MGB GT 1969 with Overdrive – Extensively Restored 5 Years / 1700 Miles Ago

This is a much loved 1969 MGB GT in Mineral Blue with overdrive.  Everything works as it should and it has an MOT until November. We'll be happy to MOT it for another 12 months if you buy it.
My son and husband bought the car just over 5 years ago. They've carried out extensive restoration work so that they could use it in classic car events and international regularities. They've done about 1700 miles since it was put back on the road. Unfortunately they don't get time to use it now. So. sadly. they've decided to let it go to someone who has the time to enjoy it. The car's been stored in a garage since the work was completed.
The MGB was bought as a 'running shell' that had just been welded and sprayed. It also had a lot of the running gear renewed.
 My son had a local classic car body specialist sympathetically change the look of the car (added valances to replace the bumpers). They also refitted the interior and replaced some of the older parts to make sure it was as reliable as possible (a must for the international events). Here's some of the work that's been completed (as much as they can remember for now). I'll add additional info / photos as they find it:
Chassis and rolling gearFront springs. wishbones and anti roll bar kit (replaced by last owner)Two new KingpinsNew rear springsFront discs (replaced by last owner)Front brake pads (replaced by last owner)New front brake callipersFront wings (replaced by last owner)Front wing inners – stainless steel (replaced by previous owner)Bonnet (replaced by last owner)Sills – inner. outer and castle sections (replaced by last owner)New front and rear valancesNew batteries and boxes (currently has twin 12V batteries)New rear brake cylinders and shoesWax oiledNew fuel tank and sender unitFour reconditioned shock absorbersInteriorNew seats – replaced with later head rest types (for comfort and safety) but trimmed in the original design (to match the rear seats) preserving the original lookNew dashboard. radio cover and and glove compartment boxNew inertia reel seat beltsNew large 14" Mota-Lita steering wheel (makes the steering lighter)New rear window with factory fitted built in heaterNew carpets and sound insulation throughoutNew door trimsNew headlining and interior vinylNew door and window rubbersNew radio. this is a hidden component type and is fitted in the glove compartment to preserve the look of the interior. The speakers are sympathetically mounted in the side panels of the boot. New temperature gaugeNew gauge lamps (all gauges)New door pull handlesNew heater control mechanism and cablesNew gear knob and gatorEngine – this was rebuilt by classic car engine specialist South Cerney Engineering (http://www. southcerneyengineering. com/) a while ago and still runs very well (currently it has a standard camshaft). New larger HS6 type twin SU carb (this has been set up by a classic car sports carb specialist) with K&N filters and stainless steel heat shield New water pumpNew alternatorNew radiatorNew electric thermostatically controlled fanNew complete large bore stainless steel exhaustNew heater valveNew rocker gasketNew oil coolerNew braided oil cooler hosesNew heater and radiator hosesNew fuel pumpNew valve stem sealsWheels and tyresGenuine Minilite Mag Style centre lock wheels (the spare is an original spoked wheel with a new tyre)Yokohama C Drive tyres 185 65R tyres (1700 miles since new)New centre wheel lock nutsOtherNew Brantz International 1 tripmeter for regularities. This can be unplugged and removed (the connection to the car is fitted). It comes with the original sticker and instructions (see pics)New stainless steel door mirrorsNew sealed beam headlights and rear bowlsNew exterior bulbs all roundBooks and manuals – Olyslager MGB manual. original MGB handbook. original MGB tuning guide (quite rare – see pics)Lots of receipts and history for the carNew front and rear number platesWork they were going to have done:Brake upgrade – The car comes with a new dual master cylinder. They were going to upgrade the brakes to a dual circuit configuration as it's more reliable. This was used on 1969 models in the USA so is allowable for classic car regularities and events etc. Engine bay respray – the engine bay wasn't painted along with the rest of the car. seems a shame not to have a new coat of paint as so much else has been replaced. Theres a small mark. about an 1/2 inch long. in the bottom of the front valance. If you want to come and see the car. or want to know more. please drop me an email or call on 07948 742113. We live in Orpington on the London / Kent border.
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