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MG MGB ROADSTER (1970)
for sale

Price: US $3,000.00

Description:

Up for auction is a Unique and very interesting MGB. I have owned this car for several years and about 2 years ago I decided to restore it and make it stand out from the crowd. I have always liked the MGB factory race cars from the 1960s so I built this MGB to resemble them. I built the car mainly for street use but with enough modifications for autocross and club use also. The MG has a full interior, sound insulation, a modern stereo, overdrive transmission and uprated suspension and drivetrain built for touring. I find it best to describe the car in sections, as listed below.
Body- The MG has spent its entire life in California as can be seen by its vintage California blue license plate, so the body is in rust free condition. When I bought the car several years ago I replaced the front foot wells with factory correct replacements as there was some rust due to the water puddling from a bad soft top. Apart from that no other repairs were needed. The body is very straight with no dents and very good panel fit. The bonnet (hood) is a lightweight aluminium one from an earlier car. I welded in the US spec side lights to give it a pre 1968 look. It also has an early grill and taillights. The front valence is a Sebring style with vents for the under valence oil cooler and brake ducts. The bonnet has the Le Mans leather strap and front mounted release. The Sebring headlight covers are easily removed for cleaning On the rear of the car I removed the overriders and mounted a battery cut off switch in the reverse light hole, no cutting was needed and the car comes with a spare reverse light assembly if you wish to move the cut off switch to the trunk The rear bumper is in excellent condition. I have the front bumper assembly if required. The windshield seal, door seals and side glass seals are new. The glass is in good condition and the windows wind up and down easily. The MG has period correct enamel union jack flag , Castrol oil, an BMC rosette on each side of the car. The car is finished in a Glossy British Racing Green polyurethane paint and looks new.
Drivetrain - The engine has been rebuilt and has about 800 miles on it. It has about 70lbs of oil pressure(see photo) and runs cool. All the coolant hoses were replaced as was the water pump, heater valve and the radiator was refurbished. The clutch including a heavy duty throw out bearing, starter motor, alternator, and clutch hydraulics were replaced at the same time. The car has a new crane electronic ignition. The gearbox is an overdrive model and works great (overdrive switch on right side steering column stalk) which makes freeway driving more comfortable. The engine has a exhaust header and low restriction exhaust and a Dellorto side draught carburetor ( the original SU carbs, manifold, air filters come with the car) with a fuel pressure regulator and modern electric fuel pump. The oil cooler has been moved to under the front apron(see photo) and an electric cooling fan has been added. The engine also has a modern spin on oil filter conversion. I also installed a modern inertia fuel cut off switch in the trunk(see photo) This cuts off the fuel supply in event of an accident and is easily reset with a touch of the button.
Suspension and brakes - The car has all new brakes including steel braided flexible brake lines, drilled front rotors, new GT rear wheel cylinders, rear shoes, rebuilt front calipers with new pistons and EBC red stuff brake pads(see photo) it stops very well! The rear suspension has new poly bushings and a tube shock conversion. The front suspension has poly upper bushings, V8 lower bushings, MGBGT front coil springs and a 7/8 high performance front sway bar. The wire wheels are upgraded from 14 inch 60 spoke to 15 inch 72 spokes for greater strength and modern tire choices. The tires are Goodyear Eagles 195/60 15 and are in as new condition. All this results in a great handling MGB.
Interior - The interior is in very good condition . The dashboard is new as is the center console. The factory steering wheel has a leather wrap and the shift knob is also leather. There is a new Alpine am/fm CD with Ipod hook up powering two new Kenwood speakers. The cigarette lighter has been replaced with a 12volt outlet to charge a device. The car also has a freshly painted gloss black 4 point roll bar and two new 4 point seat belts with a standard buckle for ease of use. The car comes with an original jack and wheel knock off tool.
ELECTRICAL- The original harness was in great shape so it was not replaced. The alternator is new. All the gauges work as do the wipers, turn signals, hazards, horn, brake and running lights. It has new halogen headlamps for safer night driving and new rear taillight lenses. The MG has no electrical issues.
Top - The MG has two tops, a newer soft top with a zip out rear window and a vintage factory style Snugtop hardtop.(see photo)
I have restored many British cars over the years, several to concours standards. I also own a classic Limousine service and restored the fleet myself( here This MGB was restored to a local show winner standard and is probably nicer than 90 percent of the MGBs on the market today. The MG comes with a file folder of receipts of the restoration totaling thousands of dollars. Please look at the photos carefully to see condition or feel free to come and view it or have it inspected. Please call me(Simon@ 559 349 3109) or Email me with any questions before bidding, thanks. Ebayers with less than 2 positive feedbacks contact me before bidding or your bid will be retracted.

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