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1978 MG MGB 1.8 Roadster 2dr

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Details

  • Make: MG
  • Milage: 95300 Miles
  • Year: 1978
  • Model: B
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Location: Padstow

Description

Service History & MOT -Extensive service history from 1981 onwards -Detailed ownership record covering seven keepers -MOT history documented throughout ownership -Replacement unleaded engine and new clutch fitted in 1995 -Full service history with Marksdanes specialists -Original registration FBV796S reinstated in 2011 -Long periods of garaged storage and dry-weather use only Interior The cabin benefits from replacement black leather seats, leather trim and Moto-Lita steering wheel. The interior presents well and remains true to the character of the MGB while offering tasteful upgrades for comfort and appearance. Detailed Description This MGB Roadster is a genuine enthusiast-owned example with one of the most comprehensive history you are likely to find. Accompanying documentation traces the car's ownership and maintenance history from registration in January 1978 through successive owners to the present day. The car was known to Marksdanes Restorations for over a decade and benefited from continuous maintenance and improvement during that period. Significant work includes the installation of a replacement unleaded engine and clutch, overdrive maintenance, suspension refurbishment, stainless steel exhaust, leather seating, alloy wheels and LE-style spoiler. An agreed valuation report prepared in 2012 records the vehicle as having been Ziebart rustproofed from new, with excellent body condition and no apparent corrosion at that time. The report also notes the car's extensive documentation and careful maintenance history. The vehicle drives very well, with smooth engine performance and the benefit of overdrive for comfortable touring. It has spent much of its later life garaged and has covered relatively few miles in recent years. A rare opportunity to acquire a highly original and exceptionally well-documented MGB Roadster with genuine provenance, extensive maintenance records and a fascinating ownership history. Viewing welcome in Padstow, Cornwall.