1965 MGB Roadster

Vehicle Details & History

Price: £16,500 (Viewing by appointment only)
Year: 1965
Model: B
Registration: JBH 175C
Chassis: GHN3/61853
Engine No: 48G755ER99700
Body Type: Roadster
Colour: Tartan Red
Trim: Black
Mileage: 87500

This early, desirable, ‘pull handle’ restored MGB roadster with overdrive has been fully maintained until the car was taken off the road in 2005. Prior to going into hibernation this MG had substantial amounts of money spent on it. It received a restoration in 1988, when the engine was replaced with a genuine BMC ‘Gold Seal’ unit. In 2011 the car was recovered from the barn where it was being stored and sold as a sound restoration project. It went into storage until it was purchased again in 2017 and has spent the last five years undergoing a complete rebuild by an MG enthusiast. The engine has had the big end bearings replaced, new piston rings and the cylinder head overhauled. The gearbox was rebuilt by Hardy Engineering Transmissions Ltd. They also checked the overdrive unit and the rear differential. A new wiring loom was supplied and fitted and at the same time the polarity was changed from positive to negative earth. This lovely MGB roadster has been repainted in its original colour Tartan Red and has black leather interior. It is also supplied with a new hood and has a tonneau cover. In the history file are a large number of invoices going back to 1988, old MoT test certificates up to 2005, the V5 registration document, an old V5 and the Heritage Certificate. This represents an opportunity to purchase a car that will give the new owner good, reliable motoring in this popular marque.