Description
1980 MGB fully restored/ updated as a resto-mod
Bodywork - bare metal strip-down, professional re-build by Osborne's of Truro with new outriggers, new floor pans, new lower front wings, new inner and outer cills, new doors, new bonnet, double hydraulic bonnet stays. Full re-spray in Nardo Grey (Audi/ VW colour), polished MG stainless steel grill, classic silver on black number plates
Electrical work includes new wiring loom, new electric petrol pump, new high-output alternator, LED lighting, electronic ignition system, digital radio, new battery
Brakes - new ventilated front discs with new calipers and pads, rear brakes stripped and replaced, new handbrake cables, gold covers to rear brake drums, undersealed underneath, new silicone suspension bushes, track rod ends replaced
Interior - beautiful leather interior in Mulberry from Mirror Trim, seat frames stripped and powder coated, new seat foams with heated seat pads, leather covered dashboard and centre console, matching grey and mulberry trimmed carpet set with Woolies matching grey trims around doors, new Inertia reel seat belts, Stainless Steel MG cill covers, new windscreen
Original Mohair black soft top, hard top in hi-Gloss Black
Engine - original 1800cc engine with twin SU carbs, 4 speed gearbox with overdrive, stainless steel exhaust, mini-lite wheels powder coated in gloss black, MGB Classic 14" Polished Riveted Wooden Rim Steering Wheel & Boss Kit
This was an original rubber bumber version - all the work was done in 2021/ 2022 and the car is only used on dry days and garaged in the meantime. I bought it during lock-down and spent most of the winter weekends working on it once it came back from the bodyshop and have enjoyed some nice summer drives in it since. There are a few things that could potentially be done... for example I bought a new petrol tank and haven't fitted it (which will come with the car) and I've not refurbished the engine bay area which is still in the original Brooklands Green. But the essential bits are all tidy and work well. Its a really lovely car to drive and with the straight-through exhaust, sounds like its the V8 and not just the 1800cc. I coveted the MGB when I was younger and always wanted to own one so when I eventually got this one, I didn't skimp on what I bought or how much work was required during the restoration. And, if you've had an MGB, you'll know just how well they drive and this one is no exception to that rule - she will easily keep up with modern day traffic with the overdrive making a decent 5th gear.
