MG MGB GT (1974)
for sale
Price: US $6,000.00
Price: US $6,000.00
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
Condition: | Used | Year: | 1974 |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | GHD5UE329003G | Mileage: | 128,500 |
Exterior Color: | "Blaze Red" (looks orange) | Make: | MG |
Interior Color: | Autumn Leaf | Model: | MGB |
Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Trim: | Overdrive Transmission |
Transmission: | Manual | Engine: | 1800cc |
Body Type: | Coupe | Drive Type: | RWD |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Sub Model: | GT | For Sale By: | Private Seller |