Description
Complete nut and bolt restoration of a 1968 MGB Roadster.
It has been restored to concours standard and no expense has been spared. I have spent over 40k on this project. I set out to restore the original car, but after partially stripping it down this turned out to be a waste of time for what I wanted to achieve with the car. The decision was made to go the full hog and completely rebuild the car using a Heritage shell.
The engine was upgraded to 2100cc with a full stage II conversion. It now goes like a rocket and drives superbly.
The addition for electric fan and oil controller added to this as well.
The gearbox was also upgraded to a 5 speed Ford box.
Old English white with red hood and interior
Brief breakdown of works: (All receipts for work and spares in file) I cannot list everything as it would be too long!
Rolling Shell rebuild by HCR of Horam by Mark Gesse
New Heritage shell
Rebuilt axles, shock absorbers (upgraded to run slightly stiffer), king pins, springs, bushes, front wheel bearings, front and rear suspension.
All powder coated black.
Shell was seam sealed, stone chipped and sprayed in side and out in Old English White
Original aluminium bonnet fitted
All parts replaced with new where possible.
Any other parts have been shot blasted, powder coated and refitted
Only parts not replaced are the front and rear bumbers which are original
Moto-lita steering whee
lRevotec electric cooling fanTourist Trophy upgraded stainless steel exhaust system
Thermostatic oil controller
Ford Type 9 recondition gearbox, 5 speed, uprate prop shaft(Ratios: 3. 36, 1. 81, 1. 26, 1. 9, 0. 825) by Hi-Gear Engineering Ltd
60 spoke wire wheels in painted silver with Blockley radial tyres
Differential fully rebuilt by Bexhill Gearboxes
Ivor Searle 2100cc Stage II. This was supplied complete with upgrade carbs, camshafts etc
Uprated heater.
Servo assisted brakes
Completely refurbished windscreen and side lights with all new glazing
Rev counter and speedo overhauled/ reconditioned by Speedy Cables and dials changed to cream (I left the mileage as it was in the original car)
MG tool kit
Meticulously rebuilt over 12 months.
Original gearbox, prop shaft and engine included as part of the sale. Along with this there are various parts from the original car.
Full photographic documentation of rebuild from strip down of the original car, to new shell painting, to rebuild through each stage. Some history from previous. White, 5+ owners, £28500 no offers.
Agreed valuation £35000. 00
Vehicle registered: 23/ 02/ 1968
