1972 MGB Roadster

Description

Current owner 11 years and in regular light use; overdrive; rolling road tuned; ready to enjoy

First registered in June 1972, this MGB Roadster had one just owner from 1992 – 2011 and while there is no early history, a good file of invoices show regular upkeep over the last dozen years.

Our vendor acquired the car in 2012 from a trusted friend who went right through the car to address any niggles. It was then used as bridal transport on the vendor’s wedding day and on subsequent holidays to Cornwall, where it handled the 600-mile round trips without trouble. The advent of children has resulted in the car being used less and less, hence the reason for the sale.

In fact 10 old MOTs show that the car only covered around 2,000 miles between 1997 and 2011 but has done around 5,300 miles since then, the odometer currently showing 36,797 miles. 

Invoices show that it had a new hood in 2011 when the brakes were also overhauled with new front discs and calipers plus rear brake shoes and wheel cylinders. Dyno sheets show that it was producing a healthy 86bhp when tested by Aldon Automotive in early 2012. It was also fitted with a rear roll-cage and inertia reel seatbelts at around the same time.

New chrome wire wheels and tyres from MGB Hive were fitted in 2013 along with new chrome trims and windscreen rubbers. The car benefits from having an overdrive gearbox, which operates smoothly, and also has aftermarket electronic ignition. A Haynes workshop manual and an owner’s handbook are also present. 

Always kept garaged in the current 11-year ownership, the body looks to be reassuringly straight and solid, although the Glacier White paintwork is not quite as shiny as it could be. 

Starting promptly and running well as we have moved it around on site, this attractive MGB is ready for a new owner to enjoy.

For more information contact James on 07970 309907 or email james.dennison@brightwells.com