1973 MGB GT
Highlights
- Tidy and very usable car
- Good history file of ongoing maintenance
- Desirable factory overdrive fitted
- Pretty car in red with Minilite-style alloys
The Appeal
Thanks to superb parts supply and an excellent owners’ club, owning an MGB GT isn’t quite like any other classic. These are robust, practical and reliable cars that could easily be used day to day despite the youngest being over 40 years old.
Case in point is this smart red ‘73 GT that looks great sitting on its polished Minilite-style alloys. It is a very solid and tidy car that comes with a decent raft of invoices to indicate caring use.
This is a car that could be pressed easily into daily driving - helped by that useful factory optional overdrive unit - or there is scope for some light cosmetic fettling if a more leisurely, weekend-orientated future awaits it. Whichever you choose, this is a pretty example of a perennial classic.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 2nd April 1973
- 13 registered keepers
- For sale as part of a classic car collection
- Current keeper since July 2023
- Previously painted gold which was changed in March 1987
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- HPI clear
- Historic Vehicle that is tax, MOT and ULEZ exempt
- History file of old invoices and MOTs as shown
- Sparingly used since 2006 according to MOT records
The Condition
- Bright red paintwork in good overall condition showing only minor marks
- These are shown in photos and include the offside wing top
- Bodywork presents well with some minor deterioration as shown in photos
- These include seams on wing tops front and rear
- Bottom of doors, passenger door top and rear nearside arch show light bubbling
- Exterior chromework in good order with some light tarnish to rear bumper to note
- Sits on pretty Minilite-style alloy wheels in fair condition with light kerbing
- Quality Continental tyres fitted all round in good overall condition
- Underside shown in photographs with no reported issues by seller
- Underside may benefit from a wire brush and underseal regime to protect structure
- Black interior with fabric seats in good overall condition for age and mileage
- Fabric seats show light ageing in photographs
- Carpets present well through cabin and boot areas
- Switchgear and dials in good shape with light tarnish to chrome surrounds
- Fitted with a Sony face-off CD player as shown
- Headlining and door cards present well with speakers let into latter
- Factory Rostyle non-matching spare wheel and factory tool kit included
- Three spoke sports steering wheel with leather rim
The Mechanics
- 1,798cc 4cyl MGB engine in standard tune
- Twin SU carburettors
- 4spd manual gearbox with factory overdrive fitted
- Described as starting and driving well by seller
- We are told the choke does not hold when fully engaged, a common MGB weakness
- No reported running or driving issues
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1973
- Make MG
- Model MGB
- Colour Red
- Odometer 58,325 Miles
- Engine size 1798
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Bury
- Location Lancashire
- Country United Kingdom
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