Rebuilt 1789cc I4/Datsun 5-Speed Manual/New Interior/New Wiring/Minilite Wheels

1973 MG MGB Roadster Additional Info:

1973 MG MGB Roadster Offered for consignment, this fully restored from the ground up 73 MGB roadster that was recently state inspected has always been well maintained with lots of recent upgrades and is the final year for the chrome bumpers on an MG. A laundry list of work completed including a rebuilt by Acme Speed Shop engine, a Datsun 5-speed manual transmission, rebuilt front suspension, a redone interior, new chrome, heat shielding under the carpeting and all new wiring just to name a few items. This rag topped sports car is appearing as close to the 1973 car that sat in the British Leyland showroom, with careful attention to the paint and period correctness. Exterior With gaps well minded and steel straight with no rust we see the exterior bathed in a respray of British Racing Green, the paint is nicely done. A few faults can be noted throughout the finish, but they are mostly small inclusions and a few chip offs from normal driving. The new chrome is mirror like and shows no pitting, badging is all buttoned up, and the glass, with its federally mandated triple wiper set, is crystal clear. A new Prestige vinyl convertible top from Moss Motors shows in tan and moves up and down manually with ease and has a clear but slightly wrinkled trio of windows in back. Our consignor notes that a full tonneau cover is included with your purchase along with a full car cover. Newer 195/60R15 blackwall tires wrap 15-inch Minilite VTO alloy wheels and give the car a nice racy demeanor. A shout out to the black carpet lined trunk with its full size covered spare, factory tools and a remote mounted CD changer. Interior A fully restored tan leather interior can be seen even better with the top down. Tuck and roll leather inserts are surrounded by clean mar free smooth tan bolsters covering the dual buckets. These are courtesy of Moss Motors and are from the Prestige series. The console covered hump races through these seats and sports a wood turned gear shift knob atop the leather wrapped shifter boot within a field of burl and there is a nice black padded armrest for your arms to rest upon. Black padded vinyl in excellent condition forms an elongated oval in front of the steering wheel and houses the gauge cluster right in the driver's sight line. More new wood surrounds the full gamut of decidedly British Smiths gauges and a like new Moto-Lita 3 spoke wood rimmed steering wheel fronts the dash and is of original form. An aftermarket AM/FM/MP3 player is fitted here also as well as a line up of toggles and rocker switches. Nice British Racing Green piped tan carpet floods the floors and a peek under the passenger's side of the dash gives us a view of the reworked fuses and relays. Drivetrain A pop of the bonnet and you'll be amazed at how great everything is buttoned up and visually appealing. The 1798cc 4 banger has been completely restored and rebuilt, and has a black engine block and gas flowed big valve cylinder head with hardened valve seats. A black valve cover is on and we note the open air cleaner elements which provided air toto the dual 1-barrel carbs in the form of rebuilt SU HS4's. This engine was rebuilt by Acme Speed Shop in Taylor, SC and includes upgrades such as ARP fasteners, a vernier timing gear, press fit connecting rods, Country pistons, and a D9 camshaft with a power tuning gear. A close ratio 5-speed manual transmission courtesy of a Datsun 280zx is bolted to the back of the mini mill and has an aluminum flywheel and new clutch master and slave cylinders. This small but potent combination sends power to a 3.90 cogged rear axle. Careful attention has been paid to all details and we note a new radiator, auxiliary cooling fan, oil cooler, and alternator. Undercarriage Very clean and structurally sound it's simply a lot of nicely painted black surfaces. We note new floor pans and independent coil springs up front and leaf springs are on the rear to provide the handling ride with the front suspension being rebuilt. Disc brakes are on front, and drums on the rear and a factory heads snakes down from the mill and winds rearward passing through a Moss Motors replacement single exhaust system. Drive-Ability Climbing into the near showroom interior it started right up and idled smoothly. After a brief warm up I left the clutch out and enjoyed my cruise around the Classic Auto Mall Test track, (a well-kept secret as to its actual location). It ran great, handled nicely, and had an upscale feel with the padding, and all being just right. The goal was to bring this car up to award winning snuff, and I'd say accomplished. A fully working example ready to be scooped up and driven immediately, we are all spit spot. I say old chap, let's take a tool through the Dandenongs mate! GHN5UD304047G G-MG H-BMC B-Series 1.8 Liter N-2 Seat Roadster 5-MK3 U-USA Left Hand Drive D-1973 304047G-Sequential Unit Number Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is and our phone number is 855-201-7026. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.

1973 MG MGB Roadster
Offered for consignment, this fully restored from the ground up 73 MGB roadster that was recently state inspected has always been well maintained with lots of recent upgrades and is the final year for the chrome bumpers on an MG. A laundry list of work completed including a rebuilt by Acme Speed Shop engine, a Datsun 5-speed manual transmission, rebuilt front suspension, a redone interior, new chrome, heat shielding under the carpeting and all new wiring just to name a few items. This rag topped sports car is appearing as close to the 1973 car that sat in the British Leyland showroom, with careful attention to the paint and period correctness.
Exterior
With gaps well minded and steel straight with no rust we see the exterior bathed in a respray of British Racing Green, the paint is nicely done. A few faults can be noted throughout the finish, but they are mostly small inclusions and a few chip offs from normal driving. The new chrome is mirror like and shows no pitting, badging is all buttoned up, and the glass, with its federally mandated triple wiper set, is crystal clear. A new Prestige vinyl convertible top from Moss Motors shows in tan and moves up and down manually with ease and has a clear but slightly wrinkled trio of windows in back. Our consignor notes that a full tonneau cover is included with your purchase along with a full car cover. Newer 195/60R15 blackwall tires wrap 15-inch Minilite VTO alloy wheels and give the car a nice racy demeanor. A shout out to the black carpet lined trunk with its full size covered spare, factory tools and a remote mounted CD changer.
Interior
A fully restored tan leather interior can be seen even better with the top down. Tuck and roll leather inserts are surrounded by clean mar free smooth tan bolsters covering the dual buckets. These are courtesy of Moss Motors and are from the Prestige series. The console covered hump races through these seats and sports a wood turned gear shift knob atop the leather wrapped shifter boot within a field of burl and there is a nice black padded armrest for your arms to rest upon. Black padded vinyl in excellent condition forms an elongated oval in front of the steering wheel and houses the gauge cluster right in the driver's sight line. More new wood surrounds the full gamut of decidedly British Smiths gauges and a like new Moto-Lita 3 spoke wood rimmed steering wheel fronts the dash and is of original form. An aftermarket AM/FM/MP3 player is fitted here also as well as a line up of toggles and rocker switches. Nice British Racing Green piped tan carpet floods the floors and a peek under the passenger's side of the dash gives us a view of the reworked fuses and relays.
Drivetrain
A pop of the bonnet and you'll be amazed at how great everything is buttoned up and visually appealing. The 1798cc 4 banger has been completely restored and rebuilt, and has a black engine block and gas flowed big valve cylinder head with hardened valve seats. A black valve cover is on and we note the open air cleaner elements which provided air toto the dual 1-barrel carbs in the form of rebuilt SU HS4's. This engine was rebuilt by Acme Speed Shop in Taylor, SC and includes upgrades such as ARP fasteners, a vernier timing gear, press fit connecting rods, Country pistons, and a D9 camshaft with a power tuning gear. A close ratio 5-speed manual transmission courtesy of a Datsun 280zx is bolted to the back of the mini mill and has an aluminum flywheel and new clutch master and slave cylinders. This small but potent combination sends power to a 3.90 cogged rear axle. Careful attention has been paid to all details and we note a new radiator, auxiliary cooling fan, oil cooler, and alternator.
Undercarriage
Very clean and structurally sound it's simply a lot of nicely painted black surfaces. We note new floor pans and independent coil springs up front and leaf springs are on the rear to provide the handling ride with the front suspension being rebuilt. Disc brakes are on front, and drums on the rear and a factory heads snakes down from the mill and winds rearward passing through a Moss Motors replacement single exhaust system.
Drive-Ability
Climbing into the near showroom interior it started right up and idled smoothly. After a brief warm up I left the clutch out and enjoyed my cruise around the Classic Auto Mall Test track, (a well-kept secret as to its actual location). It ran great, handled nicely, and had an upscale feel with the padding, and all being just right.
The goal was to bring this car up to award winning snuff, and I'd say accomplished. A fully working example ready to be scooped up and driven immediately, we are all spit spot. I say old chap, let's take a tool through the Dandenongs mate!
GHN5UD304047G
G-MG
H-BMC B-Series 1.8 Liter
N-2 Seat Roadster
5-MK3
U-USA Left Hand Drive
D-1973
304047G-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is and our phone number is 855-201-7026. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.