MGB Roadster / Rust-Free / Super Clean / Fully Sorted / Performance Equipment

Description for MG MGB 1965

1965 MG MGB Roadster VIN / Car Number: GHN3L39929 Completely rust-free Very nice paint, trim, top and interior Overdrive transmission Engine rebuilt Many street performance parts Extra-clean, not smoked in Starts, stops, runs and drives nicely

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History:

· 1964 Production

· Records for five owners from 1989

· Three Ohio owners, then sold to Maryland before purchase by current owner/seller June 30, 2009

· Maintenance records from May 17, 1990 through April 20, 2000 document 66,606 through 99,315 miles

· Total mileage unknown, receipts support 101,371 indicated miles is accurate

· Always garaged while in Michigan

· Never driven in winter

Improvements since 2009 purchase:

· Interior returned to original color and configuration

· Leather seat covers

· Correct window garnish moldings

· New interior and trunk carpet

· Hood and front fenders refinished

· “Talbot” style mirrors added

· Take-apart top frame replaced with optional folding top frame

· Left floor panel replaced

· Engine bay refinished

· Engine fully rebuilt

· George Bachman/Midwest Motorsports dynamometer tuned to 100HP

· Wiring harness replaced

· Laycock Type D electric overdrive transmission installed

Body:

· Black paint by previous owner, 1991

· Hood and front fenders refinished, 2009

· Left floor replaced

· No rust concerns

· Extra clean, top and bottom

· Very good panel fits

· Doors, hood and trunk lid open and close easily

· Front and rear lid supports work properly

· Weatherstrips all in good condition

· Windshield is not delaminating, cracked or pitted

· Door glass in very good condition

· Windows operate easily

· Bright trim in very good condition and 100% complete

· Bumpers and overriders fit properly and are undamaged

Interior:

· Black interior with white piping

· Seat covers and carpets all replaced

· Leather seat covers

· Seat padding is firm and smooth

· Seats slides and latch easily

· Correct window garnish moldings

· AMCO rubber floor mats in very good condition

· Wood-rimmed steering wheel with MG logo horn button

· Driver’s Simpson 3” lap belt

· Passenger’s push-button lap belt

· Seat belts properly installed

· Inside mirror in good condition

· Glove box door fits well, lock works with key and glovebox liner is solid and clean

· Dash is not cracked or warped

· No wind noise or other noise concerns when driving

· No odor concerns

Folding top and tonneau:

· Correct black vinyl folding top

· Zippered rear window allows additional ventilation

· Take-apart top frame replaced with optional folding top frame

· Top frame powder coated

· Top windows in very good condition with no cracking, yellowing or other concerns

· All snaps and fasteners work properly

· Top folds easily

· No wind noise concerns

· Full tonneau covers folded top and entire cockpit

· Tonneau can be opened for driver and passenger, as desired

· Tonneau fits properly and all fasteners operate correctly

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Engine:

· Engine Serial Number 18GA-U-H 9762

· Correct three main bearing type circa 1964 production

· 1800cc

· High compression

· Fully rebuilt by current owner/seller

· New main and rod bearings

· Larger valves

· Roller rocker arms with 1:6 lift ratio

· Kent street performance camshaft

· Cylinder head ported and flow tested by George Bachman/Midwest Motorsports, Toledo

· Block acid washed to remove scale in cooling passages, preventing overheating

· Threaded oil plugs installed

· Pertronix distributor with electronic ignition

· Bachman dyno tuned to 100HP

· Aftermarket engine oil cooler

· Valvoline Racing 50wt oil

· Noise-free

· Hand throttle/choke works correctly

· Turns over easily, starts promptly

· Long center branch exhaust header, ceramic coated

· Monza rear muffler

· Exhaust is leak-free

· Fuel tank is clean and rust-free

· Steady idle

· Pulls smoothly and runs cool

· No active coolant or oil leaks

Transmission:

Laycock Type D electric overdrive

· Period-correct

· Shifts easily through all gears, up and down

· Overdrive switch on the shift lever

· Overdrive works properly

· Recent new clutch disc

· No active fluid leaks or other concerns

· No clunking or other noises when driving

Suspension, brakes, steering:

· Dropped front spindles

· Lowering blocks on rear axle

· Lever shocks all work properly with no leaks or other concerns

· Poly front bushings

· Front and rear sway bars with tight linkage

· Differential and rear axle are quiet with no concerns

· Drives as it should. Tracks straight.

· Four Michelin all season radial tires, size P185/75R14

· Four Minilite style alloy wheels with center locks, size 14X5.5

· Original knockoffs

· Steering wheel is level when driving straight. Tires wearing evenly.

· No rattles or other concerns

· Braided stainless flexible brake hoses

· Fresh brake fluid, recently bled

· Newer performance front brake pads

· Brakes straight with no pulling

All the rest:

· 12 volt negative ground electrics, as built

· Two 6-volt NAPA wet cell batteries

· Secure battery hold-downs and terminal covers

· No concerns with slow turn-over or weak batteries

· Speedometer is accurate compared with GPS

· Both odometers work as-new

· New fuel gauge and sender

· Tachometer, temperature and oil pressure gauges operate correctly

· Sealed beam headlights

· Headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals all operate

· Horns blow

· Dash map light operates correctly

· Windshield wipers work

· Windshield washer system is complete

· Heater controls work correctly

Also included:

· Clear Michigan title

· Original jack, Thor knock off hammer, tire hold-down and tool bag

· Aftermarket scissors jack

· Robert Bentley Publishers Service Manual

· New trunk carpet and spare tire cover

· All receipts for claimed repairs and maintenance from previous owners

· One original key that fits all locks

Spare parts included:

· Five original wire wheels, newly refinished

· Set of four original bumper guards in good condition

· Original plastic-rimmed steering wheel in restorable condition

· Original ashtray in very good condition

· Costello / Avo front tube shock conversion kit, as-new. You can read more about this kit here

“The large print giveth and the small print taketh away”- Tom Waits:

Please remember, this is a used car, which, as nice as it may be, is not perfect. I strive to deliver accurate descriptions, but it is possible to miss small deficiencies and will not be held liable for these minor misnomers. This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no warranties, expressed or implied, whatsoever.

Known issues:

· Exterior repaint from 1991 shows some marks from 25+ years of careful use

· Few chips in paint around edges of hood, deck lid and doors

· Scratches in paint where soft top attaches, from folding top. These are covered when top is up or tonneau installed

·Stone chips on front lower valance

· Few nicks in bright trim on bumpers, side spears, windows

·Front bumper is missing corner rubber spacers

· NO rust concerns

· All glass has few marks and scratches

· Few marks in plastic windows on soft top

· Interior mirror glass is desilvering around edges, but clear over most of the surface

· Fuel gauge works, but is not accurate

· Brakes squeal fairly loudly when warm due to performance pad material

· Michelin tires are older and should be replaced before any distance driving

· No spare tire

· All parts included are as-is, with no warranties

Not included:

· No BMC Heritage Certificate, sorry

· NO ADDITIONAL PARTS OR RECORDS ORIGINAL TO THIS CAR ARE AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, SORRY

Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed. Please contact me through “Ask seller a question” to arrange inspection and for any additional information.

Offered with realistic reserve. There is no “buy-it-now” price. Car will be sold to high bidder above reserve.

Shipping:

Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. Loose items will be inside car for shipping.

Other Terms:

$1000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of auction close.

PayPal accepted for deposit, only.

Payment methods accepted:

-Wire transfer in US funds.

-Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order.

-Cash (in person).

PayPal not accepted for full purchase payment.

Vehicle and title will be released to the buyer only after funds clear. There will be no exceptions.

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