1974 MG MGB GT

MG MGB GT (1974)
for sale

Price: US $6,000.00

Description:

I bought the car off of “Bring A Trailer” about 2.5 years ago. Here is a link to the listing then:
here
The overdrive is an extremely desirable optional feature from the factory, not found on most MGBs.
My intention was to give the car to my wife as a 30th anniversary present (she had indicated a fondness for them way back). The car would need to be a reliable daily driver for someone who is not interested in doing any side-of-the-road mechanical work. As purchased, this car was a good starting point, and has checked out well (I have driven it more than 4000 miles all over New England). Additionally, in pursuit of enhanced reliable road-worthiness, improved appearance and extended longevity, I have had the following work done professionally:
Drivetrain
Rebuilt cylinder head (new guides, valves, seals hardened seats)
New carrier bearings
Replacement spider gear in rear differential
New thrust washers, diff.
New bearing kit., (tube axle)
New U-joint.
Wheels/Bearings/Steering
New wheel bearings
New Tires (4) 185/70R-14 Michelin Defender
New axle limit straps
New tie rod ends
New steering rack boots
Ignition
New ignition coil.
New ignition, Pertronix,
New distributor cap.
New ignition wire set
New spark plugs
Cooling
New thermostat & housing gasket.
New radiator hoses.
Fresh coolant
Oil System
New oil line
New valve cover gasket.
New valve cover seal washer

New oil filter.
New oil seal.
Fuel
New fuel pump (no points! -I have the old one plus new points if you want)
New fuel filter.
Clutch/Brakes
New master cylinder
New clutch slave cylinder.
New wheel cylinders, rear
New clutch hose.
New brake hoses
New brake lines
New brake shoes
New brake pads.
New rotors
New boot, whl/cyl handbrake lever.
Fresh DOT 4 brake fluid
Misc:
New seat belts
Removed CA smog devices
Comprehensive tune by MG mechanic (British Motorworks, Ashland, MA)
Exterior
Minor rust repair at 4 corners where top meets body
New rear glass and seals
New rear bumper
The car is not show perfect, (Although one photo is in a show at Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market in downtown Boston) but instead is an excellent “driver” which I would take anywhere without hesitation. I really get a hoot out of driving it. It did not become my wife’s car, since, after doing all this, I found a green one, and she likes green better.

update: 2016-09-05

Features:

Condition:UsedYear: 1974
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): GHD5UE329003GMileage: 128,500
Exterior Color: "Blaze Red" (looks orange)Make: MG
Interior Color: Autumn LeafModel: MGB
Number of Cylinders: 4Trim: Overdrive Transmission
Transmission: ManualEngine: 1800cc
Body Type: CoupeDrive Type: RWD
Vehicle Title: ClearFuel Type: Gasoline
Sub Model: GTFor Sale By: Private Seller

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