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MG MGB Limited Edition (1980)
for sale

Price: US $7,999.00

Description:

I am selling a 1980 MGB, limited edition. The car is in very good condition. It is not a 100 point show car. It is a nice #3 (driver) car. According to Hagerty Insurance, the average market value for a 1980 MGB is $9346 (as of Dec. 2014). This car is for sale locally so I reserve the right to close this auction early.
Exterior
Black limited edition with the silver stripes.
Car was rust proofed when purchased new, minimal rust issues which all appear to be cosmetic.
Two spots of corrosion showing above each of the rear wheel openings
One dime sized spot of corrosion in the middle of the lower side sill.
Small spot of corrosion in the center of the driver side floor.
Trunk and under the hood are very solid.
Car does have a luggage rack, 5 limited edition wheels, and fog lamps that function,
Convertible tops is in decent shape and does not leak. Some of the hardware is missing and/or hard to use.
Tires appear to be in good condition, with plenty of tread. Tires were on the car when I purchased it so their age is unknown.

Interior
Tan colored interior in very good condition.
No large tears, rips or cuts. Driver side seat back does have one small tear and the passenger seat bottom does have a small cigarette burn.
All gauges, lights and switches function as intended.
Carpets are tan and slightly faded. Very presentable.
Dash is in great shape , no cracks or tears.
Heater and defroster operates great and as designed.
Car does have an air conditioning system installed. This a/c system is not operational at the present time. All component installed on the car. The refrigerant lines need to be replaced and the A/C charged. I did not repair this system because I would hardly use it. This A/C system can be repaired.
Car presently does not have a radio installed. The some wiring and mounting hardware are present.
Mechanical Systems
The following components have been installed while I have owned this car.
Engine
New motor mounts
New Hi-Perfomance Aluminum Cylinder Head, head gasket and ARP Head Stud Kit
Prepare for the use of unleaded gasoline
New water pump and gasket
New heater control valve and gasket
All new belts
All new coolant system hoses
New air filter
Rebuilt Zenith-Stormberg carburetor and choke assembly
New brake master cylinder
All new flexible fuel system lines
New fuel filter
Flushed the coolant system
New thermostat and gasket
New distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs and ignition wires
New rear engine seal
New starter motor
New battery
Installed electrical system cutoff switch
New cooling fan assembly ( purchased but has yet to be installed)
Performed both a Compression Test (Dry) and a Leak Down test on this engine. The compression test results variance was less than 8%. The highest/worst leak down percentage was 27 % for cylinder #1. The indicates the engine is mechanically sound, but showing signs of some wear. This engine does not knock and does not leak coolant or oil. The oil pressure is very good, indicating a sound lower end. The test results were as followings:
Cylinder Compression. Test Leak Down Test
1 125 psi 27%
2 130 psi 11 %
3 120 psi 20 %
4 129 psi 6 %
Transmission
New clutch and throwout bearing
New drive shaft yoke
New universal joints ( front and rear )
Resurfaced flywheel
Flushed the hydraulic clutch system / added new hydraulic fluid
Drain transmission oil / replaced transmission fluid with new oil
Front Suspension
2 new brake caliper and brake pads
2 new brake rotors
2 new flexible brake lines
2 new outer wheel bearings
2 new inner wheel bearings
2 new front hub seals
All new Poly A-arm bushings
Detailed front suspension components
2 new front control arms
2 new rear control arms
Recent alignment
Rear Suspension
2 new wheel cylinders
All new brake shoes and new hardware
New flexible brake line
Brake System
New master cylinder
Flushed brake system and replaced with new brake fluid
Miscellaneous Items
New sun visor
New passenger side mirror
New heater control knob
New left front side marker lens
New turn signal switch
New Water temperature sending unit
New fog light switch and relay
New turn signal switch
New 180F thermostat, gasket and housing
New fuse box
New heater valve and gasket
New flasher unit
New heater control knob
New valve cover gasket

_{update: 2015-04-20}