1975 MG MGB GT V8
A factory-built MGB GT V8 in Damask Red, one of the relatively rare examples produced directly by British Leyland rather than privately converted. Delivered new and later acquired in 1977 by Alistair Naylor of Naylor Brothers automotive fame, the car covered modest mileage under his care before undergoing a body-panel renewal in the early 1980s. A subsequent owner from 2007 commissioned a thorough recommissioning including full drivetrain rebuilds, bringing the car to a high standard with its original interior intact.
Ownership
- 2023-02-24Auction saleSold £20,000 (≈ $25K)
- → 1977Factory deliveryFirst owner (identity unrecorded)partial documentation
The car had covered only 4,872 miles before being sold on, suggesting light use by the original owner.
- 1977 → 2007Private saleAlistair Naylorpartial documentation
Founder of Naylor Brothers; used the car infrequently. By 1983 some remedial attention was needed, at which point the bodywork was stripped and rebuilt with entirely new panels.
- 2007 →Acquisition unknownPresent custodianpartial documentation
Commissioned a comprehensive strip-down and refinish to personal standards, encompassing a full drivetrain overhaul and retention of the original interior.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1983Bodywork
Car stripped and reassembled using entirely new body panels following remedial work deemed necessary at that time.
Work undertaken during Alistair Naylor's ownership.
- 2007Restoration
Full strip-down and refinish carried out, including complete rebuilds of the engine, gearbox, overdrive, and final drive, all finished to a high detailed standard. Original interior retained throughout.
Commissioned by the current owner after acquisition in 2007.
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