1965 MGB Roadster – Right hand Drive
Seller has owned the car since 1980; shipped it to Canada in 1991. It is definitely not as originally supplied from the Manufacturer – many improvements and upgrades – the car runs very well and handles superbly. Read on for details of changes made to the car:-
- Engine is a 1960cc
- +.060” over bore engine
- Engine # 18V584Z – L15692 is 1971 to 1980 motor. 18V = 1800cc, 584Z = Canada USA engine block, L= low compression, 15692 block ID number
- Larger valve head and Piper 270 mild tune road cam
- Twin 1.5” SU’s with oversize K&N air filters.
- Alloy rocker cover
- Oil breather system
- Exhaust system is all 2” diameter Stainless steel with a 3-branch tubular header
- Compression test 155 psi in all 4 cylinders
- Body work - Chassis plate: GHN 3/61061 – 'New' Heritage body shell from 1990 – always stored inside ever since rebuild; only driven for 9000 miles since restoration.
- New carpets and wooden rim steering wheel
- Re-chromed rear bumper
- Alloy hood/bonnet
- Paintwork is ok – with the odd scratch visible
- New soft top roof
- Front bumper over riders not on car but included
- Gearbox is a manual 4 synchro with LH overdrive as fitted to 1968 to 1974 era MGBs
- Brakes overhauled and perform really well with Wilwood brake proportioning valve installed
- Recently new pads and calipers
- Brake shoes new
- Braided flex brake lines
- Rear suspension:-
- Frontline developments 5 link coil over set up installed.
- The electrics have been rewired incorporating readily accessible relays and multiple fusing rather than the original 2.
- New battery, Neg earth, and Alternator
- New radiator along with a newish electric fan
- Tyres almost new - less than 4 years old – Toyo 185/65 by 14” along with new 5.5” by 14” Minilite style wheels.
- Front suspension:-
- Roll center corrected with improved camber gain curve via kingpin extension technique.
- 480lbs/inch springs
- Steering arms have been re-aligned to minimise bump steer
- 1 deg neg camber longer lower A arms/ control arms with urethane bushings
- Rebuilt front dampers by Worldwide Imports in Madison, WI
- Front Sway bar is 0.75” diameter – upgraded from standard 5/8” bar
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- Spares include:-
- Forward brace arms for 5 links rear suspension for high powered engine traction enhancement.
- Spare steering rack and a spare front cross member
- Front end coil over kit – modified
- Underfloor cross member
- Numerous other parts
- Original heater assembly
- Brand new Sebring front valence
Vehicle Information
Make
MG
Model
B Roadster
Year
1965
Mileage
200,000 plus from new - around 14,000 since engine rebuild
