1965 MGB Roadster Roadster

1965 MG MGB Convertible Description

This is a 1965 MGB Mark I. The car was restored in ~1997. From 1998 to 2016, the car was parked. I have repaired, upgraded, and replaced many of the mechanical components, but the fenders have rusted, and a cosmetic restoration is overdue. The car runs very well, but I have too many old British cars. I need to make space in the driveway. This is a fun car for my daily commute. It would make a good restoration project, or a really good parts car for an ongoing restoration.

Body

• Pull-handle door latches
• Aluminum hood
• Grill, bumpers, and trim in good condition
• Steel dash
• Clean interior
• Vinyl soft top is completetly intact
• Windshield is in excellent condition
• There is rust on the body

Drive train

• I replaced the original 3-main engine with an 18GB engine that was used for competition in VARA and Corinthian
• Competition CAM (requires rich idle)
• Modified head (large valves, enlarged intake ports, ready for dual DCOE-45 carbs)
• Weber DGV carburetor for street use
• Deep oil pan (sump is extended downward 1", with baffle to prevent sloshing and cavitation on long turns)
• Pre-engaged starter
• Lucas sport coil
• Steel braid oil lines
• Pre-lube circuit allows connection of an external oil pump (not included) for priming after long storage
• 60 PSI oil pressure at idle
• Reduced mass flywheel
• 3-into-1 exhaust headers
• Oxygen sensor port for precision tuning.
• Full synchro 4-speed transmission

Brakes, Suspension, and Steering

• Knock-on hubs
• Wire wheels, good tires, balanced with a purpose-built adapter (I can make another if you need one - Contact me)
• Brake and clutch hydraulics are converted to use silicone fluid
• Moto-lita steering wheel
• New rotors & pads
• Rebuilt front calipers
• New drums & shoes
• New rear wheel cylinders
• Aluminum differential casing (removable third member)

• Original wiring harnesses
• Trunk-mounted 12 V battery
• Electric temperature gauge
• Negative earth, alternator