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- 1964 MG B Roadster
1964 MG B Roadster
Lot Number: 227
1964 MG B Roadster
Superbly restored, 1964 Tartan Red, 'pull door handle', 3-bearing car on steel wheels and fitted with overdrive.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 10th December, 2022 at 10.30am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Tartan Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
220 KOR -
ODOMETER READING
80000 Miles
SUMMARY
Superbly restored, 1964 Tartan Red, 'pull door handle', 3-bearing car on steel wheels and fitted with overdrive.
DESCRIPTION
- Any MGB enthusiast will confirm that the most desirable examples of the marque are the original 1963/64 cars with the 3-bearing crankshaft and the external 'pull' door handles
- This lovely example dates from 1964 and has covered around 80,000 miles in the hands of our vendor and three previous keepers
- Subject to an extensive and expensive restoration to the highest of standards by MG specialists, Snowdens of Harrogate, in 2018 with invoices for over £30,000. Further details in the condition report
- Minimal use since and has been dry stored and mainly been used for car shows
- Included with the car is a rare copy of an M.G.B Workshop Manual (ref: AKD 3259B) for early 3-bearing cars and a copy of the car’s Heritage Certificate
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 227
- Make
- MG
- Model
- B
- Variant
- ROADSTER
- Registration Number
- 220 KOR
- Chassis Number
- GHN330278
- Engine Number
- 18G-RU-H30195
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Tartan Red
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Alex Newton
- Classic Car Specialist
- enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com
SCORE:
108 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Having been fully restored including a number of external panels, second-hand aluminium bonnet & new sills the exterior has undergone a full repaint in Tartan Red.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
The M.G has been fitted with a new Motolita steering wheel, new carpets, own dashboard refurbished (MGOC), Cockpit aperture recovered & new door cards fitted.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
The engine fitted is an original 3 bearing which has been stripped down, re-bored with the crank shaft being regrind & fitted with clean components were necessary. Please refer to invoice dated 31st March 2015 Pg: 3 for details.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Having been stripped down a visual inspection was carried out & found to be satisfactory. Several new parts including seals & gaskets were fitted & a new selector bushes fitted. Please refer to invoice dated 31st March 2015 Pg:4 for details.
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
The front suspension has had a complete strip down as detailed in the invoice dated 30th April 2016 Pg:1. The rear suspension has been stripped & converted back to the standard leaf springs. Please refer to invoice dated 31st March 2015 Pg:2. New discs, brake shoes, pads & fittings have been fitted to both front & rear brakes. Please refer to Invoice dated 31st March Pg: 2. The rear axle diff has had a service rework with replacement parts including new fibre shims & copper washers.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
A new cloth wiring loom fitted to the underbody & engine bay, dash & all clocks/switches were rewired. A new fuse box 2-way & a new stater solenoid fitted.
Vehicle History
Remarks
The restoration work carried out on the M.G.B was completed in May 2018 with a recorded mileage of 80,208 miles. Since this date the car has been in storage completing less than 200 miles in this period. A file although not complete contains a number of old invoices but given the extensive work carried out on the vehicle as detailed in the invoices dated 31st March 2015, 30th April 2016, 14th February 2018 & 16th May 2018 the details are in my opinion irrelevant.
Restoration Notes
Full Restoration.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 11th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 12th September between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 12th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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