Lot Ended
Description
1971 MGB GT;
Overdrive; Wire Wheels; Extensive Mechanical Restoration; over £5,200 spent on
the engine, gearbox and overdrive; comprehensive history file containing
receipts
First registered in May 1971, this
home-market MGB GT has been owned by the current keeper since 2016 and is
offered as a largely matching-numbers example, the only exception being a
replacement rear axle. Benefiting from an older restoration, the car features an
alloy bonnet, overdrive gearbox, Webasto sunroof and wire
wheels.
Significant investment has been made
during the current ownership, with over £5,200 spent on the engine, gearbox and
overdrive. The engine was professionally rebuilt by Dave’s Engine Repair Centre,
including a rebored block, new pistons, reground crankshaft, new camshaft and
Ivor Searle cylinder head. The gearbox and overdrive have also been rebuilt by
specialists, and the car has covered just 1,700 miles since completion,
including a recent trouble-free tour of France.
Further improvements include upgraded halogen headlights with relays,
LED lighting, a high-output alternator, new battery, refurbished SU
carburettors, new cooling system components, upgraded braking system, new prop
shaft, rebuilt rear axle, new rear suspension components and four new wire
wheels. Additional work has included extensive electrical improvements,
replacement door mechanisms and seals, sound deadening, and refurbishment of
numerous mechanical components throughout.
Accompanied by a comprehensive history file containing receipts,
books and spare parts, this well-sorted MGB GT represents an excellent
opportunity to acquire a usable and extensively maintained example of the iconic
British sporting coupe.
Contact
james.booth@brightwells.com