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MGB Roadster MkII

MGB Roadster MkII

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Lot number 134
Hammer value £7,800
Description MGB Roadster MkII
Year 1968
Colour Green
Engine size 1,798 cc
Chassis No. GHN4/145734G
Engine No. 18GDWEH819
Documents V5C; MOT April 2016; some invoices; parts books etc

Launched in 1962 to replace the MGA, the MGB was initially only available as a roadster and used a new monocoque structure that reduced both weight and manufacturing costs as well as adding chassis strength.

Restrained and elegant, the initial styling was done by Italian stylist Frua but was considerably refined and improved by MG’s own chief engineer, Syd Enever, whose design was also a big step forward in comparison to that of the traditional body-on-frame construction used on the MGA and T-Type models, let alone the MGB's main rival, the Triumph TR series. It included independent front suspension, wind-up windows and a comfortable driver's compartment, with plenty of legroom and a parcel shelf behind the seats.

The 1,798cc B-Series engine produced 95bhp at 5,400 rpm and gave the MGB brisk performance for the period, with a 0–60 mph time of just over 11 seconds and a top speed of over 100mph. Aided by the relatively light weight of the car, handling was one of the MGB's strong points. The engine was upgraded in October 1964 to a 5-bearing crankshaft in an effort to improve reliability. The vast majority of MGBs were exported to United States. The MGB would go on to be the best-selling MG of all time, with more than 500,000 built before assembly finally ended in 1980.

First registered in September 1968, this lovely MkII Roadster was fully restored about 10 years ago when the odometer was also reset to zero and has covered less than 13,400 miles since. The vendor acquired the car in July 2009 with less than 3,000 miles on the clock and was assured that the restoration bills would be passed on to him but sadly these never materialised. However, the condition of the car speaks for itself and it has clearly had much money spent on it with many new parts in evidence.

Finished in British Racing Green with a black leather interior piped in white, it has always been kept garaged and used in fine weather only, proving totally reliable over the 10,400 miles that the vendor has covered in the car. Fitted with sparkling chrome wire wheels, a Mota-Lita steering wheel, rear luggage rack and a new stainless steel exhaust, it also comes with a black soft top and tonneau cover, both in near new condition, while the original steering wheel is also included if a more traditional look is preferred. A pair of new sun visors are also included though these have yet to be fitted.

With an MOT until April 2016 with no advisories recorded, it is only reluctantly being sold due to a knee problem which means that the vendor can no longer spring in and out of the car quite so easily as he once did. It comes with various recent invoices for parts and servicing plus many useful parts books, catalogues and magazine articles.

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