuel pumps are also installed.
The seller also says the MGB has front and rear Gaz adjustable shocks, cross drilled front discs, Princess calipers and V8 Mintex front pads. The suspension is polly bushed all round, with the rear benefiting from uprated axle straps.
The seller notes that it also has a new clutch, brake servo, along with new brakes and brake lines. This work was carried out by Lenham Classic and Sports Cars on 26th July 2022. The car was also serviced by them on 27th May 2022.
The seller adds that interested parties are welcome to contact Lenham Classic and Sports Cars for more details on the build.
SUMMARY
This 1969 MGB GT is a real head turner and has been treated to a list of upgrades that some can only dream of. A lot of work has gone into creating this GT and the end result is impressive.
The seller told us it drives like no other MGB GT and we can well imagine that. It looks fast standing still and we reckon it would leave a stock MGB GT 1.8 eating its dust.
The seller told us it drives like no other MGB GT and we can well imagine that. It looks fast standing still and we reckon it would leave a stock MGB GT 1.8 eating its dust.
