1971 MGB Roadster SOLD

Only on sale due to health issues which make driving a manual vehicle problematic. A fully restored '71 Roadster finished in Old English White with Red Leather interior. Has overdrive and comes with a Heritage Certificate.

Ground up rebuild by Tim Kelly MG Centre of St. Agnes , Cornwall back in 1999/ 2000 at which point car had 93381 miles on clock and 8 Owner Drivers , and only one since 1980. Since the rebuild (full details below) UDL228K has completed a total of 6700 miles and it is a real credit to the restorer and the owner since restoration for last 16 years and the car is still virtually 'as new' . During this period car was always garaged and only used in dry weather (apart from being caught out in rain on trips) plus 'laid up' in winter months and 'recommissioned' every single year .

The limited pictures on this advert give some indication of current condition but a viewing is really necessary - the underside which is painted in same body colour is as good as the top - a possible bit of extra work to keep that way but if you are an OCD fanatic like me , a bit of fun !! Many more HD pics. are available...

I myself acquired the car nearly a year ago having searched for the 'right one' for a while but as stated above , my problems with left foot are worsening and will not improve, hence decision to let someone else give this wonderful MGB Roadster the use it deserves.

The full extent of the rebuild / restoration is appended below and in addition to this , I have produced a full history file listing details of all previous owners via DVLA records and have written to them and actually received responses from some (inc. the first owner on the Isle of Wight). These responses with anecdotes of their memories are included in the file. This History File will of course be available to interested purchasers.

Since ownership I have fitted some additional extras inc. Revotec electric fan , Remote Servo , Electronic Ignition , Battery Isolator switch and Optimate Charger Connection plus a new set of Toyo Tyres. I also had a set of fully reconditioned and rechromed quarter lights fitted and had the recessed grill inner sections repainted in satin black as paint had peeled away slightly over the 16 years since refurbishment. I also have a great condition spare Recessed Grill and the very rare Chrome Bonnet strip.

REBUILD/ RESTORATION DETAILS AS FOLLOWS>>>>

1971 MGB Roadster UDL228K RESTORATION SUMMARY

• Stripped down to bare bodyshell , 4 new wings , new inner wing box sections, new inner rear wings , new heritage floor panels , new doors, new heritage front valance. Original Alloy Bonnet and steel bootlid still good for purpose and refurbishment.
• Then onto roll over jig for full preparation pre painting. Rear wing joints lead loaded. Complete body acid etched, then high build primer dry flatted followed by second coat of high build primer , again dry flatted.
• Then 4 coats of PPG Old English White 2 pack to whole body inside and out. Underbody sprayed with Stone Guard prior to Old English White paint finish. All exterior panels then again hand flatted followed by machine polishing.
• All box sections / door interiors etc cavity waxed- Shell then buit up with new waist trims / fastenings.
• Both bumbers rechromed plus new overriders.
• New side indicators units / New headlight bowls, gaskets , inner chrome rings , sealed beam units , outer chrome rings.
• New air grille and mesh, recessed front grill and bonnet trim.
• New reverse light lenses.
• Doors built up with new outer dropglass seal , new o/ side door glass , new quarter light seals. Door catches and keepers replated.
• Reconditioned Windscreen Frame with new windscreen glass and all seals inc. rechroming of hood catch eyes.

INTERIOR
• Dashboard stripped to bare metal and ‘re crinkled’
• Seats stripped and frames repainted in black , recovered in red leather with all new diaphragms and seat foams, also red leather headrests.
• Fitted new fully moulded red carpet set and red trim panel set with white piping.
• Dashtop recovered and new crashrail fitted, rear cockpit rail recovered.
• Hoodframe shotblasted and repainted in black along with header rail and new rear bar.
• New Mohair Hood fitted plus new front seal.
• Door capping recoved in red with new chrome cappings.
• New door seals fitted plus new courtesy light switches.

MECHANICALS
• Engine and Gearbox stripped down and cylinder head converted to lead free status.
• All engine tolerances checked and found to be excellent (recent rebuild) although new piston Rings and Big End shells fitted whilst engine was apart.
• All seals and gaskets renewed.
• Gearbox rebuilt with all new layshaft bearings – again all seals and gaskets renewed.
• New 3 piece clutch.
• New seals to Master and Slave cylinders plus new flexible and copper pipework.
• Brake and Clutch hydraulic systems bled and refilled with Silicon fluid.
• New fuel tank and fuel piping to engine bay.
• New fuel pump and flexible hosing set.
• Carbs. Stripped , cleaned and rebuilt.
• Both manifolds refurbished.
• New stainless exhaust system inc. all new mountings.
• New Oil cooler and hoses.
• New radiator and hoses.
• Complete new wiring loom
• All engine bay black parts blasted and repainted black plus all new associated labels etc.

SUSPENSION
• Front crossmember stripped down , shotblasted and refinished in black.
• New coil springs , leaf springs inc. new fitting kit.
• New Bump Stops.
• Reconditioned stub axles.
• Reconditioned front and rear shock absorbers. Telescopic rear conversion retained.
• All new rubber bushes - wishbone bushes replaced with new V8 versions.
• Reconditioned Steering Rack.
• New track rod ends.

WHEELS , TYRES and BRAKES

• Refurbished chrome rostyle wheels fitted with new centre caps and stainless nuts .
• Full set of new Uniroyal Tyres fitted.
• New Spare Wheel clamp and tool bag plus new original style jack.
• New brake pads and shoes.
• Reconditioned Front Calipers.
• New wheel cylinders.
• All brake pipes replaced in kunifer.
• Brake master cylinder refurbished with new seals etc.
• New Handbrake cable.

The terminology 'Needs Viewing' is an understatement in the case of UDL228K - if you are looking to acquire one of the most popular entries into Classic Car ownership but would prefer to have one 'already sorted 100% and ready to drive anywhere' then you will not be disappointed - I'm located in West Cornwall so a viewing might also give an opportunity for a nice few days break !!









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