1978 MGB Roadster with upgraded 1950 cc Fast Road Stage 2 Engine
Great looking car that has been well taken care of through its life. The car has been subject to many upgrades. Originally a rubber bumper car that has a high-quality chrome bumper conversion. The car was recently restored and the paintwork still gleams and looks great. Interior shows well and has black leather with red piping and a wood veneer dash. The engine has been upgraded to a 1950cc Fast Road Stage 2 engine giving 120hp vs the stock 1.8 that only had 95hp. The extra power makes it feel way more powerful throughout the rpm range. The suspension feels great and it hugs the road. Also has a new stereo head unit with new speakers in the door and a new 8 inch subwoofer. The engine itself is a soundtrack but if you prefer music, the sound system is incredible
Tony Robinson, the actor, was one of the previous owners of the car, so it has a bit of fun history!
- 73,080 original miles
- Upgraded 1,950cc Fast Road Stage 2
- New engine installed at 48K miles
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Overdrive
- Twin SU carburettors with K&N filters
- K&N filters just cleaned and re-oiled
- New electronic ignition distributor
- New Lumenition coil
- New spark plugs, leads, cap and rotor
- New higher amp alternator
- New Starter
- New Battery
- Fresh oil and filter, and fuel filter
- Chrome bumper conversion professionally completed and lowered to correct level
- Bodywork well kept with no visible corrosion or deterioration to sills or arches
- Good panel fit with no noticeable deterioration to panels
- Black canvas roof in good condition with good fit and clear rear screen
- 8 spoke Minilite-style alloy wheels in good order with matching spare
- Quality Goodyear tyres fitted all round
- Upgraded interior with black leather seats piped in red with rear bench
- New steering, wheel and floor mats
- Stainless steel exhaust.
- Additional history
- First registered 1st August 1978
- Began life as a ‘rubber bumper car’
- Chassis records confirm this car was built after May 1978 as a 1979 Model Year car
- Previously blue
- £11,000 spent by the last owner in the last eight years
- 11 registered keepers
- 2 sets of keys
- Good history file including old magazines, catalogues and manuals
- Range of old MOTs and invoices (extensive amount of history including pictures of restoration)
- Last MOT expired 6th September 2022 with 73,002 miles on test
- Car has covered only 65 miles since last MOT test
- MOT exempt due to classic status
If you want a beautiful British classic that has the power to operate like a proper classic sports car this is it.