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Mg Mgb 1979 on 2040-cars

US $5,500.00
Year:1979 Mileage:85306 Color:
Location:

Maplewood, New Jersey, United States

Maplewood, New Jersey, United States

“Overall, a great MGB that is very original.  It has been pampered and maintained.”

This is a great car!  Great shape and runs great.  Low mileage for a 35 year old vehicle.  The previous owner restored this car, including a new paint job.  I spent over $3,000 pampering and maintaining this baby.   She is Carmine red with a tan interior.  This is a classic car with charm and personality.  It is not a Miata.  And yes, plenty of heads turn when you drive by.

Interior:

·         New carpets.

·         Seats and panels dyed in order to keep original equipment.

·         Completely detailed (cleaned and polished).

·         New rubber and faux leather shifter boots.

·         New wood shifter knob.

·         New rubber MGB mats.

·         Heater and other accessories works great.

·         New seat belts and headrest guides.

·         New weather stripping throughout.

·         New CD/Radio with MP3 capable stereo with four speaker system (the stereo face detaches for security).

Exterior:

·         New paint job. 

·         No rust.

·         Completely detailed.

·         New convertible top.

·         Original top boot and Tonneau covers for the convertible top are in excellent condition.

·         Chrome luggage rack.

·         New chrome air flow grill.

·         New chrome headlight rings.

·         New chrome side mirrors (right and left).

·         Front and rear bumpers restored.

·         New air dam under front bumper.

·         New front and rear MGB badges.

·         New tires.

·         Original Rostyle wheels (four, with a spare one in trunk) restored (sanded, painted, and sealed).

·         Chrome air caps.

·         Chrome trim rings on all wheels/rims.

Engine:

·         Original (except carburetor), but maintained—last tune-up, oil change, brakes bleed, radiator flush in fall 2013.

·         Weber carburetor with automatic water choke.

·         New air grill.

·         New radiator hoses and clamps.

·         New heater hoses and clamps.

·         New choke hoses and clamps.

·         New vacuum hoses/lines.

·         New window washer pump.

·         New battery.

·         New alternator.

·         New fan belts.

·         New spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, fuel filter, and coil.

·         New brake flex-hoses.

·         New rear brake seals.

·         New radiator temp fan switch.

·         New exhaust.

·         New horn.

·         New Stainless steel alternator bolts

·         Oil radiator

·         New underside mud cover

·         New battery disconnect knob/switch

Minor Issues:

·         The tachometer needle sometimes sticks.  A soft tap gets it going again.

·         The driver’s seat has a small blemish/tear which has been fixed.

·         The dash has two small/minor cracks.

       Rheostat knob stuck, but car comes with a new one that can be installed.

·         Carb needs adjustment every once in a while.

Plates and Insurance:

At least in New Jersey, this car qualifies as an antique if you register it as one.  If you do so, you can get the “QQ” antique plates and inspections become unnecessary. 

Insurance on classic cars are generally very affordable.  As an example, I have antique car insurance on this car and only pay $100 per year!!!

Extras:

·         Three excellent reference books:

o   “Original MBG” by Clausager (new),

o   Haynes repair manual (new), and

o   MG/MGB repair manual (original).

·         A box of extra parts from prior restoration.

·         New oil filter and fan belt.

·         Two aftermarket round “Ferrari-type” shifter knobs.

·         Spare MGB logo key.

·         Magnetic air flow cover.

·         Coin holder which replaces ash tray (original ash tray comes with car).

·         Original full size spare tire and wheel.

·         Original jack.

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