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MG MGB V8 (1980)
for sale

Price: US $8,000.00

Description:

MGB V8 Special, 1980

A comprehensive project I finished, tested, enjoyed and then (damn!) found a Morgan I prefer to own.
Starter with a 28, 000 original 1977 MGB, fitted with a rebuilt highly modified 3.9 liter all aluminum Rover V8 engine (from a Triumph TR8)….balanced, blueprinted, high lift camshaft, special JWR intake manifold, ported heads, new 4bbl carb (these specs given to me by the last owner), reputed around 300hp, coupled to a Rover 5 speed transmission. Beautiful installation, no banging or vibration, works perfectly. Was also told it has an MGC 3.08 back axle…..from my few hundred miles of driving, found this: 55 psi oil pressure when hot, runs cool, no rattles, shifts smoothly, no smoke ever, incredibly fast when one steps on it, very high geared in 5th…..smooth and blindingly fast, one can feel the engine ‘come on the cam’ at 3, 000 rpm….all of the original gauges were connected and work properly.
Repainted over the original faded paint (no damage, no bondo, no repairs), and nicely detailed in the engine bay. New thicker radiator core with high output cooling fans, FOUR WHEEL disc brakes with power assist, front and rear sway bars, thicker front bar, polyurethane bushings, etc.
Lowered to pre 1974 ½ ride height, a complete professional chrome bumper conversion, all new chrome and trim, the result is a gorgeous MGB.
Since the alloy V8 weighs 40 pounds
less
than the original cast iron MGB four cylinder engine, steering is light and precise giving the car superb balance, ride, and handling.
Has knock off hubs and can offer this car as pictured with an expensive set of knock off Minilite style wheels or painted/chrome wire wheels. A new owner’s choice
Did a very lavish interior……custom made wood dash and wood steering wheel, tan leather seats, new panels and carpets, the rest of the console and dash professionally dyed (by a local guy who generally does Ferraris for the local dealer) to match. And an expensive tan cloth top and tonneau.
3” racing belts, proper V8 badges, stereo/CD with USB input, nicely painted and detailed trunk, hood and trunk lid hydraulic struts, and lots of other small details.
I spent a small fortune on this car. Have seen a lot of V8 conversions but while the mechanics are often done well, the rest has a basic ‘hot rod look’ with cheap looking dashboards, seats, interiors and often ugly rubber bumpers and ungainly raised ride height. This car was done on a completely different level….and not as a ‘boy racer’ but as a sophisticated high performance classic sports car with incredibly flexibility and performance. Even with fantastic brakes and improved cooling and suspension.
(and when I finished the car, found a Morgan I wanted for my collection, hence this car being offered for sale)
Car available for immediate sale and advertised elsewhere. Hence we reserve the right to end the auction at any time and for any reason. Car is sold ‘as is’ with no warranty or guarantee whatsoever. Has full paperwork for legal registration anywhere. We can assist in transport anywhere in the world and can deliver it on our truck within, say, 300 miles. Glad to store the car in a safe, insured spot until arrangements are made. Terms: 20% deposit with 48 hours and full payment within seven days. W/transfer or check is fine. If you have any questions, the best way to ask is to call me at 203-377-6746 during business hours. Thank you for looking and good luck bidding.

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