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£2,650
Manufacturer: MG (BL)
Model: BGT
First Registered: 1980
Registration No: RegNo
Engine No: 36938
Chassis No: GVGEJ1AG517255
MOT: Oct 2014
Colour: Blaze
Details:
The popularity of factory hardtops for its MGA predecessor and the success of the Coupé variant influenced the decision to produce a closed version of the MGB that would provide the increased practicality and refinement being demanded by a maturing sports car market. Styled by Pininfarina, the MGB GT Coupé arrived in 1965 to be greeted by universal acclaim. The adoption of a stylish hatch back bodyshell enabled the provision of two very occasional rear seats which, when folded flat, created a generous load platform accessible via the rear tailgate. The later, five-bearing, B-Series engine was fitted to the GT right from day one, and when the production lines finally stopped rolling at Abingdon, over 125,000 MGB GTs had been built.
The biggest single change to the MGB/MGB GT was the adoption of a new ride height and the fitting of composite 5mph impact bumpers demanded by American legislation. This legislation also saw grotesque rubber growth appear on the front and rear of the E-type Jaguar! This change came about in 1974 and all MG sports cars were equipped with these new bumpers until production ceased in 1981.
Offered here is an example of the BGT from the final production year, which has been in the ownership of an MGOC member from new. The car is finished in Blaze with black interior, piped in blaze and is offered complete with a comprehensive history file, which makes for great reading. Included in this file is a handwritten log, which covers events from 9,000 miles in 1984 to 2004. The files also contains 22 previous MoT certificates, restoration invoices and bills for extensive parts used.
The car is equipped with a stereo system, stacking CD player (6), Lumenition electronic ignition and rare, period, Turbine alloy road wheels.
Despite having covered a mere 100 miles this year, the car has been recently fully serviced, is currently owned by a one time Abingdon MG employee and has been garaged kept throughout the year.
A BGT offering excellent value for money.
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