Contact: John Willis
Tel: +44 (0)1959 571533 or 0845 222 0065
Mob: +44 (07836 219848
Skype: johnswillis
Email me: johnw@britishwebsearch.com
MGB Roadster YXF 88N
1974 model
British Racing Green - Chrome Bumper model
First registered 6th September 1974
3 recorded owners before me
I purchased car from last owner, an American living in UK, in May 1996 (he
acquired vehicle on 9th October 1995 from previous owner who had apparently
owned it since 4th February 1995 and had the car fully refurbished for resale,
after buying it from the first and original owner). The American had further
enhancements carried out, including fitting of Stage 2 head and exhaust etc.
before selling the car to me prior to returning to the USA.
I used the car as my main vehicle from 1996 until May 2002 when family size
necessitated me getting larger vehicle. MGB garaged since then, and run
periodically. New 12 volt battery fitted in May 2006 and new MOT obtained as I was
considering selling. Vehicle is not currently Road Taxed (SORN issued), and not
insured for road use.
Shortly after buying the car in 1996, I had a bodywork specialist friend go
over the car - he was unhappy with the paint condition, which had clearly been
resprayed over several other layers. The car was completely stripped and
resprayed again in the same colours.
Since purchase, I have done around 12,000 miles
Major items spent, other than routine servicing:
Jul 1996 Car fully resprayed
Jan 1997 Head gasket replaced
Apr 1997 Wheel bearings changed
Aug 1987 New alternator
Nov 1997 New Starter
Aug 2001 New Hood fitted - New fuel pump - Chrome o/riders replaced
Nov 2001 New exhaust - New carburettors -2 new tyres fitted
New rear wing fitted and Additional bodywork treatment carried out
Feb 2002 Replacement engine fitted (at 37,175 miles) - note now a standard engine - not stage 2
May 2002 ceased using car at approx 37,800 miles
There is a Hard top available, plus Toneau (never used)
Car is in very good (although not pretending to be concours) condition both mechanically and appearance/condition and is for sale at £4,250 ono