Vehicle Description
1967 MG MGB Roadster
MG's, (Morris Garages), were some of the earliest foreign sports
cars to find an audience in America. By the late 50's, cars like
the MG TD's and TF's were popular enough that they began showing up
regularly on racetracks while shops specific to their care began
popping up around the country. One of the oldest sports car clubs
in the country, the Old York Road Sports Car Club, est. 1953, not
far from us in Morgantown, can trace its roots, in part, to the
newfound love of MG's that was sweeping the region and country.
For consignment, a stunning 1967 MG MGB. The MGB would be
introduced in 1962, following the run of MGA's from 1955 to 1962.
Our car went through a complete restoration in 1990 and it comes
with not only its build sheet, but also a photo album of the
restoration as well as a plethora of receipts. Thanks to some
loving stewardship, it has held up very nicely over the years. It's
made appearances at some well-regarded car shows in eastern
Pennsylvania and sports a surprising interior option, but you'll
have to read on to learn more!
Exterior
The straight body is bathed in white and topped by a black vinyl
soft top. Desirable chrome bumpers match the headlight rings and
grille. Other bright spots include the polished window frame which
helps to tell up thisis an early car due to only having 2 wiper
arms, the pillar-mounted side mirror, and the body trim which
intersects the length of the little car, giving the body some depth
and character. 14-inch chrome wire wheels with knock-offs are
quintessentially British and look great, (the patent for wire
wheels was issued in London in 1826!). The roadster's top is in
excellent condition as are the three plastic windows embedded in
it.
Interior
A simple black leather door card houses the controllers, the window
crank, door actuator, and pull handle are tastefully dressed in
black with polished trim. A line of white piping intersects the
door as well. The black leather seats, with tuck-and-roll inserts,
are accentuated by white piping around the edge and forming a
geometric pattern throughout. And the surprising interior option, a
rear seat pad constructed of the same, white-piped black leather.
Now your two-seat sports car can accommodate at least one more with
the top down! It also makes for a nice storage shelf. The
three-spoke steering wheel is highlighted by the bright red MG logo
center cap and the spoke configuration allows you clear views of
the important stuff like the chrome-rimmed tachometer and
speedometer, both large and easy to read. An overdrive switch is
far left, followed by a gas gauge. To the right of the main cluster
is a temperature gauge, ignition slot, and various toggle switches.
Vent controls look a bit like oven knobs and have a great tactile
feel that will prove useful on the road. The wonderfully contoured
glove box follows the lines of the dipping dash pad. The rarely
seen Ammco center console has padded armrest where you can rest
your elbow as you grab the comfortable, compact shifter housed in
an oval polished metal surround. The low-pile black carpet is in
fine condition and the trunk is lined in gray material, including
the spare tire.
Drivetrain
An 1800cc inline four cylinder presents wonderfully in the engine
bay with burgundy painted block and valve covers. Two SU HS4
carburetors regulate the fuel through piston-controlled venturis.
The 4-speed manual transmission has Laylock-de-Normanville
overdrive which is engaged with that toggle on the dash. The 98
horses are sent to the rear wheels and 3.909 gears. Disc brakes in
front and drums in the rear.
Undercarriage
The solid construction results in a flat bottom on most of the car
and creates a tidy underside. We note no surface rust indicating
this car has enjoyed a fair-weathered existence. Independent
suspension with coil springs buffer the front while leaf springs in
the rear cushion the other end. A header leads to a single exhaust
that feeds through a stainless-steel muffler and exists below the
driver's side bumperette. We note a few drops of oil on the oil pan
and some residual oil at the rear differential.
Drive-Ability
Despite temps in the high-40's, we braved the loop with the top
down. The 1800 provides plenty of zip for this car and the short
shifter is butter smooth. We maintained the 30 mph around some
gentle turns, and it became obvious why these were popular imports
and remain one of the most beloved sports cars in history, fun fun
fun. Move over, Miata, the OG is here!
Indeed, it is one of the world's great sports cars and it's no
wonder why there's a large and active network of enthusiasts around
the country that talk, ride, maintain, and show these wonderful
little cars. You can buy any number of modern roadsters, and
there's certainly merit in that. But there's nothing quite like an
early British sports car to get the blood going and this one is a
fine example. Tuck this one in your garage and pray for a sunny
weekend.
GHN3L94283
G-MG
H-BMC 1.8 Liter B Series Engine
N-2 Seat Roadster
3-MK1
L-Left Hand Drive
94283-Sequential Unit Number
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