1966 MG MGB

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Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE This custom MGB was built on an original black plate California car. It was constructed in two stages over a few years. The final build was done by an MG enthusiast who has done both period-correct restorations and customizations of vintage (TD’s) and more modern MGs. More pictures here: http://lbgallery.smugmug.com/mgb- The engine is strong and mellow and sounds great through the custom exhaust. Ride is firm but without being harsh and is well damped. Handling is neutral and predicable with surprisingly high limits. The gearbox is effortless with a wide gap between 4th and 5th which provides a very relaxed highway overdrive (barely over 2000 RPM at 65). It's a great view from the driver's seat, looking out over the louvered hood and the scoop. It draws a lot of attention and a lot of enthusiastic comments. Cosmetically, paint is excellent with only two blemishes that I am aware of, a small chip on the left front fender and a small stress crack at the front mounting point of the left rear fender flare (both of these are shown in the photos). The finish work is of “casual show” quality. You will find little pockets of irregularity, inside the wheel arches, for example – visible in the photos – but not ones that (in my view) mar the way the car presents. The car is as clean underneath as it is above. When I purchased the B last year it was 98.6% completed. The horn, while installed, has not been fully wired. (I may get to that in the next couple weeks). Also, there is no soft top, only the (excellent) period hard top (see smugmug photos). There is a new/unopened soft top frame, and all of the soft top securing points are installed save for the two corner clips. This being California, the soft top has not been a priority for me. You’d need to order the top itself; install it on the frame; order the two corner clips; and install the soft top assembly. This is a great custom B for shows, long summer drives, or even daily commuting. It's clocked 1500 miles since completion. It will be missed, but needs to go to a good home. Build Specificiations 1966 original black plate California MGB, stripped to bare metal 1967-76 Rover P6 3500S V8 Engine Block Number: 43001141 Comp. Ratio - 10.5:1 Crane Cam HI-216-2852-2S-12 NC Original Part # 90 48 8 New Part # 90 HI 000 4 - Rhodes Lifters Stock push rods and rocker arm assemblies. Original 10.5:1 CR Pistons Federal Mogul Rings - Original Crankshaft -.010 Federal Mogul Bearings Buick 215 Oil Pan with windage tray and 1/2" sump pickup tube D&D Hi Pressure Hi Volume Oil Pump Kit Rover front timing cover Buick 215 harmonic balancer New Buick V6 short nose water pump, D&D pulley ARP Head studs, nuts and washers New Rover 3.5-3.9-4.0 Cylinder Heads with oil seals on intake valves D&D supplied Block Hugger Headers - Race Car Products Hydraulic Throw Out Bearing Lightened and balanced flywheel by The Wedge Shop Stock clutch assembly Stock MGB hydraulic clutch master cylinder Camero T5 5-speed transmission Custom Dual Exhaust by Johnny Franklin Mufflers in San Rafael, CA Edelbrock 4BB intake manifold and New Edelbrock 414 4BBL Carburetor Pertronix Flamethrower Distributor and Coil Carter Electric Fuel Pump and Summit Racing Fuel pressure regulator and gauge MGB V8 Copper core radiator and Hi Volume DeRale 10" Electric Fan with inline water temp sensor. Late MGB overflow tank British Automotive Rear Panhard Rod, Rear anti tramp bars, composite leaf springs and lowering kit. Rear disc brake conversion with Scarebird Classic bracket, Hyundai rotors, Toyota Corolla rear calipers and pads. Rear Monroe Pneumatic shock absorbers with a British Automotive conversion kit. Front suspension and brakes are Stock MGB except for polyurethane bushes and Competition valves in the Armstrong lever shocks. Shocks rebuilt by Apple Hydraulics. Stock MGB dual line proportioned master brake cylinder rebuilt with a SS sleeve by Apple Hydraulics. Fender flares by Motorsports, Intl. Front and Rear valances from Moss Motors. Cut down 350GT hood scoop from Speedway Motors. MGB Factory Supplied "Works" Hard Top. 1984 Pontiac Fiero seats. Moss Motors supplied interior panels and carpet. 3 layers 1/16" of aluminum faced, self adhering butyl rubber sound and heat barrier in the floor. Wheels are 5 spoke English manufactured Revolution brand, 15"x7". Bidding, Shipping, Viewing, Questions, etc. I have described the B to the best of my abilities, based on my own information and experience. It is sold in as-is, where-is condition. I am glad to answer questions, please use the Ebay email to get in touch. I will assist with shipping, but prefer a domestic sale, due to some bad prior overseas experiences. I can store the B for a period of time post-sale; please contact me and let me know your needs, prior to bidding. Bidders with zero feedback, or recent negative feedbacks, please contact me before bidding, or I reserve the right to cancel your bid. Reserve will not be disclosed during the auction process but is (in my view) very reasonable, given the time and effort in this car. Consistent with Ebay’s intended use, the auction will run to close and constitute a final sale. I would like to see the B go to a good home and to an MG enthusiast and will do my best to ensure that the new owner has a great experience with the car.On May-12-12 at 21:30:07 PDT, seller added the following information: Thanks to everyone following the auction, and for all the questions and interest in the B. Unsurprisingly, I guess, almost everyone has asked, "what's the price?" The honest answer is -- I don't really know. I want to see it go to a good home. And, there is a huge amount of time and money into the car. But, as with any custom, value isn't easy to figure out. I set a reserve based on my own investment -- but that may or may not align with what others think. So, after a lot of thought today, I'm removing the reserve price. That way the auction will decide what the B is worth. It will go to whomever values it most out of this process. I may or may not recover my investment. But, no matter what, hopefully, this will ensure that the it goes to someone who appreciates it. Technically, the reserve is now set to $1 over the current bid. So, someone go ahead and bid it over that level. Then, it's a "real" auction. Thanks and best wishes.