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MG MGB Convertible (1978)
for sale

Price: US $3,751.00

Description:

1978 MGB

VIN: GHN5UJ460746
Remember how much you cared for your first real girlfriend back in junior high? When I was in the ninth grade, mine had the coolest Dad in the whole world! He worked as a regional British Leyland rep here in western Washington and they had an MGB much like this car. He even let me drive it around the block several times alone – something my father wouldn’t EVER let a 15 year-old get away with! Over the years I’ve owned many vintage British drop tops and this has been one of the most fun to come my way in a long, long time. I recently acquired it from a fellow MG lover downsizing his multiple fleet. It was a fun afternoon spent visiting with him and seeing the care taken restoring his other cars as well.
If you’re in the market for a great driving, well-kept, vintage daily driver please give this “B” your kind attention. You’re also welcome to contact me with questions or to discuss a sale before the end of the Ebay listing. My name is Mark Thompson
and I can be reached at 206/914-1173

CONDITION:
The photos really tell the MG’s story. It was sold new here at BMC Seattle in the spring of 1978 and has been in our snow and salt-free Puget Sound region ever since. I take pride in what we sell and feel that you should know as much about the MG as possible. Accordingly, here is a list of the good and also small things possibly needing attention: Even when cold, with virtually one turn of the key, the peppy 1800cc four cylinder fires right up with just a few pumps of the gas pedal. Of all the improvements one can do to an MGB of this vintage, changing–out the dangerous factory Stromberg carburetor for a modern Weber model is at the top of the list. Stromberg’s leaked fuel down onto the exhaust manifold and many post-1975 cars met a fiery death caused by them! A proper conversion was done on this roadster several years ago and, in addition to the Weber carb and intake manifold, a very nice cast aluminum valve cover adds to the classic look. Top all that off with the Crane Cams electronic ignition system and you now won’t face any of the pernicious worries most MG owners have from fuel and electrical issues! Of course the four speed manual transmission shifts smoothly, just like it should, with NO clutch slippage. I'd consider the brakes average because there's a little pull to the right when stopping. This vintage of MGB has front disk and rear drums. The exhaust system from the manifold back was replaced within the last year.
The paint's been re-sprayed to the original color and I’d rate it 9.75 out of 10. RUST? Well, this classic cruiser HATES rust and you’ll be very hard pressed to find anything here to worry about. Yes, the Puget Sound region gets its share of drizzle, but rarely any snow so our winter roads are not salted. One snowflake and everyone stays home. Climb over, under and throughout and I know you’ll come up smiling! The past owner installed a patch panel to the underside of the driver’s floor and it’s well-secured and sealed. The factory glass is great with the exception of some clouding on the driver’s side bottom of the windscreen. All the original exterior chrome and trim is good. Each factory wire wheel is wrapped with a 175SR14 radial, all with at least 60+% remaining tread.
I think you should get several more years use out of the vinyl top. The rear windows are clear and there’s just a bit of normal “wear around the edges”. Some re-stitching is needed to the zipper strip at the top of the fold-down rear window panel. I’ll be sure to include the boot cover for the top tucked away in the trunk and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the very nice vintage tonneau cover that came with the car stored there as well. Of course the pictured spare wheel & tire and factory jack are included.
Take another look at the interior shots. Both front buckets seats have been reupholstered and are in excellent shape. Both door panels are original and in decent, average shape. I’m sure you’ll appreciate the nice AM/FM/CD player with removable faceplate.
BID WITH CONFIDENCE and know that you are purchasing a nice vehicle from a respected Ebay Seller. My main goal is be sure you’re happy with your purchase - and your dealings with me! Because of the amount of money involved in buying a vehicle, I require that Ebay members with a feedback history of five or fewer transactions call or email before placing a bid
.
If we don’t have this initial contact, your bid may be cancelled. The phone number to talk directly to me, as outlined above, is
206/914-1173
. Please feel free to call any time during the auction. My name is
MARK THOMPSON.
A Few Additional Terms and Conditions:
Please check the photos over closely and call with any questions BEFORE you place a bid! You’re encouraged to inspect the vehicle, so make an appointment or send your representative early to be sure you don't miss this one. I require bidders to have a PayPal account (though you aren't required to use it in the transaction) as we find it weeds out the folks that aren't legitimate bidders. We also reserve the right to cancel your bid if you have any negative feedback. Finally, I reserve the right to end the auction early if the MG is no longer for sale or an acceptable offer has been agreed to. A nonrefundable $500 deposit is due within 24 hours of the auction’s end. The balance is due by cash or certified funds within seven days unless prior arrangements have been made with me. I'm happy to take PayPal for the entire purchase (which will allow you to use your Visa, Mastercard, Amex, etc) but I'll first need to send an invoice for any amount in excess of the deposit. Please remember you are bidding to buy and I fully expect the winning bidder to fulfill their Ebay contract! You’re not bidding to hold, inspect or then come test-drive the vehicle later as you’re more than welcome to do this before the auction ends.
If you do decide to have the roadster shipped home, there are numerous vehicle transport companies to choose from. We deal with them regularly and I'd suggest that you get a transport bid from Dependable Auto Shippers (DAS)
. They're Ebay’s preferred transporter and will give you a fair quote. Call my designated rep, Brad Simon
, directly at (908)290-1575
and be sure to give him my affiliate number (2362642
) so he can pull up all our information for door-to-door or even less expensive station-to-station price quotes.
As an alternative, you might also get bids from the U-Ship.com website. You’ll be able to choose a transport broker from multiple offers. The zip code for pick-up would be 98002 (Auburn, Washington). The shipping of the vehicle and company chosen are the responsibility of the BUYER.
The MG can be stored free of charge at my location for up to two weeks after the auction ends assuming full payment has been received. After that period storage is $20 per day.

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