MGB GT

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We see many MGB’s, but rarely do we see them with such considerable history files. This exceptional car comes with five files including 2 box files of history - and they are all full!

It was acquired by its former keeper in 1997 as a good, original February 1974 chrome bumper GT in Damask. The car was enjoyed and carefully maintained by its then engineer husband and enthusiast wife, along with their B roadster for ten years until it was decided that the car should be rebuilt on a new Heritage shell complete with new tailgate, bonnet and doors.

According to the numerous and detailed files, most parts were either new, or reconditioned and the cost of the parts and shell alone was some £12,000 plus VAT – quite some undertaking. The end-goal was to enjoy road rallies, club tours and navigation exercises as a fun way to enjoy retirement with other club members.

The engine is a stage 2 Ivor Searle lump purchased through Moss, enlarged to 2,000cc featuring a gas flowed head, fast road cam, rebuilt carbs with uprated needles, K&N filters and big bore free-flowing LCB-type exhaust giving improved power and torque. Engine breathers have also been fitted with an external catch tank. Electronic ignition is fitted plus modified Aldon dizzy, NGK plugs and Lucas gold coil. Stopping power comes via Brembo discs with EBC Greenstuff pads, braided stainless hoses and copper brake pipes which run inside the car along with the new fuel lines. The steering benefitted from a reconditioned rack and there were revisions to the suspension with uprated shocks and poly bushed twin leaf rear springs.

The interior features new leather period style seats which cost over £600 for the pair, new seat belts, a half cage by Safety devices and expensive Brantz-2 timing gear with battery cut offs and two additional fuse boxes, extra gauges, fire extinguisher, map lights, foot rests and map pockets.

After the build, the car saw only limited use due to ill-health and the car passed to the wife in 2015 and then to a close family friend in 2017 who is offering the car for sale after a couple of years limited use. During this time, he has fitted a new set of 15x5.5inch Minilite style wheels, new dampers and a new alternator as well as converting the four point-harnesses originally fitted to inertia seat belts for comfort and having the underside wax oiled for protection.

The history files include detailed notes kept prior to, during and after the build as the car was improved and further tweaked with over 50 photographs showing it at varying stages. There are reams and reams of invoices, dyno print-outs, parts catalogues, manuals, and old MOTs along with a host of other useful documentation.

Examples like this don’t come along very often and self-evidently cost a small fortune to build. The car is ready to enjoy on tours, road rallies or just for some good old-fashioned B-road blasts. At the enticing estimate it’s no wonder we all find ourselves trying to convince ourselves what excellent value this car looks.