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- 1973 MG B Roadster (Supercharged)
1973 MG B Roadster (Supercharged)
Lot Number: 921
1973 MG B Roadster (Supercharged)
Simply stunning, one owner MG B Roadster fully rebuilt with a new Heritage Shell, mechanically updated and now supercharged.
- GUIDE PRICE: £10,000 - £12,000
+ buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 7th December, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Flame Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
USB 131M -
ODOMETER READING
27750 Miles
SUMMARY
Simply stunning, one owner MG B Roadster fully rebuilt with a new Heritage Shell, mechanically updated and now supercharged.
DESCRIPTION
- Dated 27/07/1973 and addressed to our vendor, this car's original Bill of Sale from Wilson's Garage in Dunoon confirms the sale of 'One new MG B Sports in Blaze with Navy interior fitted with static fronts seat belts and overdrive'. After taxes, number plates, VAT etc., the invoice value was exactly £1,500
- By 2004, after 30 years and 119,034 miles, the MG was no longer at its best and a restoration was being considered
- The decision was taken to rebuild the car around a new Heritage shell with a reconditioned engine and gearbox and the car was entrusted to Edinburgh-based Witherspoon Motor Services in June 2004 to commence the dismantling
- Within the comprehensive history file are a dozen invoices from Witherspoons detailing the whole process including the purchase of the new shell (in Flame Red), new engine, gearbox, wiring loom, hood and interior. Everything else was reused, restored, refurbed or brand new. The final invoice was dated 03/03/2006. We believe that in excess of £30,000 (20-years ago!) was invested in the project
- Since restoration, the MG has been fitted with a Moss Supercharger offering a power improvement of about 40bhp and electronic ignition
- The mileage since restoration is about 8,750, mostly early on and latterly, under 500 or so a year. The car is always garaged and maintained by the same people who rebuilt it
- With its much lighter Heritage shell, the supercharger and electronic ignition, this is a remarkably quick little MG
- A new fuel pump was fitted in November 2024 but because of the complete restoration and low mileage since restoration, subsequent maintenance has been minimal
- We invite and encourage your viewing of this rather special, one owner MG B at our forthcoming sale at the WEC
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 921
- Make
- MG
- Model
- B ROADSTER
- Registration Number
- USB 131M
- Chassis Number
- GHN5316188G
- Engine Number
- 18V582FH17505
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Flame Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.
CONTACTSCORE:
107 / 135
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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 8th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 9th December between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partner, 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 9th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £175 plus VAT for a standard size vehicle or £275 plus VAT for a large vehicle (transit van/campervan etc.). Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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