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£8,495

Asking price

1979 MG MGB

  • Right Hand Drive
  • 22,264 Miles
  • Manual, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 1800cc
  • 1979
  • APL5T
  • Brown
  • Private seller
  • GB
    Glasgow, United Kingdom

Description

THE MG B IS A BRITISH BUILT 2-DOOR SPORTS CAR MANUFACTURED AND MARKETED FROM 1962 UNTIL 1980. WHILE THE MG B WAS DESIGNED TO BE MORE OF A GRAND TOURER THAN AN OUT AND OUT, PANTS-ON-FIRE SPORTS CAR. THE ENGINE IS TORQUEY AND WELL GEARED WITH A 4 CYLINDER ENGINE . THE MG B WAS AN EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD CHOICE BACK IN THE DAY WHICH COULD BE TUNED TO GREAT SUCCESS FOR COMPETITION WITH THE ENGINE BEING SO TORQUEY AND POWERFUL IT PROVIDES DECENT PERFORMANCE, WHILE THE SUSPENSION OFFERS A GOOD BALANCE BETWEEN A DECENT RIDE AND REASONABLE HANDLING.

THE MG B SPORTS ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE OFFERED HERE IS IN FINE ALL ROUND CONDITION. THE LITTLE ROADSTER DRIVES AND STOPS GREAT, AND SO MUCH FUN TO DRIVE, TURNING HEADS WHEREVER IT TRAVELS.

THE MG B UNDERWENT A FULL NUT AND BOLT RESTORATION DURING THE 1990S AT CONSIDERABLE FINANCIAL COST AND MAN HOURS AND REMAINS IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION TODAY.

ALL BODY PANELS ARE STRAIGHT AND TRUE. THERE ARE NO DENTS ETC. THE GLEAMING RUSSETT BROWN PAINTWORK IS IN GOOD ORDER PROVIDING A DEEP SHINE. (PLEASE NOTE THE EIGHTH PHOTOGRAPH APPEARS TO SHOW A FLAW ON THE PAINTWORK OF THE BOOT LID, THIS IS NOT THE CASE, WHAT IS SHOWN IS NO MORE THAN A REFLECTION). THE HOOD IS WATER AND WIND TIGHT AND THERE IS ALSO A SEPARATE HOOD TIDY COVER. THE ROSTYLE ALLOY WHEELS WITH MATCHING TYRES ARE IN GREAT SHAPE AS IS THE CHROMEWORK. IN ESSENCE, THIS IS A TRULY STUNNING CLASSIC BRITISH 2 + 2 SEATER CONVERTIBLE SPORTS ROADSTER.

THE INTERIOR IS ALSO IN GOOD ORDER, ORIGINAL, CLEAN AND UNCLUTTERED. THERE ARE NO TEARS, UNSIGHTLY SCUFFS OR MARKS, SIGNS OF WEAR OR DISCOLOURATION. ALL IS IN TACT, FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED, COMFORTABLE AND PLEASANT TO THE EYE.

THE CHASSIS AND UNDERCARRIAGE IS CLEAN AND SOLID IN ALL AREAS, AS ARE THE FLOOR PANS ETC. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ROT/ RUST ANYWHERE.

THE BOOT - AGAIN VERY CLEAN, SOLID AND UN-CLUTTERED.

ENGINE BAY - AS PER THE BOOT.

ENGINE - THE ENGINE IS RELIABLE, AGILE AND RESPONSIVE, STARTS FIRST TIME OF ASKING EVERY TIME. IT SOUNDS GREAT THROUGH THE GEARBOX AND FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM (RECENTLY FITTED WITH A NEW BACK BOX).

TRANSMISSION - THE SHORT SHIFT 4 SPEED ALL SYNCHROMESH MANUAL GEAR BOX WITH OVER-DRIVE IS LIKE THE ENGINE, AGILE, RESPONSIVE AND SMOOTH TO THE CHANGE.

BRAKES - SPOT ON !

ALL IN ALL, THIS IS A FANTASTIC MG B SPORTS ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE WHICH IS MUCH ADMIRED AND SO ENJOYABLE TO DRIVE. IT ALWAYS BRINGS AN INSTANT AND ENDURING SMILE OF PRIDE AND SATISFACTION.

THE MG B, AS A 45 YEAR OLD HISTORIC CLASSIC SPORTS VEHICLE IS MOT, ULEZ, CONGESTION AND TAX EXEMPT, NONETHELESS, IT HAS A CURRENT ADVISORY FREE MOT TO 5 APRIL 2025.

THE LITTLE GEM WAS FIRST REGISTERED ON 1 FEBRUARY 1979 AND RETAINS IT'S ORIGINAL REGISTRATION NUMBER (APL 5T) WHICH HAS SOME VALUE ON IT'S OWN . THE PREVIOUS REGISTERED KEEPER SINCE 2003 (SOME 21 YEARS). THE CAR IS CHERISHED AS PART OF A PRIVATE COLLECTION, KEPT IN A HEATED WATER TIGHT ENVIRONMENT, ONLY SEEING USE IN WARM WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE MG B, AS IT PRESENTS TODAY, IS A CREDIT TO IT'S KEEPERS AND THE MG MARQUE. IT IS ALSO A CLEAR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ALIGNED TO IN-EXPENSIVE CLASSIC CAR OWNERSHIP AND ENJOYMENT WITH NATURAL PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP.

THE CAR COMES WITH A COMPREHENSIVE FILE CONTAINING A BUNDLE OF MOT CERTIFICATES DATING BACK TO 1994 WHICH ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE MILEAGE PRESENTLY SHOWN AS 22, 264. INVOICES FOR SERVICE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND PARTS ETC TOTALING £9266. 00, OLD PHOTOGRAPHS, ELECTRICS/ WIRING DIAGRAMES WITH TECHNICAL DETAILS AND MG OWNERS CLUB PUBLICATIONS ETC.

FULL SERVICE AND OIL CHANGE COMPLETED LATE MARCH 2024.

IT IS A REQUIREMENT OF C&C LISTINGS TO INVITE OFFERS. ANY OFFERS FOR THIS VEHICLE REQUIRE TO BE CLOSE TO THE ASKING PRICE TO BE SUCCESSFUL.

PX POSSIBILITY

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SIMPLY CALL ME ON - . TELEPHONY IS MY PREFERRED MEANS OF COMMUNICATION. IT'S NICE TO TALK ! I AM A WELCOMING, COURTEOUS AND POLITE INDIVIDUAL. UNFORTUNATELY, I HAVE LEARNED FROM EXPERIENCE, THE VAST MAJORITY OF THOSE WHO SEND EMAILS AND TEXTS ARE MERELY FILLING THEIR TIME AT THE COST OF MINE.
I HAVE VIDEOS WHICH I AM HAPPY TO SEND UPON REQUEST FROM GENUINELY INTERESTED PARTIES.
DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND AREAS CAN BE ARRANGED SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT ON COST AND FULL ADVANCE PAYMENT.

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO CHECK ON THE OTHER LOVELY CARS FROM MY COLLECTION.

THANK YOU.

Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

No

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

20 listings since 2023

Vehicle location

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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