Lot number | 27 |
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Hammer value | £2,700 |
Description | MGB Roadster |
Registration | JSJ 80W |
Year | 1980 |
Colour | Yellow |
Engine size | 1,798 cc |
Chassis No. | GVADJ1AG516388 |
Engine No. | 36682 |
In 1974 MG was forced to redesign the ever-popular MGB due to tougher crash safety legislation in America, one of the key markets for the car.
The old chrome bumpers were deleted in favour of new rubber items front and rear and the ride height was raised by one inch to bring the headlamps up to the new level now required. The interior was updated with a more modern fascia and improved heating and ventilation. Otherwise the car was still substantially the same as it had always been, with classically elegant bodywork and a gutsy 1.8-litre engine which gave 100mph performance.
This 1980 Roadster was purchased by the vendor in October 2012 from a gentleman in Scotland. It had been the subject of a comprehensive restoration, including new sills and front wings, photographs on file showing the extent of the work done. Described by the vendor as in good useable condion, it has had the popular conversion from rubber bumpers back to the more appealing chrome units. With chrome wire wheels and bright yellow paintwork, it certainly looks the part and comes with a full tonneau cover and a refub kit for the seats, including new foam and vinyl covers which have yet to be fitted.
It is taxed until January 2015 and MOTd until July 2015 and is only being offered for sale due to ill health, looking like a lot of car for the money.