THE NEW ENGLAND CLASSIC CAR COMPANY

1483 Stratford Avenue
Stratford, Connecticut 06615 USA

Phone: (203) 377-6746
Fax: (203) 377-4003
neclassics@aol.com

MGB roadster, 1968

And unusually clean, excellent running, rust free example

Last owner put a lot of effort into restoring this car…..floors, sills, jacking points, trunk floor, etc. are all in excellent condition. Even painted and detailed.

Runs perfectly, 65-70 psi oil pressure when warm, 160-170 psi compression in every cylinder, zero smoke cold or hot, engine bay detail as for show (and seems to be original…note the cloth covered wiring harness, virtually like new…), new alternator, excellent 4 speed all synchromesh transmission.

Interior is all new, even the seat padding. Dash is excellent, all gauges and electrics work, an expensive aftermarket wood steering wheel, new convertible top, tonneau, wire wheels, a beautiful, redone MGB ready for Spring cruising.

What makes 1968s so special in the MGB hierarchy, is that as the earliest Mk II, they are a combination of most of the best of the earlier cars (high compression engine, lack of side light, low back seats, etc.) and much of the best of the later cars (the stronger all synchromesh Mk II trans, better back axle, alternator, dual circuit brakes, controls on the stalks). In many ways, an excellent compromise.

This car is 46 years old but still has contemporary performance. Disc brakes, 100+ mph top speed, easy cruising at 80+ mph, great ride, handling, steering, and wonderful classic ‘feel.’

A show car? Hardly BUT I would not have any qualms about entering it in a ‘local show’ what with its beautifully detailed interior, dash, engine bay, trunk, new chrome, etc. Can’t say the paint is ‘Pebble Beach concours’ quality but certainly more than adequate for normal road use. And a great color combination.

This car offers the complete package. Certainly a classic sports car. Not every expensive. Contemporary use and performance, FUN to drive, easy to service and maintain, parts are readily available and generally very inexpensive….and…its red with wire wheels.

Parts are inexpensive and widely available…a rebuilt alternator is $139, a new front chrome bumper is $129, a dual master cylinder $99. And in most of the country, these parts can be had in one or two days. Owning and enjoying an MGB is really effortless.

This vehicle is offered for sale both in a variety of publications and on our website. Thus it is available for immediate sale and we reserve the right to end this sale at any time and for any reason. Terms are that we accept any form of payment, personal check, wire transfer, bags of pennies BUT the car cannot be released from our possession until funds clear in our bank account.

Shipping

We can offer assistance in shipping this car anywhere in the world, offer storage (on a monthly basis), and can even deliver the car by our own truck to customers within a 150 mile radius of our offices in Stratford, CT.

We have been in business for thirty four years and this car is being offered for sale by the founder, owner, president and best customer. We offer a wonderful variety of not-too-expensive classic sports car including TR3, 4, and 6, MG TC/TD/TF, MGA, and early/late MGBs, Morgans (all models), Austin Healey (‘Big’ and Sprites), Lotus Elan and Seven, other odds and ends and always a variety of small displacement vintage and historic racing cars.