Vehicle Description
The MG brand has a very significant role in the automobile history
world and most English people will agree that the car is a truly
love and hate relationship. You never know what to expect out of
the Lucas components, however when these MGB GT's are dialed in and
standing tall, there isn't much else out there that can compete for
the money in style, feel and nostalgia to the driver and the
jealous people that you will pass as you cruise to your
destination. Produced from 1965 thru 1980, but imports into the USA
halted in 1974 and less than 4,000 were believed to be built in
total. The classic look was designed by the Italian renowned
Pinifarina and was praised for the greenhouse type feel in the
cabin that was much more spacious and user friendly compared to the
previous coupe designs of MG.
This remarkable car is a museum quality concourse edition setup
done in a 3.5yr span and done with an open checkbook. The miles on
the car are believed to be accurate as well. Quality and
originality was the focus as well as using proper components
whenever possible but also doing the best to make the car a very
enjoyable driver when behind the wheel. This GT was delivered new
out of Fred Deeley Motors in Vancouver in 1971 and was then traded
back into the Mercedes dealer in Vancouver where it was sold to Mr.
& Mrs. Ken Boyd in 1983. This car was driven and enjoyed for the
next 12 years in 1995 he removed the car and stored it for the next
9 years. In December of 2004 one of the most impressive and costly
restoration began on this car to restore it to its glory. This car
was stripped down to bare metal and completely disassembled from
top to bottom to give this project a true fresh start. All new
fenders, door skins, floors, rocker panels and sheet metal are new
and the bodywork alone took over 21 months to complete. While this
body work was being done the engine, suspension, transmission and
electrical system was being rebuilt, and modified to get ready to
install into the new restoration. The interior is brand new with
new seats, dash, carpet, and headliner. The gauges are working
properly, heat works nicely and the lights are functioning. The
bright work and chrome is exceptional and the extras that come with
the car are very impressive. The list is very long and the stack of
receipts is very impressive on this restoration. Over $60K in
documented receipts and work is in this build and once you see the
quality, it is apparent that there were no corners cut. Just about
everything on this vehicle is new or restored to a very high
standard.
Vehicle comes with brag book of pictures of the restoration, thick
file of receipts and service work, original owner's manual, log
book from previous customer, and some additional odds and ends for
parts. This is not your typical MGB GT and the others on the market
will not compete. This is a show winning car that deserves to be
flaunted in the collector car world and will only see significant
upswing in value and demand as the year's progress. There is
nothing wrong with paying up for fantastic car that shows no
excuses.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
