MG MGB (1974)
for sale
Price: US $30,000.00
Price: US $30,000.00
1974 MGB V8 ROADSTER
A rare opportunity to own a superbly built with no attention
to detail left unnoticed and no expense spared one owner built and owned since
conversion completed in 2004 chrome bumper MGB 3.9 Liter fuel injected rover
powered V8. This car was a 10 year in the making project starting with a super
clean rust free body shell that was completely stripped down of every component
and then all body modifications to install a rover v8 undertaken. Next complete
media blasting of body shell and re spray with Dupont base coat clear coat and
extensive rust proofing performed inside and under all panels.
The engine has been completely rebuilt with all new parts
and including cam change, ported heads lightened flywheel and the fuel injection system plenum, intake manifold, and trumpets milled
down so that engine would fit with out any modifications to the hood.
Brakes have been upgraded to front vented rotors and sliding
calipers off an Audi 90 and rear vented
rotors and sliding calipers incorporating the parking brake off a Ford Thunder bird turbo coupe . Girling remote brake booster added with an
adjustable proportioning valve.
Front suspension uprated with GT front springs solid LCAB RON HOPKINTON front
conversion kit using bilstien shocks and an up rated front sway bar kit.
Rear suspension upgrade includes 8.8 narrowed rear end from a Ford Thunderbird turbo coupe with 3.55
posi diff and trac rods with poly urethane bushings composite leaf springs with nylatron mounting pads and bushings and a RON HOPKINTON rear sway bar kit.
Transmission Rover 5 speed with hydraulic clutch system and
range rover modified drive shaft.
Fuel system Rover RV8 fuel tank feeds external fuel pump 3/8 feed line
5/16 return line incorporating
before and after fuel filtering and new uprated marron fuel injectors. ECM was rechipped .
Tires 195-65-15 Michelin MXV mounted to Honda special order
aluminum alloy rims .
Interior gray leather
and gray wilton wool carpets finished trunk in
gray wilton
wool power windows and power door locks german mohair canvas RV8 top with
matching tonneau cover and boot
Car runs extremely well and is quite quick latest
project dictates additional funding.
Many more add ons and options but list is long. If you have
ever wanted an MG V8but did not have the means to build one come take a look at
this!
update: 2015-07-04
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | GHN5UE351514G |
Year: | 1974 | Transmission: | 5 Speed Manual |
Make: | MG | Body Type: | Roadster |
Model: | MGB | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Trim: | chrome | Options: | alarm, Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible |
Engine: | Rover 3.9 ltr V8 | Power Options: | Power Locks, Power Windows |
Drive Type: | 5 speed manual | Fuel Type: | Regular Unleaded |
Exterior Color: | Prowler Purple | For Sale By: | Owner |
Interior Color: | Light Grey | Mileage: | 6,805 |
Number of Cylinders: | 8 |