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Description
It was delivered new in its home country in September 1978 and was imported to Sweden from England 30 years later, in May 2008. The current owner purchased it a year later with a fresh driver's license as her first car. She was working in Stockholm's fashion industry at the time, cruising around in her right-hand drive MGB, feeling cool. And it wasn't just a feeling; she truly was. An MGB GT as a daily driver can never go wrong, no matter the industry you work in. Over the past 10 years, there hasn't been much driving, not even 1000 km, and the MG has mostly been parked on a farm in storage. There's good and extensive documentation from its home country, and the mileage of just over 62 000 km feels reasonable when looking at the English documentation, but it can't be definitively verified.
Free history (14)
Technical data
Year
1978/1978
Registration date
2008-05-21
Mileage
39 154 miles
Kw / hp
70 / 95
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Vinyl
Colour
Black
Condition
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Mechanical condition
It starts easily and feels lively, but it needs a new battery. The middle muffler has a loose component causing some rattling. The overdrive didn't work during the test drive; perhaps we'll have time for an initial diagnosis while the car is at the Classic Car Depot in Sandared, just outside Borås.
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Interior condition
Interior in original condition, good for its age with no significant wear or any damages. Carpets and headliner are also in good condition.
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Exterior condition
The paint has been touched up in a couple of places, but it still looks presentable, even with the typical '80s body coat on the sills. There's a repair on one of the sills that hasn't held up very well, but otherwise, the car is in good condition underneath.
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General condition
A right-hand drive enthusiast's usable classic for the summer months, which, with relatively modest investment, can become even more presentable.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2021-09-02
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2008-05-14 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 2008-05-21 (780913)
Senast godkända besiktning: 2021-09-20
Besiktigad tom: 2023-09-30
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 3
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2008-05-14 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 2008-05-21 (780913)
Senast godkända besiktning: 2021-09-20
Besiktigad tom: 2023-09-30
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 3
Facts about the model
The covered shooting brake version of the MGB GT was introduced in 1965 and was designed by Pininfarina. With significantly more luggage space than the Roadster, it was also much more practical, with differences mostly limited to alternative springs and sway bars. The MGC was a six-cylinder version sold between 1967 and 1969, and the most robust variant was the MGB V8 – equipped with the small aluminum V8 engine from Rover. Thanks to the large production volume of the MGB, which continued until the 1980s, all spare parts and accessories are still available for purchase, both as original components and newly manufactured aftermarket parts. It's a sought-after and appreciated sporty and relatively practical hobby car that has increased in value in recent years, both in Europe and the USA.
Location and viewing Information
Location: Sandared
For viewing the vehicle, contact the valuator/depot:
Classic Car Depot
Shaun Major
+46 709 724007
shaun@bilwebauctions.se
For viewing the vehicle, contact the valuator/depot:
Classic Car Depot
Shaun Major
+46 709 724007
shaun@bilwebauctions.se
Pick up
Collection must take place before: 2023-09-28.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
General information about the condition of the vehicles .
- At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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