MG MGB 1970

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 on Saturday the 21st of March Sunday the 22nd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , The 'chrome bumper' MGB, introduced in 1962 and produced through to 1980, remains one of the most recognisable British sports cars of its era, with early examples particularly sought after by enthusiasts for their classic styling and driving character,First registered in 1970, this MG was previously in 12 years longterm ownership before joining its current owners collection last year, where it has been used for classic car shows and doing the things that MGBs do best,Finished in Old English White over a black leather trimmed interior, complete with a wooden gear knob, manually operated windows, a threespoke steering wheel and traditional Smiths dials, it sits on 14 inch wire wheels which suit the car well,It's powered by the venerable 1.8 litre BSeries inline four engine, driving through a fourspeed manual gearbox with working overdrive, a straightforward and proven combination that delivers the engaging performance for which the MGB is known,A well specified chrome bumper car in an attractive colour combination and offered without reserve. MGBs tend to be overlooked as there are so many around but they are good looking, affordable classics that go and handle well, and with the top down on a Summer's day, represent all that we love about British sports cars,