Vehicle Description
1971 MG MGB MK II
The MGB is built to a simple, sensible formula and with simple,
sensible technology, even for its time: The two-seater body,
designed from the ground up as a no-roof roadster (not chopped-down
from a contemporary sedan, such as the Morris Minor convertible)
features quite deep and wide sills for good length-ways and
twisting stiffness and during design, there was attention paid to
the 1960s' emerging technology of crash safety too, with an energy
absorbing crush zones designed into the nose of the car.
Consigner states a fully restored, numbers matching 71 MGB with a
respray, a rebuilt engine, and a shiny black vinyl interior. This
rag topped sports car is appearing as close to the 1971 car that
sat in the British Leyland showroom, with careful attention paint
to period correctness.
Exterior
With gaps well minded and steel straight with no rust we see the
exterior bathed in a respray of Flame Red, the paint is nicely
done. However, we do notice that the passenger's front fender below
the belt line appears to be a shade darker than the rest of the
body. A few faults on the lower door panels and rockers where some
sanding and swirl marks can be noted. Chrome is mirror like and
shows no pitting, badging is all buttoned up, and a new windshield
has been recently installed. The convertible top is like new (and
it is) and moves up and down manually with ease and has a clear
back trio of windows. New Vredestein tires with a matching spare
wrap 14-inch MG standard wheels. LED headlights have been
added.
Interior
A fully restored black vinyl interior can be seen even better with
the top down. Tuck and roll vented vinyl inserts are surrounded by
clean mar free smooth black bolsters covering the dual buckets. The
hump races through these seats and sports a fire extinguisher (a
good thing with Lucas electrics!), and mini MG badged wood turned
gearshift knob. Black padded vinyl in excellent condition forms an
elongated oval in front of the steering wheel and houses the gauge
cluster right in the drivers sight line. A like new steering wheel
fronts the dash and is of original form. A rare working British
Leyland radio is imbedded here also as well as the essential
chromed ashtray. Nice black carpet floods the floors and has MG
embroidered floor mats above.
Drivetrain
A pop of the bonnet and you'll be amazed at how great everything is
buttoned up and visually appealing. The 1798cc 4 banger has been
completely restored, and has a deep maroon valve cover and engine
block. Being fed from the side, the mini mill has dual 1-barrel
carbs in the form of SU HS4's and a numbers matching 4-speed manual
transmission on back. Careful attention has been paid to all
details such as correct lines, cables, coil, hoses right down to
the decals. The work was performed by Proper Noise Restoration
hailing from Reading, Pennsylvania.
Undercarriage
Very clean, rust free and structurally sound it's simply a lot of
nicely painted black surfaces. Independent coil springs up front
and leaf springs are the on the rear and provide the handling ride.
Disc brakes are on front, and drums on the rear.
Drive-Ability
Climbing into the showroom interior it started right up and idled
smoothly. After a brief warm up I left the clutch out and enjoyed
my cruise around the Classic Auto Mall Test track (a well-kept
secret as to its actual location). It runs great, handles nicely,
and has an upscale feel with the padding, and all being just
right.
The goal was to bring this car up to award winning snuff, and I'd
say accomplished. A fully working example ready to be scooped up
and driven immediately, we are all spit spot. I say old chap, let's
take a tool through the Dandenongs mate!
VIN Decode
GHN5UB230572G
G-MG
H-BMC Series Engine 1.8L
N-2 Seat Roadster
5-MK3
U-USA Left Hand Drive
B-1971
230572-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 500 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.