Sold for £10,688
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: UWD 602G
Chassis No: GHD4141299
MOT: July 2022
Introduced in May of 1962, the monocoque MG B was a welcome progression from the body-on-frame T-Series and MG A models that preceded it. The more modern construction resulted in weight savings (the car turned the scales at 2028lb), reduced manufacturing costs, and notably tauter handling. Initially, the B was only available in Roadster form - the Pininfarina-penned hatchback GT derivative, with 2+2 seating, not being offered until October 1965. At launch, the model was powered by a three-bearing version of the 1798cc B-Series engine that produced 95bhp at 5,400rpm. However, this unit was replaced by a five-bearing unit two years into production. The MkII model of 1967 brought an updated manual gearbox with revised ratios and synchromesh. By the time GT production ceased in 1980, a total of 125,282 are said to have been produced.
Chassis number ‘GHD4141299’ is a home-market example, being manufactured and registered new in the United Kingdom in 1968. Fitted with the 1798cc straight-four engine with the four-speed manual transmission, this MGB GT is finished in the appealing colour combination of Red, complemented by Red interior upholstery with Black piping and matching Red carpets. Showing a recorded and credible mileage of 93,163 miles, the MG is showing three former keepers on HPI. Subject to a comprehensive body restoration during 2019-2020 which included a professional body restoration, interior retrim, and engine refresh with carburettor overhaul, the MG also previously benefitted from a front brake upgrade kit in 2015 and a new exhaust in 2016.
In the last couple of months, ‘UWD 602G’ has also been provided with refurbished wire wheels and spinners at the cost of some £500. Fitted with double front fog lights, Banjo steering wheel, radio blanking plate, and MG stainless steel door sill protectors, the BGT is offered with a history file which includes a collection of invoices relating to the work completed, previous MOT certificates, and a current V5C document.
For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452
Auction: Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, 27th Jul, 2022
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