Vehicle Description
*1965 MG MGB Mk1*In the days before the introduction of the Mazda
Miata, if you wanted a small, tossable sports car there was one
country to turn to - England. With a handful of manufacturers
building dozens of different models, companies like Austin Healey,
Morgan and Triumph offered open top fun, at a reasonable price.
That being said, of the sports car builders from England, none was
more prolific than MG. Standing for Morris Garages, MG rose to
prominence when US Service Members imported their cars after World
War II, but really hit their stride with the introduction of the MG
MGB in the early 1960s. This MGB is from the first series of cars
built by the brand, about two years into "B" production.As an early
example, this MGB isn't saddled with any of the unsightly rubber
bumpers or emissions-controlled carburetors of the later models,
and is instead, how the company intended to build the car from day
one. Finished in a classic shade of red, this original US-delivery
car sports attractive chrome bumpers both front and rear, and a
vertical-slat polished grille with very correct looking "Royal
Automobile Club" and "England" grille badges affixed. Under the
same ownership since 1985, it is believed that when the consignor
purchased this car, it was from the original owner- an incredible
two owners over 60 years! For wheels, the car is fitted with a set
of 14-inch wire wheels with two-ear knock-off hubs, which sit in
front of a set of front disc brakes with rear drums. The black
vinyl convertible top is covered by a tonneau cover, with a
separate tonneau covering the passenger seat to keep the wind down
when you're driving alone.On the inside, black vinyl covers the two
bucket seats, which are accented by red piping. The inside of this
car is an icon of simplicity with little more than just what you
need to operate the car in front of you. Slide into the driver's
seat and you're met with a large 3-spoke steering wheel with
banjo-style spokes, which frames a pair of white-on-black Smiths
gauges including a tachometer and speedometer. A fuel gauge sits to
your left while a gauge for temperatures sits to the right of the
gauge cluster. In the center console is an AM/FM head unit with a
cassette deck, and heater controls are to the right of that.Sitting
under the hood is the famed BMC B-Series engine, a motor that was
found in countless passenger cars of the era. Displacing
1.8-liters, this inline-4 was rated at 95 horsepower and 110 lb-ft
of torque from the factory, but this car is believed to produce a
bit more. Under the care of the current owner, this B-Series
received a high-compression rebuild in the 1990s, which still looks
largely standard under the hood, save for a chrome air cleaner on
the carb. According to the car's British Motor Industry Heritage
Trust Certificate, the car was ordered from the factory with an
anti-roll bar which helps handling significantly. Power is sent to
the rear wheels via a pleasantly mechanical feeling 4-speed manual
gearbox.The MG MGB was the first sports car experience for many
people, especially in the United States and remains a fantastic
option for open-top enjoyment today. From its striking good looks,
to its tremendously simple mechanicals, the MGB gives you the Miata
experience, with a healthy dose of extra character and classic
flare. Even 60 years after its production, this car represents
great value and when it comes to smiles-per-dollar, it is almost
impossible to beat.*Key Features* * Red Over Black w/Red Interior
Accents * Two Owners From New * 1.8-Liter BMC B-Series Engine *
High-Compression Rebuild in 1990s * 4-Speed Manual Gearbox * Front
Disc Brakes * Anti-Roll Bar * 14-Inch Wire Wheels * Full-Size
Matching Spare * Vinyl Soft Top * Tonneau Cover for Passenger
Seat*Additional Information* * Two Owners from New * British Motor
Industry Heritage Trust CertificateFor more information on this
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