1978 MGB GT
£5,950

MGB GT MkIV

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1978 | 1,798cc B-Series | Damask Red | Grey Cloth Interior | Wire Wheels | Overdrive
 

Specification:

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MkIV ‘B’ GT in Damask Red. 1,798cc B-Series engine with 4-spd manual transmission plus overdrive. Twin SU carburettors. Front disc brakes, rear drum. Heater. Radio. Electric wash/wipe. Front seat belts. Factory optional wire wheels with radial tyres. Spare wheel and jack. Genuine mudflaps. Halogen headlamps. Luminition electronic ignition. Mota-Lita steering wheel. Registered on 5th May 1978 by a supplying dealer in the Portsmouth area. Only 5 previous keepers, 3 of which in the same family. 66,584 miles. Tax and MoT exempt – Voluntarily MoT’d until 13.10.2027.

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Description:

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The MGB is the archetypal classic British sports car produced from 1962 to 1980. Known for its sleek design, affordability and fun, the MGB became one of the world’s best-selling sports cars. Variants included the MGB GT (a hard-top coupe) and Roadster (convertible), plus V8 models. Today, the MGB is celebrated as an accessible entry into classic motoring and remains a favourite among collectors and enthusiasts.​

This particular motor is a Mk IV version, which was the last variant before production ended. The MkIV had all the updates including the now-standard Laycock Overdrive, along with distinctive large black polyurethane/rubber-covered steel bumpers and a slightly raised ride height to meet safety regulations (particularly for North America). Being a GT, it has the classic Pininfarina-styled ‘fastback’ body offering a useful 2+2 seating layout, or with the rear seat folded, a very large boot space ideal for long-distance touring.

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The car is in completely standard spec, with the only modifications being electronic ignition for reliability, and a Mota-Lita steering wheel (which we think looks much nicer than the original chunky plastic one!). She has had only 5 registered keepers from new – the 3rd and current owners being the same lady, after the family member who bought it gave it back to her! After a long period in storage with us, it has been decided it is now time to let it go to a new owner who will use and cherish it.

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After waking it up from its slumber, the car has received recommissioning including going through the fuel system and brakes replacing parts where required, plus a full service and new battery. Now, the peppy B-Series engine starts and runs very nicely with a quick turn of the key, and out on the road it accelerates willingly through the gears with a great sound track. The overdrive clicks in and out correctly, the brakes pull the car up nice and straight and the steering is very precise and direct – great for that ‘chuckability’ around corners that British sportscars are renowned for!

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Looking around the car, the bodywork is very good for its age, having only a few minor marks here and there, the most significant being an old scuff on the passenger door and a small ‘dink’ in the front RH wing. It has had an external respray (in the original Damask Red) at somepoint in it’s past, but still remains a very presentable, useable car. The interior is very good, with no nasty rips or cracks in the cloth, vinyls or plastics. All the electrics work and there is an original radio still present and working.

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All in all, this is a great example that is absolutely ready to be used and enjoyed, and would make easy classic motoring for many years ahead thanks to great parts and club support. The odometer reads 66,584 but we cannot verify this. The car is MoT’d until 13th October 2027 (although MoT exempt). Please get in touch if you are interested!

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Price: £5,950

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Please note, this vehicle advertised on a behalf of a client, therefore we are unable to offer any warranty on this vehicle.