1978 MGB Roadster Registration Number: YVM 562T Chassis Num...

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£3,000 - £4,000

1978 MGB Roadster

Registration Number: YVM 562T
Chassis Number: GHN5-467740G
Recorded Mileage: c.25,000 miles (unwarranted)

- Original car in good running order

The MGB was first introduced in May 1962 as a direct replacement for the MGA. Performance was brisk with power supplied by a 1798cc four cylinder iron block engine set within a monocoque lightweight body shell with crumple zones incorporated. October 1965 saw the introduction of the GT and was based on the already popular roadster. Designed by Pininfarina, the new GT sported a hatchback giving useful access to the rear luggage space and a rear bench seat that enabled the car to be called a 2+2. Although acceleration was slightly slower than the roadster, top speed was better by 5mph due to the increased aerodynamic efficiency.

This later MGB Roadster was first registered on 1st August 1978, specified in a very summery shade of Inca Yellow with a pair of very 1970s orange-striped seats and overdrive gearbox. The MG is said to drive well, the interior and roof are also in good order, the car only requiring some cosmetic attention to paintwork to bring it up to scratch. The MGB has been owned privately in the South West since 2011, and is complete with a thick file of invoices dating back to the 1980s, also a newly granted MOT certificate. In summary, a fun, cheap to run classic at a sensible estimate.