1974 MG MGB GT V8

GD2D11292GroadUnited Kingdom

A chrome-bumper MG B GT V8 finished in Glacier White, this example underwent a thorough restoration after 2007 centred on a new Heritage bodyshell, subtly modified with RV8 inner wings to accept free-flow manifolds. The engine was fully rebuilt with new cylinder heads and a 4.6 camshaft, and the gearbox, overdrive, and final drive were all overhauled. Wheels were refurbished and new tyres fitted, resulting in a comprehensively renewed driving machine.

Ownership

2023-02-24Auction sale
Sold £24,000 (≈ $30K)
Iconic Auctioneers catalogue lot →
→ 2007Acquisition unknown
Murray Scott Nelson
partial documentation
Well-known classic car dealership from whom the car was sold in 2007; the vehicle was accompanied by an extensive history file at the time of sale.
2007 →Private sale
Current vendor
partial documentation
Acquired the car in good mechanical order but requiring significant bodywork attention, subsequently commissioning a full restoration including a new Heritage Shell and rebuilt drivetrain.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Restoration
A complete restoration was undertaken post-2007: a new Heritage bodyshell was sourced and modified with RV8 inner wings to accommodate free-flow manifolds, giving a factory-correct appearance. Wheels were fully refurbished and new tyres fitted.
Restoration was prompted by poor bodywork condition despite the car being mechanically sound at acquisition.
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Engine rebuild
The V8 engine was comprehensively rebuilt to a correct specification, incorporating new cylinder heads and a 4.6 camshaft. The gearbox, overdrive unit, and final drive were also fully overhauled as part of the same programme.

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