1976 MGB Roadster "Fun to drive 40 year old British iconic Sports car"

1976 MG MGB Description

A great looking classic British sports car at a true bargain price!
Exterior: Red
Interior: Tan
Convertible Top: Tan
Convertible Top Boot: Black
Custom MGB floor mats: Black
Mileage: 73,193 (actual mileage title and non-working speedometer)
Tachometer: works correctly
In 4th gear: 2000rpms = 40mph
In 4th gear: 2500rpms = 50mph
In 4th gear:3000rpms = 60mph
In 4th gear: 3500 rpms =70 mph.
Serial Number:GHN5UG390265
A few weeks ago we sold on Ebay a Perfect, umber 1 condition MGB for $30,000....the best one I have ever seen (1964)
This 76 MGB is certainly not a "Pebble Beach Concurs D'Elegance car" or a SHOW car!
It is a nice looking and wonderful driving MGB. A few days ago, drove it over a 100 miles and yesterday another 70 miles to have the great sounding stereo you see now installed in the dash. Speaking of the Pioneer AM/FM Stereo, D Player with remote control, he great sounding speakers are set up so they can be quick-disconnected in a couple of seconds if you need the use of the storage area behind the seats. Init's place, ou can plug in any small set of speakers, till have music, nd the use of more storage space.
We replaced the battery with a high cranking one ($129.50) and had the car tuned up by a wonderful mechanic in Boca Raton who for the past 35 years works only on British, talian and German cars from the 50's, 0's and 70's.
This MGB has a new convertible Top &ConvertibleTop boot as well as some beautifulcustom MGB Floor mats.
All the gauges as well as the tachometer works but I noticed today the odometer & thespeedometer stopped working. I think it needs anew cable?We are not going to have this addressed.This is an ACTUAL mileage car and has an ACTUAL mileage title.
I totaled up the dollars spent on this MGB, dded in the purchase price and we have over $10,000 in this car.A couple times a year,we sell a car at a loss and use the loss as a tax deduction...this car will be sold for a few thousand dollar loss...
Please pick up the phoneand call us at(954) 873-6495and I will share with you how inexpensive you can start to enjoy this 40 year old British fun sports car.
Iwill onlyrespond to a livevoice with this information...NOT via E-mail!
BONUS: Included at no charge isa BRAND NEW, EVER USEDafter-market SignalREDHard Top.The manufacture of this top says it will fit on all 1962 -through1976 MGB Roadsters If you don't want the Hardtop your welcome to sell it...it should be worth approx. $1000.Your not being charged for it...itis a gift FREE OF CHARGE!
MGB represents one of Britain’s most iconic classic cars. Its status as an everyman’s sports car cemented its place in the popular culture of the 1960s and ’70s. Today, he model’s success in period has translated into a quickly appreciating, ery usable classic car.
Launched at the October 1962 London Motor Show, he MGB had an attractive envelope body, schewing, inally, he traditional British separate fenders and low-cut doors. At the rear, or the first time, as a useful trunk, he fuel tank having been tucked away under the body.
Although the MGB was produced over an 18-year production run, here were many series of changes to the styling of the car over that time. Mk1 MGBs, roduced from 1962–1966, re defined by the purest styling cues: pull-handle doors, teel dashboards, tow-away tops, nd chrome bumpers.
BHP figures are measured at the wheels unless otherwise noted.A short discource on measuring horsepower by Teri OlcottUp until 1971, ngines were listed with what is called brake horsepower (Bhp). Brake horsepower is a calculation where the engine horsepower is measured at the point of output with no load from a chassis or any accessories and with fuel and ignition operations under ideal conditions. Brake horsepower is often called gross horsepower today. This figure was often used for advertising purposes up to 1971.An accessory is anything attached to the engine, y any means, hich is not required for basic engine operation. By this definition, his would include a power steering pump, mog pump, ir conditioning compressor and an alternator.Ideal conditions, ften called laboratory conditions, re standardized settings for use during horsepower measurement. During the 1960s they consisted of a barometric pressure of 29.92 Hg and a temperature of 60 degrees F.Net horsepower, lso called road horsepower, Rhp) is a calculation where horsepower is measured after the load from a chassis and accessories. Essentially, his is the power available at the drive wheel or wheels of a vehicle. This type of horsepower is also called SAE net horsepower.
MGB, idget: Horsepower (Bhp), orque, -60, /4 Mile, op Speed - USA MarketYearModelMax BhpMax TorqueLb/hp0-60 mph0-90 mph¼mile (mph)Top speed (rpm)1962196619671968196919701971197319731973197419761976197919791980

MGB	94 @ 5500	107 @ 3500	25.6	12.5	34.5	18.5 (72)	106 (5900)
MGB-GT	98 @ 5400	107 @ 3500	27.3	13.6	37.2	19.6 (72)	105 (5300)
Midget	65 @ 6000	72 @ 3000	29.4	14.7	31.0+	19.9 (69)	93
MGB	92 @ 5400	110 @ 3000	27.0	12.1	32.8	18.7 (73)	104 (5650)
MGC	145 @ 5250	170 @ 3500	20.1	10.1	17.8+	17.7 (80)	118 (4780)
MGB	92 @ 5400	110 @ 3000	28.2	12.1	32.8	18.7 (73)	104
MGB-GT	92 @ 5400	110 @ 3000	29.6	13.6	-	19.6 (72)	105
MGB	79 @ 5350	94 @ 3000	32.8	13.7	27.5+	19.5 (71)	-
MGB-GT	79 @ 5350	94 @ 3000	34.7	14.6	29.5+	20 (70)	-
Midget	55 @ 5500	67 @ 3250	36.3	15.5	33.8+	20.3 (68)	-
MGB-GT V8	131 @ 5000	185 @ 2900	18.5+	-	-	-	-
Midget	55.5 @ 5000	73 @ 2500	39.1	15.5	36.5+	20.1 (67)	83 (5100)
MGB	62.5 @ 5000	72 @ 2500	42.3	18.3	39+	21.5 (65)	90
MGB	62.5 @ 4600	88 @ 2500	37.4+	13.9	31.7+	19.8 (69)	93 (5000)
Midget	50 @ 5000	67 @ 2500	36.7+	14.3	33.4+	20.3 (70)	85 (4500)
MGB	67 @ 4900	94 @ 2500	37.4	13.6	31.5+	19.6 (70)	94 (5000)
* Stats are for US market MGBs except for factory V8. Power figures use Bhp to 1971 and SAE onwards. Lb/hp uses test weight. Source: "Road & Track on MG Sports Cars 1962-1980"

MGA and MGB: Horsepower (Bhp) - UK MarketModelBhp @ 3000rpmMaximum BhpMGA 1500MGA 1600MGA 1600MkIIMGB 16GMGB 18V (to 74)MGB 18V (74 on)

30	45
36	55
38	60
42	64 @ 5000
42	66 @ 5000
44	64 @ 4800
* Stats are for home market (UK) MGBs. Power figures measured at the wheels on a rolling road. Source:How to Power Tune the MGBby Peter Burgess.

MGB 0-60 TimesSpeed
(m.p.h.)Time in Secs.60s RD60s GT70s RD70s GT35-50 in top40-60 in top0 to 500 to 60M.P.G.

9.0-9.5	9.5-10.0	9.0-9.5	9.0-9.5
9.0-9.5	10.0-10.5	9.0-9.5	9.0-9.5
8.5-9.0	8.5-9.0	8.0-8.5	8.0-8.5
12.0-12.5	13.0-13.5	11.0-11.5	11.5-12.0
28-30	28-30	24-26	24-26
* Stats are for home market (UK) MGBs. Source:Guide to DIY Restorationby Lindsay Porter.

MGB owners were famously among the first to beep their horns when encountering another. Obviously, his happens less frequently today, ut the spirit lives on in this excellent example.

191975 model-year (Dec 74) and 1976 model-year (Sep 75) inclusive, pecification as for Mk II and earlier Mk III models.Engines:Variants: 18V - Aug 1971 to Oct 1980. There were an number of variations of this engine depending on carburation and emission controls.
British models now have a recalibrated power output of 84bhp (DIN) at 5,250rpm. Maximum torque 104lb. ft. at 2,500rpm. HIF4 carbs were introduce on the home market cars from Nov 1973.
Federal models: Zenith-Stromberg carburettor. 65bhp (DIN) at 4,600rpm. Maximum torque 92lb. ft. at 2,500rpm. Overall gear ratios unchanged except optional overdrive 3.21. 21.8mph/1,000rpm in overdrive.
The Zenith-Stromberg carb was introduced in Dec 1974.
Compression ratio: as per engine number prefix, (high compression) 9:1, (low compression) 8:1.
)The first MG's to sport the new US Federal 5 MPH crash bumpers. Additionally, he cars were raised an inch and a half. This caused the 1975 cars to handle terribly, ith considerable body roll due to increased height and weight. The twin SU carburetors were replace with a single Zenith Stromberg Carburetor. In 1976 a rear anti-sway bar was added to help restore the late model B's to their predecessor standards.
Today was a beautiful South Florida Winter Day, 5 degrees, o humidity and gorgeous sunshine. I decided to take this MGB out for some "exercise" and drove it for almost one hour all over Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale
How didit run and drive?Fabulous.I average 25 MPGat 3500rpms in top gear.
I hadn't started the car in nearly3weeks...I pulled the choke out halfway, urned the key and the car fired upimmediately.It has an electric fuel pump that makes starting the car easy as well as a battery killswitch behind the seat on the batteryto prevent any unwanted drain on the car'sbattery.
Ienjoyed every minute of my top down drive in the Florida Sunshine.
Please do NOT write and ask "what is your reserve?" or "what is the lowest acceptable price?"
You will be pleasantlysurprisedwith our low price!
Please call us at954-873-6495and we will give you that informationimmediately...but only on the phone!
Click here to see the cars we have sold this year :click here
SPECIFICATIONS & PERFORMANCE DATA

• 
  Instead, all us at954-873-6495and we will be happy to discuss that with you.
  The car will be made available for inspection by serious bidders throughout the auction. The car is in an air-conditionedgarage in Jupiter, lorida.
  Please call me at(954) 873-6495for more information including our lowest acceptable price-You will be pleasantly surprised!!!
  Please e-mail us if you would like to see the car. If you prefer, e can arrange to have a qualified, ndependent, rofessional mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection for you (at your expense).
  PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL AS A FORM OF PAYMENT. THIS IS TRUE FOR BOTH THE INITIAL DEPOSIT AS WELL AS THE FINAL PAYMENT.
  Shipping: If you need help shipping this car in the U.S. or anywhere else in this world, will be happy to put you in direct contact with Mary Olson who has been our sole shipping person for not only us, ut for several of my friends who own car museums. She is honest, eliable, ependable and gives great personal service.
  She has arranged shipping for myself and several of my friends of more than 3000 cars over the past 10 years.Recently she shipped 42 cars to one collector enclosed and every car was on its way in a couple of days and delivered without ascratchwithin 3 daysthereafter.
  Twenty First Century Auctions has been selling fine Late model sports cars, intage and collectible cars on EBAYMOTORS since March of 2000 and we have a 100% feedback rating.....Almost 1/4 of a Billion dollars worth of vintage cars over the past 16 years.
  Even in this very tough economic times where real estate has tumbled down a very steep hilland the stock market fluctuates wildly up & down....vintage cars hold their value or in most instances appreciate in value.
  Invest your money in something you just don't "Put in the Bank" but something you can "Drive to the bank and anywhere else you might choose to do with your family & friends."Why not have fun with your money? ...enjoy your life and know that when you wake up in the morning your dollars are still safe in your garage or warehouse&haven't evaporated into thin air!
  If your tired of seeing the stock market drop 200-300 points in a single day...put your money into appreciating assetsthat also will actually put smiles on your face every day!
  I asked JerryJ. Moorewhile staying at his house in September of 1989, why do you now have over 1000 collectable cars?"He replied with a slight grin and replied "Should I buy more?" We made a 10 car deal involving V-12 Ferrarison a breakfast napkin at the Dobbs House restaurant in the Houston Hobby Airport just before I boarded my flight back to Miami, lorida...and that was Jerry J...having fun and wheelin & dealin 24/7...anywhere and anytime!Iconsidered my self veryprivileged to be close friends with the late Jerry J. Moore fromHouston,Texas. Jerry was a Real Estate Mogul and one of the largest owners of shopping centers in the world.I really miss my pal and think of him often.Jerry was also an avid car collector and amassed one of the largest and best vintage car collections on the Planet.If Jerry told me once....he probably told me over 100 times......"In case you forgot...remember..."You will never see a Brinks truck at a funeral service or a Hearse with a luggage rack at a cemetery!"He believed that at best, ife is uncertain and thatone should enjoy desert 1st.Car collecting is a family thing...everyone around the world admires and loves these great vintage and collectible cars.We have sold cars fromAustraliatoAlaska...FromChinatoSaudi Arabia.....FromManhattantoMoscow....and the hobby keeps growing & expanding all the time.Collector car insurance is dirt cheap...about $250-$300 a year for a collectible like this. and you can buy full coverage!They usually require a garage and not more than 2500-3000miles a year put on the car.I recommend you only buy a car like this if you have a garage to keep it in.Your welcome to come in person to inspect this car for yourself...hire anyone you like to come on your behalfor come yourself.
  
  I truly believe there is NO such thing as a "PERFECT" old car or even a late model car that has been driven, E ARE NOT making such a claim.....This is a nice "Driver" not a show car.
  We are urging you toPLEASEcome and inspect the car in person, rive it or to hire an expert inspector to do this for you. AGAIN....Please do not ask us to recommend anyone....we want you to select & hire your own inspector.
  If you wish to schedule an appointment to see this car, lease call me at954-873-6495....We would appreciate at least a 1-2 day notice. It is currently being stored inanair-conditioned private garage in Jupiter,FL.It is started anddriven a few miles on occasionif it's a beautiful SUNNY day and allowed to warm up,possiblyonce a week.
  The closest TwoAirportsare Palm Beach International, bout a 30 minute driveSouthto Boca Raton, lorida and Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, bout a 30 minute Drive North to Boca Raton,Florida
  This car is owned free and clear. After you speak with us on the phone, t is possible to have a scanned copyof the titlesent directly to you.
  We know this is a collectable car..this is a car that you can still drive & enjoy and will increase in value...not decrease in value.....and if you chose to...you could drive it every day. We feel very strongly that a car like this will not only hold its value but in years to come will continue to appreciate.
  We don't "play games" We love when a car is inspected prior to meeting the reserve. We have no secrets and are proud of our 100% feedback rating...we have been selling great cars like this formore than16years onEbaymotors.com.Please...do not e-mail us and ask "What is your reserve"Just call us and we can discuss money...the car...a trade...or whatever is on your mind.This car is also being advertised and marketed in other forms of media and if sold prior to having met it's reserve price and a deposit received, e reserve the right to cancel&end the auction early.Should the reserve price be met BEFORE receiving a deposit, e WILL NOT end the auction early and the highest ending bidder will own this incredible piece of automotive art andMGBautomotive history.
  Instead call me at954-873-6495....even if your calling fromAustralia,Europe orJapan. We will not e-mail you the reserve but will discuss it with you on the phone!
  We are all car guys that are very easy to speak with...no Prima Donnas at this end...just car lovers that do this for the fun and passion of loving our hobby...for the past 50+ years!
  We really do love the cars...a lot more than the $.
  Once you speak with us...you'll agree...we are sincere and dedicated to this eternal love affair with the automobile
  The reserve is setlow...BELOW the market and this car is being sold at a loss..if you wish to discuss the amountplease don't write and ask "What is the reserve price"
  Instead...please call us at954-873-6495..... Anytime between9:00 am ESTand 9:00pmEastern Standard Time,MondaythruSundaywould be great.I will not e-mail you what the lowest acceptable price is so PLEASE don'twrite and ask this question. In the past we would e-mail reserve prices but after this confidential information began to appear on blogs and in chat rooms, e decided to refrain from this practice. We will gladly give you this information on the phone!
  As with all of our cars...we invite your and urge your personal inspection. If you see it....and drive it...you will buy it!
  SHIPPING: Many of my friends and fellow collectors have shipped literally 1000's of cars over the past many years...all with a great gal named Mary Olson who owns Crossroads Transport...I will be happy to give you her e-mail & telephone & connect you up on a DIRECT basis with Mary and she can handle any shipping needs...this car should be shipped ENCLOSED!
  OUT-OF-THE-USA SHIPPING: Over the past 50 yearswe have shipped cars to more than 40 countries...I can put you in contact with the right people who will give you great service at a fair price.
  For financing...trywww.jjbest.comorwww.woodsidecredit.comIf you have a trade...please e-mail us atluvdg@aol.coma complete set of photos....details and a phone number.Also, e have contact with shippers throughout theU.S.and WORLDWIDE...We will be happy to assist you.WHAT ABOUT A TRADE?We accept most anything in trade but please, O Motorcycles, ot Rods, treet Rods, est-o-rods, it Cars, eplicas, lones, oats, irplanes, ewelry, otor homes, eal Estate,Helicopters, ubmarines, tamps,Coins or unregistered stock, tc.We will only accept cars of the quality, orrectness and authenticity that we sell.We will consider any nice vintage or antique car or late model Luxury car with a clean CARFAX & CARCHECK report. Please call us first and discuss this with us..and if we have an interest, e would then have you e-mail a complete set of photos and details.E-MAIL the photos of your trade or trades toluvdg@aol.comThanks and best of luck!Please write or call for more details....If you are interested in this vehicle, lease call us at(954) 873-6495and we will stand next to the car and go over everything with you in great detail...there will be NO surprises...or better yet...come and inspect it yourself. (appointment a day or two in advance is required)eBay Recommended Services:History Report - get a vehicle history report and protect yourself from hidden problemsShipping - get free shipping quotes and information on options to pick up the vehicleFinancing - learn about choicesBuyer Checklist - review steps to take to make a safe, uccessful purchase
  AS IS - NO WARRANTYThis vehicle is being sold as is, here is with no warranty, xpressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, uthenticity, enuineness, r defects herein, nd makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, mperfection, efect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, nd to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.There is no such thing as a "PERFECT" car...especially when dealing with vintage cars that are 25,35 and even 50 years old.Arranging for an independent third-party inspection is a great way to validate a seller's claims about a vehicle's condition. There are many companies and individuals who offer such a service. Of course your personal inspection and scrutiny are suggested and most welcomed.The seller has made a diligent effort to accurately describe this vehicle but does not expressly or implicitly guarantee the accuracy of the above description.Bidders and prospective purchasers are urged and cautioned to conduct their own due diligence, ncluding a physical inspection in person or through a qualified third party inspector or appraiser, efore contemplating a purchase or making a bid on this vehicle.In fact, e would welcome and encourage such an inspection, nd will make every effort to make the above described vehicle available at a time convenient to the perspective purchaser or their agentsWe charge NO fees of any type. NONE!We will help arrange to have your vehicle picked up on a bonded, icensed and insured carrier.There are no dealer fees or other charges and you are responsible to pay all sales taxes in your home state .Required payment is 20%within 72 hoursand the balance in fullwithin 7 daysthereafter.If you buy a car from us and are not happy with something that is major in nature, lease call us and let us know. If we feel it's our fault, e are only too happy to discuss making a possible adjustment on the final agreed price.

On Feb-29-16 at 04:28:42 PST, eller added the following information: