MG MGB GT V8 1973

Allmän beskrivning : Equipment

Harvest Gold paintwork, Black cloth upholstery, Moto-Lita 14-inch steering wheel, 4-speed manual transmission with Overdrive, Lockable fuel cap, Over-riders, Interior light, Storage bin, Arm rest, Ashtray, heated rear screen, Indoor car cover, Spare key, Heritage certificate.

Exterior

With only 2,591 ever built – all in RHD and all GT models – the MGB V8 is a rare beast indeed. Having previously been treated to a comprehensive bare metal restoration, this desirable chrome bumper example presents to an exceptional standard throughout. Unlike many older restos that start to show their age after a few years this one still appears factory-fresh, the car having been carefully stored and only occasionally driven since the work was completed. Accordingly, the Harvest Gold paintwork maintains a beautiful deep shine with barely an imperfection in sight. Looking closer, the panel gaps are spot-on and the chrome is immaculate all round. The underside is also amazingly fresh with absolutely no corrosion, underseal, or signs of previous poor repair.

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Interior

The interior space is in excellent condition throughout. The seats are still supportive with little evidence of use, even to commonly worn areas such as the driver’s bolster, and the door cards are without any scratches or scuffs. The dashboard appears like new, and the switchgear/instruments are also in fine fettle. In the footwells the carpets are spotless and even the boot area is pristine.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

Lift the bonnet and you’re treated to an impeccably clean engine bay, perfectly in line with the outstanding condition of the rest of the car. The engine and chassis numbers are matching as confirmed by the accompanying heritage certificate. At the turn of the key, the 3.5-litre V8 fires into life and idle smoothly up to temperature. In 2022 the carbs were sent to Ed Biddle for disk-swap/deep clean/adjuster overhaul, then refitted, tuned, and tested. An oil and filter service was also carried out with all points greased. On test the gearbox feels smooth and precise to operate, with the overdrive option equipped from factory.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES

Filling the arches are the correct cast alloy wheels, all in superb condition. They are shod in matching Yokohama tyres, with plenty of tread depth remaining. The brakes have all been checked and remain in fine operational condition.

History File

This stunning MGB GT V8 was built in October 1973 and sold through the supplying dealer, Hattons Ltd. of Lancashire. It was exported to Australia some years ago, where the current owner purchased it from Lorbek Luxury Cars, Melbourne, in 2017. He then imported it back to the UK in 2018 and has enjoyed it ever since. There have been many custom V8 MGBs over the years but only 2,591 original factory-built cars were ever produced, with chrome bumper models such as this one being the most sought-after variant.Within the accompanying History File you will find the UK registration document, heritage certificate, spare key, as well as various invoices and MOT certificates since importation in 2018.

http://www.4starclassics.com/for-sale/mgb-gt-v8-for-sale/

1973 MG MGB GT V8 is listed såld on ClassicDigest in Kingsley by 4 Star Classics for £29995.

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Karosstyp : Personbil Märke : MG Modell : MGB GT Modellversion : V8 Motorvolym : 3.5 Årsmodell : 1973 Karosstyp : Pick up Läge : Hampshire

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Fortsätter

om MG

MG (Morris Garages) berättelse är en rik väv som sträcker sig över flera decennier och involverar olika ägare och företagsenheter. Här är en översikt över MG:s historia från dess grundande till den utmanande perioden under British Leyland (BL) Corporation, där viktiga modeller och deras specifikationer framhävs:

1. Grundande och tidiga år:

Grundningsår: 1924
Grundare: Cecil Kimber
Inledande fokus: Karosseri och anpassning av Morris-bilar.
2. MG:s oktagonala logotyp:

Den ikoniska MG-oktagonen introducerades och representerar sammanslagningen av MG med Morris.
3. MG M-Type Midget (1929–1932):

Viktiga funktioner:
Kompakt tvåsitsig bil.
Drivs av en 0,8 liters motor.
Början på Midget-serien.
4. MG T-Series (1936–1955):

Viktiga modeller:
MG TA, TB, TC, TD, TF
Viktiga funktioner:
Roadsters med klassisk design.
Framgång inom motorsport, särskilt under före och efter andra världskriget.
5. Efterkrigstiden och MG A (1955–1962):

Viktiga funktioner:
Avvikelse från traditionell design.
Första MG:n med strömlinjeformat, modern design.
Finns som roadster eller coupé.
Drivs av en 1,5 liters motor.
6. MG B (1962–1980):

Viktiga funktioner:
Klassisk design av brittiska sportbilar.
Finns som roadster eller GT-coupé.
Producerades i höga antal.
Varianter inkluderade kraftfulla MGC.
7. MG Midget (1961–1979):

Viktiga funktioner:
Kompakt sportbil baserad på Austin-Healey Sprite.
Prisvärd och populär.
Olika varianter med motoruppgraderingar.
8. MG C (1967–1969):

Viktiga funktioner:
En kraftfullare version av MGB med en 2,9 liters rak sexcylindrig motor.
Begränsad produktion.
9. Erans BL Corporation (1968–1980):

Förvärv av British Leyland (BL):
MG blev en del av det större British Leyland-koncernen.
Strider med kvalitetskontroll och arbetskonflikter.
Nedgång i produktkvalitet och rykte.
10. MG MGB GT V8 (1973–1976):

Viktiga funktioner:
Införande av en fabrikstillverkad MGB med en V8-motor.
Försök att injicera prestanda i sortimentet under utmanande tider.
11. MG RV8 (1992–1995):

Viktiga funktioner:
Begränsad produktion av cabriolet.
Försök till återupplivning av Rover Group (efterföljare till BL) för att återuppliva den klassiska MG-andan.
MG:s historia under British Leyland-eran markerade en utmanande period med en nedgång i kvalitet och rykte. Trots det förblir varumärket kopplat till klassiska brittiska sportbilar.