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MG B Roadster V8 – Nut and bolt Heritage Shell Rebuild

THE ULTIMATE MGB ROADSTER – V8

A truly unique MGB, this one-off Roadster has been expertly built from a British Motor Heritage body shell to house a powerful MG V8 engine — a vision of what the MGB could have been.

Key Features:

• MG V8 engine with 4-speed gearbox and overdrive

• Disc brakes all round for confident stopping power

• Fully adjustable suspension for enhanced handling

• Chrome wire wheels, dished at the rear for a striking stance

• Full leather interior, combining luxury with classic style

• Electric windows and central locking

• Bermuda hardtop plus a mohair soft top

• Chrome luggage rack and period-style stereo radio

Wherever possible, the car was built using authentic British parts — Lucas, Dunlop, and more — to preserve the spirit of the marque.

A Car That Should Have Been

This exceptional build represents what the MGB might have evolved into — a car that could [...]

MG B Roadster, 1971, British Racing Green, Overdrive, Leather

Only 11k miles since total nut and bolt rebuild with photo record and invoices for parts

Reconditioned unleaded engine; Rebuilt gearbox and rear axle; Rebuilt suspension

Black piped in white leather interior; Brand new mohair hood just fitted

MG B GT, Teal Blue fitted with overdrive and alloy wheels

Only 3k miles since a full body restoration and engine rebuild – 105 bhp on recent rolling road test

Polished ported head and fitted with the larger 13/4 HS6 carburettor conversion and sports exhaust

Servo brakes, electronic ignition, and drives like a dream

Tan leather interior with beige carpet all in good condition

New data has revealed that almost every area of the classic car market experienced ‘price corrections’ in 2024. But it’s far from doom and gloom; market experts and representatives from the UK’s leading auction houses have shared their tips on cars they expect to buck the trend, plus alluring bargains set to emerge.

Hagerty’s market data shows that nearly half (46 per cent) of all the models covered in its UK Price Guide have dropped in value since December 2023, and 46.3 per cent remained static. However, as in many cases, prices were moving back to sustainable levels after the 2021–2023 post-Covid boom. Hagerty reckons the market remains generally healthy, with value drops not too dramatic overall, and events, restoration and sales companies reporting strong demand.

1960s cars – particularly British brands – have fallen most, with Hagerty’s Best of British index now sitting at 98 per cent of its value recorded when it was [...]

Full rebuild to Heritage Shell standard just completed – only test mileage complete!!

The body has been totally rebuilt, painted inside and out in classic primrose yellow, and is rust free!

New floor pans, new sills new front and rear wings

Rebuilt unleaded engine; Rebuild gearbox and rear axle/differential; New clutch; New brakes; New radiator; Front suspension and brakes all rebuilt or new; Loads more!!

Fitted with wire wheels, overdrive, and Webasto sunroof

New headlining, refurbished dashboard, new carpet fitted; Black leather seats; Wooden steering wheel

STUNNING!!

MG B Roadster Mk1, 1967, British Racing Green

Bodywork in excellent condition having undergone a recent bare metal respray!

History dating back 45 years including record of an engine rebuild

New clutch and brakes; Rebuilt carburettors

Black leather interior

Currently be prepared and will be ready for sale next month

COMPLETION DUE EARLY MAY 2025

MG B Roadster Mk1 “pull-handle” model fitted with wire wheels and leather

Bodywork restored and in really good condition with excellent paintwork, and rust free engine compartment.

Rebuilt unleaded engine with strong oil pressure

New carpet; Black leather seats with red piping in great condition; Brand new hood just fitted

Chrome all excellent; Brand new wire wheels fitted with Avon tyres

Service history dates back 40 years!!

MG B GT, 1968, Old English White, Wire wheels, Leather

Bodywork and paintwork in good condition with a few blemishes, but structurally in excellent condition

Engine runs well with strong oil pressure; No overdrive but we can fit for £950

Black Leather with red piping in excellent condition

Over 30 years of service history including invoices for work and MOTs

MG B GT, 1971, Tartan Red, Overdrive, Webasto Sunroof

Body work in excellent condition with beautiful paintwork; Bare metal respray carried out 4 years ago; Sills and floors all in excellent condition.

Rebuilt unleaded engine with an overdrive gearbox; New front suspension including new wishbone bushes; New rear leaf springs; New stainless steel exhaust system; New wheels and tyres

Black leather piped in red seats and black interior; New sunroof and headlining just fitted