16th Oct, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

 
  Lot 269
 

269

1968 MGB
Registration number: SBU 822G
Date of first registration: 12/12/1968
VIN number: GHN163485G
Engine number: 18GGRWEH729
MOT expired: 16/02/2018
V5C present listing 3 former keepers
Current mileage shown: 69,460 miles
1798cc
Green

With a fantastic history file with detailed invoices, receipts and MOT's from 1968-2001. Viewing essential.

Sold for £9,000
Estimated at £9,500 - £11,000


 

A very nice example of this 1960s iconic classic finished in British racing green with black leather seats and vinyl interior. On inspection this restored example has had a good quality respray with very good panel fit. Paintwork can be described as being as extremely good with no signs of corrosion or paint reaction.

The Interior in generally good order sporting it’s original dials and switches. Driver seat has a large tear to the base and would benefit from recovering. The hood has been removed but is present with the car. Chrome work appears to be in first class order too, with all handles and bumpers showing no signs of ware suggested recent re-chroming. Sitting on four good tyres and recently painted wheels.

 


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Auction: Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia, 16th Oct, 2021

Over 280 lots to include a one owner collection of Automobilia including signs, mascots and fuel cans, over 30 Motorcycles including 1961 BSA Super Rocket, 1923 Calthorpe. 1936 Excelsior Manx, and 27 Motor Cars including 1974 Jaguar E Type, 1936 Citroen Light 15 Roadster and a 1932 Lagonda 3 Litre Tourer (Ex David A.C Royle Collection).

 

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