1980 MG B, 1800cc. Registration number KCH 747V. VIN number ...

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£4,000

1980 MG B, 1800cc. Registration number KCH 747V. VIN number GVVDJ2AG509462. Engine number 04633.
Sold with the V5C, key, history folder, MOT no longer required.
Outstandingly successful despite, or perhaps because of, its relative simplicity, the perennially popular MGB remained in production for 18 years while rivals came and went. Conceived in the late 1950s and launched in 1962, the MGB was mechanically similar to the preceding MGA, though with unitary-construction bodyshell instead of its forebear’s separate chassis. To compensate for the newcomer’s increased weight, the existing four-cylinder B-Series engine was stretched to 1,798cc while the MGB’s aerodynamically efficient lines made the most of the 95bhp available to achieve a top speed which just bested the magic ‘ton’. A ‘right first time’ design that changed little over the years, the MGB had enjoyed sales totaling in excess of 500,000 cars by the time production ceased in 1980.
The Mk III MGB was introduced in October 1971, with a revised interior, with centre console housing rocker switches and two vents in the middle. An armrest was fitted between the front seats, which now had nylon inserts.
In October 1974, the model underwent its most dramatic visual change when large black 'rubber' bumpers on front and rear were added to meet US impact regulations. The nose was redesigned and front indicators incorporated into the bumper. The ride height of the car was increased slightly and overdrive included as standard.
KCH was manufactured in 1980 but registered in the UK until 1992. In 1993 it was with Frank Perrott, then Thomas Scully in 1994. Mary Soulyy bought it in 2007 and Mary Gardner in 2009. Mr Taylor had it in 2011 and then Raymond Hales in 2022.
The car comes with a comprehensive MOT history to back up the mileage, although it now exempt from them (historic registered). It should be noted that the underside appears have never been welded and that the car has a secret ignition kill switch. The car has had a recent service and been waxoyled, there is both a hood bag and tonneau cover, the overdrive on 3rd and 4th works as it should do. There is a video available of it being driven.