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- 1974 MG B Roadster
1974 MG B Roadster
Lot Number: 155
1974 MG B Roadster
An outstanding and truly delightful example of Britain's most popular sports car.
- Sold for: £12,375
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 9th December, 2023 at 11.45am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Harvest Gold -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
SDH 456M -
ODOMETER READING
75700 Miles
SUMMARY
An outstanding and truly delightful example of Britain's most popular sports car.
DESCRIPTION
- This late Mark III retains all of its original panels thanks largely to having been Ziebarted from new with evidence of all the plugs showing
- Fully painted externally in its original Harvest Gold a few years ago, the engine at the time remained in situ with the paint in the engine bay being the original
- There is evidence within the file of a full engine rebuild in 2000 by J M Automotive of Kingswinford at a cost of £1,811 - fully documented
- Supplied with an in-depth history file containing old MOTs and invoices for works undertaken and its original Passport to Service leaflet showing that it was supplied new by Three Crowns Garage of Aldridge on the 01/03/1974
- Part of a private Collection since 2011 with five previous keepers, the car still presents to an excellent standard today and would grace any collection of classic British sportscars
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 155
- Make
- MG
- Model
- B ROADSTER
- Registration Number
- SDH 456M
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- GHN5327473G
- Engine Number
- -20642
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Harvest Gold
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Simon Langsdale
- Car Specialist
- simon@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
CONTACTSCORE:
108 / 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 10th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 11th 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 11th 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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