1965 MGB Roadster Roadster
Description
This is a 1965 MGB Mark I. The car was restored in ~1997. From 1998 to 2016, the car was parked. I have repaired, upgraded, and replaced many of the mechanical components, but the fenders have rusted, and a cosmetic restoration is overdue. The car runs very well, but I have too many old British cars. I need to make space in the driveway. This is a fun car for my daily commute. It would make a good restoration project, or a really good parts car for an ongoing restoration.
Body
- Pull-handle door latches
- Aluminum hood
- Grill, bumpers, and trim in good condition
- Steel dash
- Clean interior
- Vinyl soft top is completetly intact
- Windshield is in excellent condition
- There is rust on the body
Drive train
- I replaced the original 3-main engine with an 18GB engine that was used for competition in VARA and Corinthian
- Competition CAM (requires rich idle)
- Modified head (large valves, enlarged intake ports, ready for dual DCOE-45 carbs)
- Weber DGV carburetor for street use
- Deep oil pan (sump is extended downward 1", with baffle to prevent sloshing and cavitation on long turns)
- Pre-engaged starter
- Lucas sport coil
- Steel braid oil lines
- Pre-lube circuit allows connection of an external oil pump (not included) for priming after long storage
- 60 PSI oil pressure at idle
- Reduced mass flywheel
- 3-into-1 exhaust headers
- Oxygen sensor port for precision tuning.
- Full synchro 4-speed transmission
Brakes, Suspension, and Steering
- Knock-on hubs
- Wire wheels, good tires, balanced with a purpose-built adapter (I can make another if you need one - Contact me)
- Brake and clutch hydraulics are converted to use silicone fluid
- Moto-lita steering wheel
- New rotors & pads
- Rebuilt front calipers
- New drums & shoes
- New rear wheel cylinders
- Aluminum differential casing (removable third member)
Electrical
- Original wiring harnesses
- Trunk-mounted 12 V battery
- Electric temperature gauge
- Negative earth, alternator
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