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MINERAL BLUE 1800CC WITH OVERDRIVE. CHERISHED CAR WITH A HUGE AMOUNT OF HISTORY. THE MARK 2 IS CONSIDERED BY MANY TO BE THE BEST VERSION OF ALL THE MGB GT MODELS WITH BETTER GEAR RATIOS AND SYNCHROMESH AND A MORE ROBUST ENGINE THAN THE MARK 1, WHILE MAINTAINING THE PERIOD STYLING. THIS CAR HAS UNDERGONE EXTENSIVE RESTORATION OVER THE YEARS WITH DOCUMENTED BODYWORK, RUNNING GEAR AND MECHANICAL MODIFICATIONS. WITH THE SEBRING FRONT AND REAR VALANCES, KNOCK-ON MINILITES AN IMMACULATE INTERIOR AND LOVELY CONDITION SHE LOOKS STUNNING, IS A JOY TO DRIVE AND TURNS MANY HEADS.
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The suspension modifications have made the handling a little crisper without affecting the character or comfort and the extra torque from the larger carbs is welcome. Rapid progress can be made rarely needing to exceed 3000rpm. Oil pressure is consistently between 40-60 and with the Revotec fan the engine never overheats. The car has been kept in a dry dehumidified garage and rarely used in the winter or rain with the engine run to hot every 1-2 weeks. Bodywork condition is very good.
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Registered Feb 1969, sifting through the considerable paperwork with bills going back to the 1970s, I can identify 5 previous owners. More recently, the previous owner prepped the car for classic car events and international regularities. The car was entered into and completed the first Classic Mountain Challenge in 2010, covering over 2,000 kms and some of the highest and most famous Cols in motorsport history. As such, many older parts were replaced to make the car as reliable as possible. In my ownership since 2016, journeys to Cornwall and Le Mans have been the long distance highlights, both in hot weather, without missing a beat. Oil changed with new filter before the winter lay-up and all nipples greased. Serviced and meticulously maintained by me and Market Garage MG Specialists in Petworth.
Unfortunately plans have changed, as they do, so I am reluctantly putting her up for sale. Inspections and a test drive are welcome.
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Listed below are some of the key works done in the last 10-15 years:
Chassis and rolling gear
Two new Kingpins
New rear springs
New front brake callipers and discs. New EBC pads 2017.
Front springs and wishbones
Front wings replaced with stainless steel front wing inners
New bonnet
Sills – inner, outer, and castle sections replaced
New front and rear valances, Sebring
Twin 12v batteries
New rear brake cylinders with new pads fitted 2020.
Wax oiled and treated with Corroless corrosion inhibitor and chassis paint
New fuel tank and sender
Shock absorbers reconditioned 2010
¾ inch anti roll bar fitted 2017
Castor correction kit from Frontline Developments fitted 2017
Panhard rod kit from MGOC fitted 2017
Body resprayed 2009
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Engine and mechanical
Engine rebuilt by classic car engine specialist South Cerney Engineering in 1992. Main work done: Rebored, block refaced, valve seats machined, new cam bearings and new pistons
Larger HS6 twin SU carbs fitted with K&N filters, engine has much more torque than with original HS4 carbs
New water pump
New alternator
New radiator
Revotec thermostatically controlled fan fitted
Complete large bore stainless steel exhaust
New heater valve
New rocker gasket
New oil cooler and braided hoses
New heater and radiator hoses
New solid state Hardi fuel pump 2016
New valve stem seals
Powermax contactless electronic ignition fitted 2018
Prop shaft replaced with new in 2017
Clutch server parts replaced 2017
New pedal box and parts fitted
Brake pipes replaced
Interior
New leather seats with later headrest design for comfort and safety, trimmed to match the rear seats preserving the original look
New dashboard, radio cover and glove locker.
Modern stereo fitted inside glove locker with speakers sympathetically mounted in the side panels of the boot.
12v power socket under dash
New inertia real seat belts
Lovely 14 inch wooden steering wheel new 2018
New rear window with factory fitted element
New carpets and insulation throughout
New door trims matching the interior trim
New door and window rubbers
Green LED dashboard/instrument lighting
New temperature gauge
New aluminium door pull handles and window winders
New heater control knobs, control mechanism and cables
New gear knob and gaiter
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Wheels and tyres
Genuine Minilite mag style centre lock wheels (the spare is the original wire wheel)
Chrome centre wheel lock nuts
Yokohama C Drive tyres 185 65 with plenty of tread
Other
Wiring loom replaced
Headlamp bowls replaced and halogen bulbs fitted with relay
All other lighting upgraded to LED except brake lights
New stainless steel door mirrors plus spare set in the original style
New Lucas horn 2018
Rear number plate and lighting replaced
Various tools and parts included in the sale
A number of manuals included in the sale, some original
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MGB GT 1969
West Sussex
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