1969 MG MGB RHD - Right Hand Drive - Les Leston - Steel Dash - RARE

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1969 MGB – RARE Cayman Islands RHD, Steel Dash, Les Leston Wheel – Immaculate, Beautifully Sorted, Incredible Driver

This is, without exaggeration, the nicest-looking and best-driving MGB out of the 100+ classic British cars I’ve owned.
A rare Cayman Islands–spec, right-hand-drive 1969 MGB featuring a steel dashboard, early-style interior details, and a highly desirable Les Leston steering wheel.

• Originally from the Cayman Islands, built RHD with several pre-1968 features.

• Imported to the U.S. roughly 25 years ago by John Parks of Dunlap, IL — a former GM automotive designer.

• Restored by Parks, then sold to well-known Peoria sculptor Preston Jackson.

• Later purchased by a woman in Bishop Hill, IL, where it saw minimal use for ~15 years.

• I discovered it in a barn in Bishop Hill in Spring 2025, where it had been sitting since its last service in 2017.

After purchasing the car, I went through it thoroughly and addressed all needed maintenance, including:

• New water pump

• New coolant hoses

• Completely renewed ignition system

• Full mechanical inspection and sorting
  The car runs beautifully and drives better than any MGB I’ve owned—tight, smooth, and confidence-inspiring.

This MGB is immaculate—inside, outside, and underneath.
Its careful life and high-quality restoration are immediately obvious.

• Right-hand drive

• Steel dash

• Genuine Les Leston steering wheel — rare, collectible, and a major upgrade in feel

• Early/pre-’68 interior features

• Superb road manners and mechanical refinement

• Excellent body work

• Speedometer needle jumps at times — this is almost always caused by a dry or aging cable.
  A simple lubrication or cable replacement typically resolves it; an easy, common MGB repair.

• Steering rack boots are torn – new boots included, just not installed yet.

• Horn is not original.

• Fuel pump is not original (works perfectly).

• Soft top has blemishes from improper storage.

A truly special MGB with rare specifications, exceptional condition, and standout provenance—not to mention the highly sought-after Les Leston steering wheel.

If you want an MGB that looks spectacular, drives even better, and stands out from the crowd, this one delivers.