1977 MGB Roadster, 1798cc. Registration number PBB 171R (see...

Hammer

£5,700

1977 MGB Roadster, 1798cc. Registration number PBB 171R (see text). Chassis number GHN5 42921G. Engine number 18V847F-H15090

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 totalling in excess of 500,000 cars by the time production ceased in 1980.

PBB was restored by our vendor many years ago and last taxed in 1987, he then placed in in his conservatory and locked it away. To remove it a wall had to be removed!

In apparently good condition it will need recommissioning and it should be noted that although recorded with DVLA there is no paperwork or keys with it. Also note that the steer column has been detached to aid steering as the lock was on.