1974.5 MGB GT 4.2ltr Rover V8 with Rover 5 Speed

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This 1974.5 MGB GT was converted to a 4.2 liter Rover V8 and Rover 5 Speed Transmission. This MGB GT is absolutely stunning in every way and is certainly one of a kind. It has a very quiet V8 rumble and is very comfortable to drive and is very powerful. The 4.2 liter engine was rebuilt from top to bottom. The Rover 5 Speed Transmission shifts smoothly(has had plastic oil pump gear replaced with heavy duty metal version) and also has a Heavy Duty Driveshaft.
The exterior of this 1974.5 MGB GT is painted Pewter Metallic Silver which is the original color found on the European 1980 MGB GT Limited Editions. This custom made Black Leather interior with Silver Metallic piping is truly one of a kind and is not a kit which can only be found at MGBClassics. Front seats are heated with switches conviniently located on the radio console. ALL interior pieces match, including: Shift Boot, Center Arm Console Lid(which has extra padding for extra elbo comfort!) along with the rear Leather Seat. This specially made interior is extremely plush and luxurious. This MGB Drives beautifully and is very comfortable with the soft leather seats. The engine compartment is absolutely stunning and extremely detailed. New King Pins/axles and all bushings are replaced with V8 a-arm bushings installed.The MGB GT V8 style wheels were sourced from England and are a very rare find, with new Tires fitted to them. This MGB GT has been converted back to the chrome bumpers and chrome grill. It has a Tourist Trophy Sport Stainless Steel, Exhaust System mated up to the MGR V8 Headers. It has a Tourist Trophy extra thick Wooden Sport Steering wheel, leather wrapped “MG” shift knob, modern AM/FM/MP3/CD Pioneer Stereo, dashboard has also been restored(no dashboard top covers here, this is a very time consuming job and is usually overlooked because of the complex process of restoring the dashboard). New Clutch Pressure Plate and resurfaced Flywheel has been balanced together. It has an Edelbrock 500 4 brl Electric Choke Carborator, Edelbrock Performer Intake Manifold and Petronix Electronic Distributor. Attention to detail will be found throughout this restored MGB GT V8. This is a fresh restoration, milage is showing 76,112 on the original gauge but is "exempt". A real show winner.
Here is a list of all the special items added to make this MGB GT V8 unique and literally one of a kind: Special Pewter Silver Metallic Base Coat/Clear Coat, UV Protected, state of the art Paint Job. Gear Reduction High Torque Starter, Oil Pump Relocation Kit, Oil Hoses and Fittings(makes for a very easy oil filter change and the use of a very large, common Fram PH8A oil filter), Modified Speedometer Cable(to mate up to original recalibrated MGB Speedo to Rover 5 Speed Transmission), High Volume MGB GT V8 All Aluminum Radiator, 12” Flex-a-lite Wide Blade Flex Fan, Water Pump, Top and Bottom Radiator Hoses, Polished Brass Over Flow Tank, Fan Belt, Edelbrock 500 Carb with Electric Choke, Edelbrock Performer Intake Manifold, short GM Water Pump, special water pump Pulley and specially grooved bottom Pulley/Dampener(also to make fitment tighter so as not to come in contact to original stablizer bar) MGB Temp. Switch, Low Clearance Air Cleaner, MGB throttle cable, MGB Heater Valve(with modified bracket mounted to intake manifold), Engine and Transmission Rubber Mounts, Special MGB V8 Aluminum Engine Positioning Mounts, PerTronix Flame Thrower Distributor Ignition System, Flame Thrower Coil, Heavy Duty Rover V8 Spark Plug Wires, NGK Spark Plugs, GM Alternator, MGB V8 Alternator Mount, Original MGB V8 Alternator Adjusting Link, Completely Rebuilt Rover 4.2ltr V8 Engine(with new GM Timing Cover and Heavy Duty Oil Pump Gear Set), Hood Gas Struts, rear Hatch Latch Covers, MGR V8 Headers, Stainless Steel Sport Exhaust System from headers back, MG V8 Rocker/Valve Covers, Tourst Trophy Extra Think Wooden Steering Wheel, New Dashboard including Hazard Switch, Head Light Switch, Heater Switch, Rear Window Defroster Switch, Turn Signal Switch, Windshield Wiper Switch, Custom Made Black with Silver Piping Leather Seats(with matching Silver Piping, Black Leather Center Arm Console and Shift Boot, an MGBClassics special), Seat Webbing, Heated Seat Kits, Black Interior Carpet, All Interior Panels(including recovered Arm Rails front and back), AM/FM/MP3/CD Stereo, 4.5" RetroSound Retro Mod Speakers, All New Sound Deadening Headliner, Sun Visors, Clutch Master Cylinder, SD1 Clutch Slave Cylinder, Stainless Steel Clutch Flex Hose(eliminates metal hose - one complete Stainless Steel Hose from Master Cylinder to Clutch Slave Cylinder), Brake Master Cylinder, New Front Brake Pads and Rotors, Rear Wheel Cylinders, Brake Drum Shoes, V8 Badging on either side of front fenders and on back hatch, Front and Rear Aluminum Window Trim, Windshield Glass, all Window Seals, Engine Compartment Seal, Door Seals, All Rear Hatch Seals, Headlight Gaskets, Inner Fender Splash Panel Seals, Side Vent Window Seals, Side Window Scrapers, All Door Locks, Chrome Air Vent Grill, Side Body Molding Chrome Strips, 3 - "V8" Badges, Stainless Steel "MG" Door Threshold Plates, Front Chrome Grill, Front and Rear Bumper Kits, Front Turn Signal Lights, Rear Tail Light Assemblies, Air Horns, New Suspension Bushings, Suspension Links, King Pins/Axles, Steering Rack Dust Boots, V8 Style Wheels, New Tires. MGBClassics Solid Brass No. 14 ID Badge.
This stunning MGB GT V8 is considered a USED VEHICLE and will be sold “AS IS”