1973 MGB ROADSTER. OLD ENGLISH WHITE, WITH O/DRIVE. BESPOKE LEATHER INTERIOR.

 

1973 MGB roadster in OEW with overdrive.
* Bare metal respray and bespoke red leather interior and carpets fitted in 2016
* Correct Ivor Searle engine fitted in 2025 with less than 200 miles covered since , just run in !
Comprehensive refurbishment work carried out in 2016 included a bare metal respray and fitment of a bespoke red leather interior. Last owner of approx 13 years spent a small fortune making this “B” cosmetically and mechanically as good as he could , this MG has received significant mechanical attention, most notably a replacement Ivor Searle engine fitted in 2025 with less than 200 miles covered since installation.
* First registered in 1973
* Years of receipts and photos included showing bare shell body restoration. Receipts including the One for the new engine supplied 2025.
* Bare metal respray completed in 2016 and still stands well to date. The combination of OEW , chrome wire wheels and Oxblood red interior are a real winner
* New chrome wire wheels in 2016
* Matching full and half tonneau covers with storage bag
* Interior presents superbly
* Bespoke leather interior and carpets fitted in 2016
* Dashboard has been hydro dipped with wood effect finish, no cheap vinyl stickers here !!
* Retro-style Bluetooth and USB music system installed
* On the road the B drives very well indeed as you would expect from a new engine etc.

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Also fitted when restoration took place were :
* Wiring loom

* Fuel lines

* Carburetors
* Fuel tank and pump
* Brake pipes
* Callipers and slave cylinders
* All chrome replaced
* Front suspension and steering components
* New Wire wheels

More recent expenditure included .
* New brake master cylinder
* Slave cylinders
* Front callipers
* New brake servo
* Cross drilled discs
* “Green” brake pads.
* As can be seen this Roadster has lead a pampered life by the previous longterm owner and is now ready to enjoyed on the open road and is worthy on any show ground, with its detailed engine bay and bespoke real leather interior. . A new MOT will be put on as extra belt and braces approach.
* Full 4k walk round video on request
* Door to door Trailered transport offered in the UK