Author Archive: James Barton

This time last year, it was reported that nearly every metric in the UK classic car market had increased in 2022. Despite the climbing cost of living, growing economic uncertainty, and almost weekly political leadership changes in the UK, nearly every segment of the classic car market continued its post-Covid boom. It seemed that collector vehicle values were immune to the realities of the world.

But of course, they weren’t. Throughout 2023, Hagerty has tracked a correcting market where sellers’ expectations were not, in many cases, being met by potential buyers’ willingness to part with cash that had become more expensive to borrow. The demographic needle has also shifted rapidly to point toward millennials as being the new driving force (excuse the pun) behind the classic car market, fuelling (same) the rise in new market segments and more vocal concerns about sustainability. The result was a year of correction, something that many people argued was long [...]

Croydon Classics has specialised in the sale of MGBs for some 35 years and comes highly recommended from so many satisfied customers!

If you are interested in purchasing an MGB or would like some work carried out on your MGB, give James at Croydon Classics a call, and he will be more than happy to help.

Have a read of some of our reviews here:  Croydon Classics Reviews

 

MG B Roadster 1969, Tartan Red, Overdrive, Wire wheels, Black piped in red interior.

Only 2 owners in the last 25 years; Very original and previously owned by an MG enthusiast

Full body bare metal respray and in excellent condition with great paintwork and excellent panel fit.

Engine compartment body colour and in very good condition.

The engine runs really well with strong oil pressure of 60lbs when hot, and the car drives very well; New 3 piece OE clutch, new clutch slave and master cylinders, new distributor.

Recent new hood and the interior is all in excellent condition.

Personalised number plate included!

The Meta Trak app allows you to track and remotely immobilise your vehicle from any device, anywhere, any time. You’ll have easy visibility of your vehicle’s movements and status and, should anything out of the ordinary happen, you’ll be instantly alerted. You can even update your contract details from the app.

We are an authorised installer of the Meta Trak device, which we can fit to your classic car.

https://www.metatrak.co.uk/

We are authorised to fit and install the Meta Trak tracking device into any vehicle. Please call James on 07990 977197 to discuss the fitting options and costs.

The Meta Trak app allows you to track and remotely immobilise your vehicle from any device, anywhere, any time. You’ll have easy visibility of your vehicle’s movements and status and, should anything out of the ordinary happen, you’ll be instantly alerted. You can even update your contract details from the app.

To help clean up London’s air, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) operates 24 hour a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year, except Christmas day. However, if your classic MG is classed as Historic, which all models of MGB are because they are more than 40 years old, they are ULEZ exempt.

The first six months of 2021 were quite unlike the first six months of 2020. Most would prefer to put behind them the difficulties faced last year, as the early signs of a global pandemic became apparent and disruption to normal life took hold. This year, there has been more to cheer about. Football gave the nation a welcome lift, if not the fairytale ending, lockdown restrictions are set to lift and events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed and British Grand Prix have sped off the start line.

Judged on the results of sales, car enthusiasts and investors alike have put their foot down and given the classic car market an appreciable boost. Prices of MGBs, particularly the GT model are still rising, so get in there quickly as the’re still an good investment opportunity.

Thank you for visiting us today and we hope you like our new look that showcases the very best of classic chrome bumper MG's and other great British sports cars.

Current stock list of MGBs