1965 MG MGB Roadster
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Highlights
- Just two registered keepers
- Desirable early roadster
- ‘Gold Seal’ engine with five bearing crankshaft fitted in 1990
- Just 27,526 miles indicated
- Comes with a hard top to complement its folding soft top
- Subject to extensive restoration work while remaining highly original overall
The Appeal
If you asked a group of people to identify the quintessential British sports car, we’d wager the most common response would be the MGB. Stylish, quick, immense fun to drive and affordable, these little cars are perhaps the ultimate vehicle to enjoy Britain’s B Roads.
This early Roadster would be a fantastic addition to any collection. It’s highly original while having benefitted from a great deal of restoration work and maintenance over the years to preserve its condition. The car has only had two registered keepers and the odometer displays a mere 27,526 miles - which according to the vendor may well be accurate as we know a reconditioned ‘Gold Seal’ engine (with five bearing crank) was fitted in 1990 at approximately 11,000 miles.
A substantial mechanical overhaul was carried out a little over 350 miles ago, ensuring this MGB is ready to enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
- 27,526 miles indicated
- Just two registered keepers
- UK-supplied example in right-hand drive
- Subject to a comprehensive recent mechanical overhaul
- Viewings welcomed
The Condition
- Classic finish of red over a black interior
- Red seat piping complements the exterior scheme
- Sitting upon Minator alloy wheels
- Comes with a white factory-style hard top in very good condition
- Folding soft top in good overall shape with a few signs of wear
- The paintwork presents well, as does the chromework
- No notable wear apparent to the upholstery
- Straight and solid-looking bodywork
- New offside sill and floorpan recently fitted
The Mechanics
- Reconditioned 1,822 cc ‘Gold Seal’ B Series engine (with a five bearing crankshaft)
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Non-overdrive model
- The carburettors were rebuilt when the engine was fitted and new jets were installed in 2019
During a mechanical refresh just 367 miles ago, the following new items were fitted:
- Brake servo, pipes and hoses
- Front discs, calipers, pads and pins
- Rear drums, brake shoes and wheel cylinders
- Handbrake cable
- Wheel bearings
- Front suspension pivots
- King pin assemblies, bushes
- Bump stops and pans
- Steering gaiters Track rod ends
- Clutch
- Narrow tunnel
- Prop-shaft
- Master and slave cylinders
- SU fuel pump
- All fuel lines
- 12v dynamo (+ve earth)
- Smiths voltage regulator
- Electronic distributor
- Coil
Summary
The MGB roadster is one of the most popular classic sports cars on the road today. Parts are readily available at reasonable cost, as is specialist support and maintenance. The Series I cars are generally reckoned to be the purest and the ones to have. This is one such early model, is in great overall shape and in an attractive original colour. With the contrasting white hard top fitted it would certainly be eye catching and pays homage to the finish of the works prepared rally cars of the period. The alloy wheels further enhance its rugged good looks. This roadster has benefitted from extensive restoration and is now ready to be enjoyed as summer approaches.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1965
- Make MG
- Model MGB
- Colour Red
- Odometer 27,526 Miles
- Engine size 1822
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Location Hampshire
- Country United Kingdom
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