19th Jun, 2024 13:00

Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire

 
Lot 78
 

1974 MG B Roadster

Sold for £15,750

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: NFP 803M
Chassis No: GHN5339221G
MOT: Exempt

  • Current ownership since 2018
  • The subject of an extensive restoration recently completed
  • Current V5c document and a collection of invoices
  • Photographs included of the restoration
  • New Minilite style alloy wheels shod with fresh tyres
  • Overhauled suspension and braking system
  • Ready to be used and enjoyed

Introduced in 1962, the MGB Roadster enjoyed an eighteen-year production run. With nicely balanced handling and a good turn of speed, it merited the old MG marketing slogan 'Safety Fast'. Based around a monocoque chassis featuring independent coil-sprung front suspension and a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle, its 1798cc 'B' series four-cylinder engine was allied to a four-speed manual transmission. Capable of over 100mph, the provision of front disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering greatly aided control. The MkII (’GHN5’ chassis numbers from 1969 onwards) MG B, had a 5 main bearing engine with alternator, negative earth and, at last, received a new gearbox with synchromesh on all four forward speeds.

In current ownership since 2018 ‘NFP 803M’ has been the subject of an extensive restoration which has just recently been completed. The extensive work carried out has involved many parts being replaced and the body completely restored including new panels and a fresh coat of paint in Flame Red. Mechanically the brakes, suspension and engine have all been overhauled. A new Mohair soft top has been added plus new Minilite style alloy wheels shod with fresh tyres. The MG is offered with photographs of the restoration, collection of invoices and current V5c document. This smart looking example is ready to be used and enjoyed.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760

 

Auction: Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire, 19th Jun, 2024

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