1971 MG MGB Conv Description
This is my1971MGB.She has the rare and highly sought after factoryoverdrive with wire wheels and very desirable chrome bumper car.The car is selling this week to the highest bidder and is priced well below current market value.If you know vintage British cars you know how rare this car is and the factory overdrive makes it all that much more rare. Massive amount of work just done so please take time to read the auction in its entirety. The car is located at my house in Charlotte NC 28209 and the car can be seen / driven anytime during the auction. Clear North Carolina state issued title in my name and address.
Heritage:I was told by the previous owner that the engine is original and she is a numbers matching car. Itappears to be anumbers matching car based ontheresearchI've donebut you should do your own research to verify it being such.After your research you can order aBritish Heritage Certificate from England for around $50 to certifying her as being a true numbers matching car which will greatly increase the cars value when you pass her along if you decide to sell her in the distant future.The cars commissiondate is December 1970, the commission number is GHN5UB 22959 Gthe engine number is18GK-WE-H 4481..
Mechanically:The car runsgreat andwas just serviced along with other major work.The car starts right up with no issues, ticks,smoke or shacking about. Holds good oil pressure at about60+ lbs. The carrecentlyhad a complete tune up with new ignition wires, spark plugs,distributor cap, rotor button, new ignition coil,new air filters, oil change, oil filter, radiator fluid serviced, new fan belt,new brake master cylinder, new clutch master cylinder, new clutch slave cylinder, new inline fuel filter, new fuel pump installed and the transmission and rear end fluids where topped off. Also, the carburetors where professionally rebuilt and a brand new gas tank and fuel sending unit where installed. Overdrive Transmission:Yes this car has therare and highly sought afteroverdrive transmission. Overdrive works perfectly in both 3rd and 4th gears. Again, the overdrive is working. Electrical's:Goodcondition with the following items in working order.Headlights wor, front & rearturn signals work, front & rear running lights work,brake lights work, windshield wipers workand the license plate lights work.
Gauges:All gauges are correct and original "Smith" brand and are in working order at this time. |
Interior:The interior is in average shape I'd say but you need to be the judge of that. The car does come with a NEW in the box dash which the next owner will need to install. If you needto see a picture of the new dash just email me and I'll get itright over to you. Exterior:The car is remarkably straight and the paint is what I'd call driver quality but that's just my opinion. Nice wire wheels. Trunk:The trunk is rock solid and has a spare tire and wire wheel.
Shipping:If you need to have the car shipped to your location here in the states you can get a fast and free online quote from Able Auto Transport at: http://www.ableautotransport.com/ Overseas Bidders:Yes the auction is open to overseas bidders. The auction is open to overseas bidders and if you need to ship overseas try S
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I don't claim to be an expert and my opinion ofthe car may vary from yours so please look at the photos closely and if you need more information or extra photoslet me knowprior to bidding. I know how hard it is to purchase a car online so please ask any and all questions you have prior to bidding or if you can come see and drive the car for yourself ( I really encourage you to do so ) as I want the winning bidder to be satisfied with the car when it arrives. No warranties / guarantees are expressed/ implied. Due to the cars age she is being sold as mileage exempt and in "as is" condition. A $500 non-refundable deposit is due within 48 hours of auctions end time