1971 MG B for Sale
80,000 Miles 2,000 Since Major Overhaul
$8500.00
Contact: Gary D'Aoust
920.901.0896
gmdaoust@sbcglobal.netVIN: GHN5UB238373G
Body Code: MGBU311395Z
Engine Type: 1.8L 4 Cylinder 5 Main
Engine Code: 18GK-WE-H-12899
Transmission: 4 speed Sync w/ Overdrive
Distributor: 25D with vacuum advance (points)
Mechanical
Engine: 2008 overhauled with the Britek major engine kit and mild street cam - Two Rivers Automotive
Head: 2008 overhauled with Britek Head update kit at the same time the engine work was completed (this is a big valve head)
Alternator and Starter: 2008 rebuilt - Manitowoc Motor and Machining
Distributor: 2008 rebuilt and re-curved for new cam - Advance Distributor
Transmission: 2009 rebuilt and all worn parts replaced - Ken Quade (British Car Transmission Aficionado)
Driveshaft: 2007 Universals replaced with greasable and balanced - Jochem’s Auto
New: 2008/09 motor mounts, positive battery cable, battery, oil cooler, radiator, transmission mounts, clutch master and slave, brake master, rubber brake lines, water pump, hoses, hose clamps, oil pressure and temp. sender, choke and throttle cable, speedometer cable, exhaust, clutch release bearing, carburetors overhauled, fuel pump.
Suspension
Front: 2008 new kingpins and bushings coil springs, A arm bushings, tie rod ends, rack disassembled, cleaned and inspected
Rear: 2008 new leaf springs and bushings
Rims 2008 5 Superlite 14 X 6 alloy wheels in platinum
Tires: 2008 5 165/80R 14 mounted and balanced
Interior
Seats: 2007 new diaphragms, foam, reproduction ’71 seat covers vinyl
Carpet: 2007 replaced
Tonneau: Cover: 2007 replaced
Seatbelts: ratchet type purchased but not installed
Exterior
Body: 1980? Rocker panels replaced, dog leg behind drivers door, bullet holes filled (you will have to ask the old owner about that) and car repainted
Bumpers: newish purchased but not installed
Top: 1980? Serviceable with the glass relatively clear and crack free
Summary
The car is above average mechanically, runs and drives well and the overdrive was definitely worth the money and effort. The $20/hr stuff I did myself but anything beyond that was completed by a competent repair facility. All gauges work with the exception of the fuel gauge, which drops out at half a tank leading me to believe that it is a sender issue. The fuel tank needs to be replaced before any distance driving, the corrosion is letting loose causing the filters to plug regularly. I had the body inspected by my Paint Supervisor who restores classic cars before purchase, he deemed the corrosion “period correct”, very sound and restorable. It looks good from ten feet but the flaws show up as you move closer. There is some bubbling of the paint around the repair areas listed above, this is due to the use of the wrong type of flux when the repair panels were leaded in. Aesthetically it still might be a bit rough but the big money has been spent mechanically it just needs someone to take it the final step.
