Vehicle Description
This 1970 MGB represents a value price in the desirable chrome
bumper era. In fact, this is a desirable model year that shows some
interesting originality from long-term care. So that makes for a
nice mix of style and history in a truly iconic drop-top
classic.
This is a late 1969 build for the 1970 model year. The story we're
told on this one is that it spent decades under the care of the
same family that had it from new. And then it has only had one
collector/owner after that. This one wears its history nicely, and
the red paint believed to be an older respray. It will show its age
up close, but we feel that's a catalyst to tell the car's unique
story. And there's still a good shine so that this drop-top looks
good when you're driving on a sunny day. Plus, there are more
distinct details to the 1970 model that make it desirable. It was
the debut of the sporty black grille that really lets the desirable
chrome front bumper take a more prominent style. And the split rear
bumper was exclusive to 1970. There are even the right details to
make sure everyone knows it's a true classic, like the
fender-mounted passenger-side mirror, full-length trim, and wire
wheels with bolt-on center hubs.
The red houndstooth interior is a distinct style that looks good
against a red car. And of course, the cloth upgrade is quite nice
to have on sunny days when you're wearing shorts. There are some
sun-faded details that really just seem to go more with a car that
has a history. Plus, the real appeal here is how the layout
connects with the driver. The space between the three-spoke wheel
and the stick shift is exceptionally close for comfortable and
quick performance. Anyone settled in these sports seats can reach
back with one hand and put up the top, and it fits sung with the
roll-up windows to get you home on a rainy day. And while the sound
of the motor should be enough for most of us, you also have the
option of an AM/FM/CD stereo with Bluetooth for upgraded driving
music.
Under the hood is a clean and correct 1800cc motor with
side-mounted twin SU carbs. The engine bay has the clean look of
good care, and that feeling is reaffirmed in the way this is a
strong-running classic. The four-speed manual transmission is an
ideal pairing because it's a smooth-shifting unit that makes it
easy to stay in the ideal powerband. Front disc brakes and the
MGB's legendary nimble handling are all about making the driving
experience fun and confident.
This is a value price for a strong-running and ultra-desirable
chrome bumper MGB. So if you love a driver's car with a great
classic story, it's time to call today!
