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Vehicle Description
MGB 1974
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You are bidding on a 1974 chrome bumper, splined hub MGB, with overdrive. The vehicle completed a 2 year restoration in 2004, and has put on 1,400 miles since that time. Odometer reading 69,150. This vehicle is not concourse. It was put together for the singular purpose of being a beefy street driver, based on the concepts of Brit-Tek, LTD (brittek.com). A baremetal restoration and rebuild, with every bit of rust cut out and panels replaced, inclucing front and rear fenders, inner and outer sills, bonnet, boot lid, front valence, door skins, floor pans, supports, brackets, and braces, was done by a British auto body restoration shop. They also applied rust proofing, primer, and a liquid sound deadening material. A pre-cut asphalt like sound deadening kit was placed on the floor pans. Jaguar Brooklands Green, (OEM 753), DBU 46968, basecoat/clearcoat system was utilized for the color. Materials were purchased from Brit-Tek, The Roadster Factory, Motorhead, Victoria, and Moss.
The Engine:
The engine was pulled and rebuilt by a professional rebuilder using Brit-teks major engine kit (please view their site for a complete description), and their Stage 1 Deluxe Kit with 1/4, 270 degree cam, and Cannon header. I have added a Mallory distributor. Aluminum valve cover. This vehicle has a hotter tune, horsepower increased to 110-115, and has great low and mid to upper mid range acceleration. I have had it up to 85 mph once, with obvious power in reserve. I use unleaded fuel, with the upgraded rebuilt head. 13 row oil cooler unit with stainless braided lines.
Fuel delivery and Breathing:
Weber 32/36 DGV downdraft, and KN air filter.. New gas tank, sending unit, modern fuel pump, and copper fuel lines.
Ignition:
Mallory distributor. Uprated 40,000 volt coil, and high performance spark plug wires.
Exhaust:
Cannon header connected to an Ansa performance exhaust system with dual chrome tips.
Cooling and Heating:
Heater unit stripped, cleaned, refinished, and all new components, including heater radiator, placed. Complete new cooling kit, from radiator, to water pump, to fans, hoses, clamps, screws, overflow bag, fan motor, etc.
Electrical:
All electrical replaced. Wiring looms, lamps, bulbs, new alternator, high torque Japanese starter, all switches, dials, rheostat....all new.
Brakes:
Drilled rotors, and slotted drums, with stainless braided brake hoses, and copper brake lines were added to Brit-Teks Major Brake Kit to make for an entirely new system, including uprated brake pads and shoes. New emergency brake components. New (rebuilt) calipers, and new brake master cylinder. Silicone fluid.
Clutch:
New Borg and Beck, new master and slave cylinders. Stainless braided line.
Suspension and Steering:
Complere front and rear suspension kits and assembled king pin set, from Brit-Tek were used to replace entire systems. New steering rack and steering column were placed. Spax gas adjustable shocks were placed front and back. New steering lock set, wiper/washer arm, turn signal/dimmer arm sets were placed.
Handling:
Mini-light wheel replicas, splined hub, including spare, were wrapped with Kelly Metric radial 185/70/14 tires. Polyurethane bushing upgrades were added, along with a 3/4 " front sway bar.
Interior:
Black leather seating kits with new cushions, backings, and frame components from UK. Complete Deluxe carpet kit and panel set from UK. New dash, and all door hardware including window cranks, windshield and door glass. Moto-Lita steering wheel. Deluxe cloth soft top and bow cover. All new rubber trim and seals. A voltmeter was nicely placed in the radio console.
Exterior:
All new bumpers and over riders, spring bars, bolts, fasteners, top frame, badges, trim, door handles, plastic battery bins, etc.
Drivetrain:
The transmission, over drive, and differential were deemed very good, and not rebuilt. Drive shaft was refitted with new u-joints.
Known Faults:
1. Bonnet-fender space is not perfect (photo). 2. paint is not perfect 3. small tear in drivers seat (photo).
Win this MGB and save the years and effort involved with getting it to this point. While you are driving it, you can modify to your personal preferences, instead of waiting years for a rebuild. This 'B' needs someone to take charge of it, drive it, and tend to its needs and requirements.
I am not a mechanic, nor am I able to give any more technical information than that listed, however, I can give a great deal of enthusiastic commentary. Good luck to the right bidders! I hope someone who understands and will run this great Brit-Tek inspired machine wins this auction.
Terms and Conditions of Sale:
1. By bidding in this auction you declare that you have read and accept the terms of this sale as outlined below. Upon placing a bid, you enter a legal and binding contract as outlined in the eBay user agreement. Do not bid if you do not have the funds readily available. If you have any questions please ask them before you bid. Likewise, it is recommended that you inspect and drive this vehicle before bidding. Bid to win only if you are serious about owning a 34 year old MGB. Bidding is for 'Bid to own', not, 'Option to buy'.
2. You must be of legal age (18 years or older).
3. Bidders with only negative -(1) feedback are not welcome to bid and their bid will be terminated and they will be put on a block bidder list.
4. Bidders with zero feedback must contact seller before bidding.
5. The winning bidder agrees to submit a deposit of $1000.00. Deposit must be made within 48 hours of auction end.
6. Buyers are not allowed to retract their bids within the time allocated by the eBay user agreement.
7. Financial transactions must be completed within seven (7) business days of auction end.
8. An uncompleted financial transaction within the given time, may put buyer at risk of loosing deposit.
9. The winning bidder must contact seller within 24 hours of end of auction.
10. Seller has done the best of their ability to disclose all information in regard to this vehicle in said auction. Be advised that with any and all pre-owned automobiles, including this vehicle, typical and expected wear and tear, and unknown or unforseen fault with any mechanical part my exist.
11. This vehicle is being sold as a 'hobby car', and as such is sold "as is, where is", with no expressed or implied warranty or guaranty. No representation made by seller, nor are any representations relied upon by bidders in their purchase decisions. That being said, every intent and effort has been made to give and photograph accurate information about this vehicle, although something may have been overlooked. It is sellers feeling that accurate and forthright information and photographs have been conveyed.
12. Seller is willing to allow, and suggests bidders obtain a professional inspection on this vehicle. Buyer would be responsible for any fees associated with this inspection. Seller also suggests bidders personally inspect the vehicle, and arranagements can be made by contacting the seller. Buyer responsible for all associated costs.
13. Buyer is responsible for procuring and arranging all shipping. Buyer is responsible for all costs involved with shipping. Buyer is responsible for all city, county, and state taxes and fees and transfers associated with the purchase of this vehicle, and for registration of this vehicle
On Jul-20-08 at 20:53:38 PDT, seller added the following information:
Known Faults: The Brake check test light is inoperable.
On Jul-22-08 at 15:59:17 PDT, seller added the following information:
Addendum: The exhaust note idles with a throbbing deep low burble, and with acceleration intensifies its low frequency rumble to a strong symphonic growl, that eases off and quiets to softer than stock at speed.
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