Vehicle Description
1969 MG MGB Roadster
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.
For consignment and your viewing pleasure, a fully restored in
2005...1969 MGB with a respray in British Racing Green, a super
clean engine bay, and new top, (sadly not attached to the car), and
a shiny black vinyl interior. This open roof sports car is
appearing as close to the 1969 car that sat in the British Leyland
showroom, with careful attention to period correctness.
Exterior
With gaps well minded and steel straight with no rust we see the
exterior bathed in a respray of British Racing Green, the paint is
nicely done. From its low slung bonnet, towards the very clean MG
badged grill and paired curved bumpers with small bumperettes, the
chrome is mirror like and shows no pitting, badging is all buttoned
up. The convertible top is new but hasn't been installed on the
car. True 15" knock off wire wheels adorn all 4 corners and are
wrapped in almost new General Altimax RT blackwall radials.
Interior
A fully restored black vinyl interior can be seen even better
without the top on the car. Tuck and roll vinyl inserts are
surrounded by clean mar free smooth black bolsters covering the
dual buckets with some snappy red piping and red lap belt
harnesses. The hump races through these seats and a black gear
shift knob with the shift pattern engraved is well within the
driver's reach. Black padded vinyl in excellent condition forms an
elongated oval in front of the steering wheel and houses the gauge
cluster right in the driver's sight line. A new steering wheel
fronts the dash and sports a thick wooden rim with brushed aluminum
spokes. An aftermarket AM/FM/CD player is embedded 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 natural finish valve cover and maroon
painted engine block. Being fed from the side, the mini mill has
dual 1-barrel carbs in the form of SU HS4's and a correct 4-speed
manual transmission on back. Careful attention has been paid to all
details such as lines, cables, coil, hoses right down to the
decals. A 3.90 geared rear axle is on to put the power to the
pavement.
Undercarriage
Very clean, with only minor surface rust on the usual members but
structurally sound it's simply a lot of nicely painted green metal
surfaces. Independent coil springs up front and leaf springs are 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 to the Classic Auto Mall Test track, one of best kept
secrets of hidden locations in all of Southeast Pennsylvania. It
ran great, handled nicely, and had 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!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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.