1980 MGB MG B Special Project, vintage classic convertible sports car

Description for MG MGB 1980

MGB ‘Special project’ 1980 A beautiful. low mileage. rust free highly modified MGB Like any 1980 MGB. began its life as a dumpy. gutless. ill-handling. ugly single-carbed. 62. 5 hp. rubber-bumpered. raise up high on its suspension to meet DOT bumper height requirements……cute little touring car. But not any more. A LOT of positive changes. Between the last owner and us. some wonderful improvements on a rust free. 52. 00 original mile MGB. Fitted with ‘Sebring’ front and rear valances as used in racing. side moldings and side lights removed. even the fuel filler now in the trunk and the back up lights removed. Gives a very clean appearance and makes this look quite different than the run of the mill MGB. Excellent engine. removed and fitted with new gaskets and seals. 155-160 psi compression in every cylinder. milled head to raise compression ratio. fitted with rebuilt twin SU carbs and headers. 70+ psi oil pressure when warm. zero smoke. MUCH quicker than stock. With performance similar to the earliest (and fastest) MGBs. Beautiful BRG paint. spotless detailed engine bay. excellent wiring and electrics. converted to wire wheels with new splined hubs and new chrome knock offs. completely redone brakes: rebuilt calipers. new rotors. new pads and shoes. new wheel cylinders and new Aeroquip braided metal flex lines. New low back (as used in MGBs pre 1969) seats. all new interior. wood dash and wood steering wheel. modern Sony stereo/CD with USB input. excellent top. boot cover. rebuilt suspension and lowered to pre-1975 MGB ride height (vastly improves handling). and……… As a later model MGB. electronic ignition (never needs a traditional tune up). thermostatically controlled electric radiator fans. front and rear sway bars. better engine and transmission mounting. improved fusing and electrical system. bigger gauges. nicer controls. readily adaptable to installing air conditioning with face level air vents. and. all in all. a MUCH better MGB. (and IF you prefer bumpers and bumper guards. we can easily install them) Note: although all of the photos except one show this car with a blacked out grille. I painted the grille with chrome paint just before this ad went on line…it is now chrome. Has a rather loud exhaust that would be appealing to the traditional sports car enthusiast but. sure. we can fit a quiet muffler in a buyer prefers. As with most everything on an MGB. simple and easy and inexpensive to do. Which is one of the most delightful aspects of these cars…. in a 55-65 mph society. why be insulated and isolated from the road…. why be in a car that at 100 mph. makes you feel you are going 60mph…more fun to have the opposite. a small. loud. fun to drive English sports car on narrow tires that. at 60 mph. makes you feel as if you are going 100 mph! A logical way to cut down on tickets. Yet. still this car has contemporary use and performance…power assisted disc brakes. easy cruising at 80+mph. and what fun on the proverbial twisty country road. A neat car for shows. Summer driving. or even all year ‘round. I have done my best to describe this car as accurately and candidly as possible. however. being a 30-year-old machine. it is offered 'as-is' with no warranty or guarantee. It is advertised in a number of publications and we reserve the right to end the auction at any time. We can store the car until it's shipped. and can arrange shipping anywhere in the world. We require a 10% deposit with 48 hours of auction close. and full payment within 7 days. Here is a great chance to own a beautiful classic! For inquiries. give a call during business hours. Mon-Fri. and 10am-2pm on Saturday. at 203-377-6746.