Lot Ended
Description
Rock-solid Californian import, restored and converted to
RHD; overdrive; current owner six years; lots of history; wonderful condition; a
real bobby-dazzler!
Dating from
1976, this super MGB Roadster was imported from sunny California with all duties
paid and first UK-registered in November 1999. An undated invoice shows that it
was converted to RHD by California Classics of Hull who also fitted a
reconditioned engine and overdrive gearbox, a new windscreen, a stainless steel
exhaust and gave it a full service, the mileage at this point being
14,898.
In October 2008, when the mileage was
16,403, they sold it to a local gent, the invoice showing that this included 12
months MOT, a service, refurbished Rostyle wheels, paintwork rectification and
underseal/waxoil treatment. It also came with a detailed engineer’s report which
gave it a clean bill of health in all departments.
A good file of invoices show regular upkeep from 2001 onwards with
many new parts fitted over the years including chrome bumpers; door handles and
other external brightwork; brake and suspension parts; Facet fuel pump; K&N
filters; alloy rocker cover; seat foams; carpets; Mountney steering wheel;
Pioneer CD/radio; alloy gear knob; mesh headlamp stone guards; tonneau cover
plus much else besides.
Most recently it had a
new distributor cap, rotor arm, spark plugs and leads in February 2023 and fresh
oil and filter in May 2024.
Many old MOTs show
the mileage gradually rising from 2,752 in 2002 to 29,185 in July 2017 when it
passed with no advisories. MOT-exempt from then onwards, the speedo currently
shows 30,535 miles. it also comes with an owner’s handbook, two parts catalogues
and a guide to the Pioneer CD/radio.
In the
current ownership since 2019, we are told that it drives as well as it looks,
with working overdrive. It has certainly been starting promptly and running very
nicely as we have moved it around on site, with good 60psi oil pressure.
As you can see in the photos, this MGB Roadster
looks absolutely gorgeous with gleaming black paintwork and a lovely interior.
The underside looks equally good thanks to years spent in the California
sunshine. A proper bobby-dazzler that will turn heads wherever it
goes…
Consigned by James Dennison – 07970 309907 – [email protected]