MGB Roadster

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Although its engine might essentially have been that of the ‘A’, MG’s more rugged looking ‘B’ of 1962 introduced an all-new body design in line with modern monocoque construction techniques.

First produced in roadster form, a coupe followed in 1965. The convertible was a strong seller right from the start, offering sporting looks, decent handling and respectable performance from its 95bhp, 110lb/ft four-cylinder engine. In ’65, the model gained a stronger five main bearing engine (up from three) and, in ’67, synchromesh on all four gears when ratios were also improved.

Probably the easiest classic car to own thanks to the abundant supply of new parts (which even includes brand new bodyshells) and the model’s inherent reliability, the MGB also offers a fair turn of speed and a fast cruising gait thanks to the optional overdrive unit as fitted to this Roadster in the sale today. 

This superb 1970 Roadster was built up around one such Heritage-supplied bodyshell in 2001 by Mike Rolls Restoration. Back then a new shell cost £2,975 (they cost a lot more than that now!), a further £15,412 being spent on the build costs according to the comprehensive ‘build book’ that accompanies the car.

Finished in British Racing Green, it was fitted with a full Moss leather interior and the engine was upgraded to stage-two fast-road specification. The V5C shows it as having 1,860cc and it is fitted with a 714 camshaft, lead-free converted stage-two head, tubular manifold, stainless exhaust and K & N air filtration. The ignition was upgraded with a Lumenition unit and cooling with a Kenlowe fan.

Owned by the vendor since early 2010, there are 16 old MOTs on file along with a Heritage Certificate and restoration log. Waxoyl injected during the build process, it was treated once again in 2011. Its current MOT expires in July 2016.

Used as a fun, stress-relieving weekend toy by a local Hereford GP, he has lavished care on the car through proper maintenance and always attended to its every need. Stored in its own oak framed garage, it must be one of the best MGB roadsters available.