1970 MG MGB Conv

MG MGB Conv (1970)
for sale

Price: US $3,998.00

Description:

Up for auction is a 1970 MGB with many new and recent items so take your time and read the auction in its entirety. This car sports the highly sought after factory overdrive transmission and the desirable split rear bumper. Car is exceptionally straight and hard to find in this condition. I will make every effort to detail everything about the car so all interested will be fully informed prior to bidding. This is you chance to get a great looking, running and driving MGB way the heck below the current market value. Make no mistakes this car is selling this week to the highest bidder regardless of sale price. So if your bidding your bidding to buy the car. This a true turn key car. Overdrive: Yes the car has the highly sought after factory overdrive transmission option. Works great and really makes all the difference on those long highway trips. Very rare to find a chrome bumper car with factory overdrive.
Mechanical s: The car runs great and drives very nicely. Car starts right up with no issues, smoke or noises. Runs drives great with no issues that I'm aware of. The following work was recently completed. New ignition wires, new distributor cap, new rotor button, new spark plugs, oil change, new oil filter. Other fairly recent items included new upper & lower radiator hoses, new radiator coolant, new battery, new alternator , new fan belt and a new fuel pump new DVG Weber carburetor (original twin carbs are in the trunk in good condition), new front brake rotors, new front brake pads, new front brake hoses, new oil cooler, new stainless steel oil cooler hoses and a complete new solid stainless steel exhaust system. Previous owner stated that he had rebuilt the engine but I have no documentation but visual inspection clearly show that its most like been done. Totally turn key car. Needs nothing at this time.
Gauges: All gauges are correct Smith brand and are in proper working order at this time. Electrical's : This area is in exceptionally good condition with the following items in proper working order. Head lights work ( high and low beam ), front maker lights work, front indicator lights work, front running light work, rear running lights work, front & rear side marker lights work, rear indicator lights work, rear brake lights work, rear back up lights work, licence plate lights works, hazard light switch works, blower fan works, windshield wipers work, dash indicator lights work and the dash gauge lights work. The stereo is brand new with blue tooth and a new chrome retractable antenna was installed. Unlike most MGB's this area needs nothing. Exterior: No she's not a show car but boy she does look nice.The car shows well in the photos and presents herself well in person. Yes there are a few paint chips as one should expect for a car nearly 50 years old. The body is exceptionally straight. Look at the panel fit of the doors, hood and truck. A very nice looking car. Nice driver quality car. Note: New chrome wiper arms and chrome wiper blades. Interior: As you can see its in beautiful condition. Recent items included new seats using the correct pattern ( from England costs $500 just for the seat covers ), new chrome seat belts with the aircraft style latches, new carpet, new MG logo carpet floor mats, new MG logo rubber floor mats, new door panels, new door top caps, new sun visors and a new wood steering wheel. Again, new stereo system Looks great as you can see. Soft Top: The soft is very nice and fits well. Covers: Car comes with a top cover and Tonneau. These are must haves for looks and protecting the soft top and interior. Note: the tonneau cover needs the snaps changed to the lift dot type. Cheap to do and fairly easy to install. Trunk: The trunk is rock solid. Underbody:
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he underbody is in great condition. The frame, floors and inner sills look good from underneath as seen in the photo. Again, like rest of the cars very solid. Overseas Bidders: Yes the auction is open to overseas bidders. If you need to ship overseas try Schumacher Cargo Logistics shipping for fast free quotes ( here / ). In Closing: The above description is my observations and opinions and they very from person to person so ask all questions prior to bidding. If I have missed anything in the cars description it was not my intention so please ask for as much detail as you need to make an informed decision on the car prior to bidding. I'm not an expert and my opinion of the car may vary from yours so please look at the photos closely and if you need more information please ask prior to bidding. I know how hard it is to purchase a car online so please ask any and all questions you have prior to bidding or if you can come see and drive the car for yourself ( I really encourage you to do so ) as I want the winning bidder to be satisfied with the car when it arrives. Due to the cars age and having no way to warranty the car I'm selling her as is and mileage exempt. A $500 non-refundable deposit is due within 48 hours of auctions end.

update: 2017-11-23

Features:

Condition:UsedYear: 1970
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): ghn5ua97985gMileage: 104,406
Number of Cylinders: 4Make: MG
Transmission: ManualModel: MGB
Body Type: ConvertibleTrim: Conv
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warrantyEngine: 1.8 Liter
Vehicle Title: ClearDrive Type: RWD
Options: ConvertibleFuel Type: Gasoline
Sub Model: MGBFor Sale By: Private Seller
Exterior Color: BlueDisability Equipped: No
Interior Color: BlackDrive Side: Left-hand drive

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