MG MGB GT 1973
General description :
1973 MGB-GT
In 1973 this car sold on the Isle of Man, from Mylchreests Motors to a young lad who traveled to Australia and took his home market MGB-GT with him.Not long after, he immigrated to the US and landed in West Hartford CT. He drove it for years and eventually, with several newer cars in the stable, this car sat. The current , second owner (we'll call him Jon), was in West Hartford picking up another MG when the first owner's brother saw Jon loading up the other MG, he asked Jon if he'd be interested in another. Initially not interested, as the man told him that it was a one owner, right hand drive, UK market car, he became interested.
Jon went and saw the car, equipped from the dealer with a Britax/Weathershields sliding top (just like a Webasto), still running the original engine and overdrive 4 speed transmission, with just 78,000 miles on it (it seems the speedo and odo were switched out upon his arrival in the states). He got her fired up and drove her home.
This was back in roughly 2014.
Jon quickly set to restoring this Harvest Gold, 1 owner car back to her former glory. Sills, castle rails, floors and parts of the quarter panels were all replaced. The engine was rebuilt to original higher compression UK specs, the over drive transmission was rebuilt at Quantum Mechanix in CT. The original blue, cloth interior (generally a home market only item) was reupholstered, custom carpets sewn and the Weathershields top redone as well. The car was repainted in the original Harvest Gold. The entire front end was torn down and rebuilt, using poly bushings, brand new shocks, front and rear, new gas tank, axle completely refurbished. Everything was gone through and made as the factory intended.
The restoration took over two years and in 2017 she was out on the road. She was featured in Hemmings Sports and Exotic Car magazine, taken to shows throughout New England, taking awards as she went.
Jon has driven her to nearly all of those and has racked up another 2500+ miles in his travels. Although there are nearly 82,000 miles on the odometer, the car has been totally disassembled, rebuilt and reassembled and as such has just about 2500 miles on her since.
This car runs and drives beautifully, handles well and has 4 new Nankang 14" tires.
The under carriage is in near perfect condition and has no rust or rot whatsoever.
There are a couple of chips in the golden paint and an unfortunate issue has appeared, where a chemical based paint stripper was used, apparently a minute amount got under the welting on the front and rear and has caused some very minor bubbling. This is not rust and one has to look for it to see it, but it's there.
Jon is an MG guru and has performed most of the work himself, so there aren't $30,000 in receipts, however, if one added up all his labor, he'd be pretty damn close.
This is a high #2 car, can be driven as she is without hesitation, taken to car shows and awarded for the effort.
Due to this being one of the better MGB-GT's currently on the road, low ownership and a dealership installed soft top, the asking price is $14,900.
Any questions, for many more photos and video, to schedule a time to see her in person or to make an offer, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for the interest.
Document description :
Registration and Receipts
1973 MG MGB GT is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Middletown by David Brill for $14900.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : MG Model : MGB GT Engine size : 1.8 Model Year : 1973 Sub type : Coupé Color : Yellow Color type : Nonmetallic Condition : 2 Location : Meriden, CT USA Vehicle Registration : Historic
14900 $
Seller Information
AutoArcheologist
David Brill
United States
18603981732
Yes
133 Ballfall Rd Middletown
David Brill
United States
18603981732
Yes
133 Ballfall Rd Middletown
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About MG
The MG (Morris Garages) story is a rich tapestry that spans several decades and involves various owners and corporate entities. Here is an overview of the MG story from its inception to the challenging period under the British Leyland (BL) corporation, highlighting key models and their specifications:1. Foundation and Early Years:
Year of Establishment: 1924
Founder: Cecil Kimber
Initial Focus: Coachbuilding and customization of Morris cars.
2. MG Octagon Logo:
The iconic MG octagon logo was introduced, representing the merger of MG with Morris.
3. MG M-Type Midget (1929–1932):
Key Features:
Compact two-seater.
Powered by a 0.8L engine.
The beginning of the Midget series.
4. MG T-Series (1936–1955):
Key Models:
MG TA, TB, TC, TD, TF
Key Features:
Roadsters with classic styling.
Success in motorsports, particularly in pre and post-World War II eras.
5. Post-War Era and MG A (1955–1962):
Key Features:
Departure from traditional styling.
First MG to feature a streamlined, modern design.
Available as a roadster or coupe.
Powered by a 1.5L engine.
6. MG B (1962–1980):
Key Features:
Classic British sports car design.
Available as a roadster or GT coupe.
Produced in high numbers.
Variants included the powerful MGC.
7. MG Midget (1961–1979):
Key Features:
Compact sports car based on the Austin-Healey Sprite.
Affordable and popular.
Various iterations with engine upgrades.
8. MG C (1967–1969):
Key Features:
A more powerful version of the MGB, featuring a 2.9L inline-six engine.
Limited production.
9. BL Corporation Era (1968–1980):
Acquisition by British Leyland (BL):
MG became part of the larger British Leyland corporation.
Struggles with quality control and labor disputes.
Decline in product quality and reputation.
10. MG MGB GT V8 (1973–1976):
Key Features:
Introduction of a factory-produced MGB with a V8 engine.
Attempt to inject performance into the lineup during challenging times.
11. MG RV8 (1992–1995):
Key Features:
Limited production convertible.
Revival attempt by Rover Group (successor to BL) to rekindle the classic MG spirit.
The MG story during the British Leyland era marked a challenging period with a decline in quality and reputation. However, the brand continued to be associated with classic British sports cars.