1978 MG MGB

Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

Gasoline

Pristine 1978 mgb Convertible (with le options) Here is your opportunity to own a beautifully restored 1978 mgb convertible (with le options). This rare and collectible car has been lovingly restored to its original glory. - Her body is gorgeous – - Perfect – No nicks – no scratches - no dents - no dings – no rust! Immaculate – inside and out! Shines like new! Smells like new! She runs super!!! The car body has been professionally restored by: Imagination engineering in Florida using OEM, Rover BMH parts from original tooling purchased from The Roadster Factory and moss motors. She’s been professionally repainted her original russet brown exterior with OEM Dupont paint. HER LOVELY TAN INTERIOR, SEATS AND CARPETING Have BEEN REPLACED WITH - a BRAND NEW BMH interior package supplied by Victoria British and the Magic carpet factory. Brand new Robbins convertible top and boot. THIS HAS BEEN A TOP QUALITY RESTORATION Where NO EXPENSE HAS BEEN SPARED! I have been the owner of this car for the past 20 years. Since her restoration, she has only been driven a handful of miles. She’s been garage kept – covered – has never seen rain/snow or inclement weather READ ON FOR FURTHER DETAILS: ******************************************************************************* 56,000 ORIGINAL MILES Professionally repainted ORIGINAL RUSSET BROWN EXTERIOR NEW BMH TAN INTERIOR package FROM Victoria British– NEW ORIGINAL BMH SEATS FROM Victoria British – ORIGINAL black and tan CARPET with real jute backing for that real british car smell from the Magic Carpet factory - NEW ROBBINS TOP FROM VICTORIA BRITISH New Robbins convertible top boot - new snaps and top fittings NEW TRUNK CARPET KIT FROM Victoria british ORIGINAL JACK, TIRE IRON, TOUNEAU FRAME bags– ALL IN ORIGINAL JUTE New technalon car cover included NEW OEM LOCKABLE ANTENNA (lockable when retracted) Original 1978 owner’s manual and Bentley factory service manual Oem luggage rack on trunk lid. newer tires in excellent condition mounted on original mg LE mag wheels (have rostyle wheels if desired) ******************************************************************************* le options include: brand new: Leather oem le steering wheel Le dash plaque Oem Front spoiler 5 - le aluminum mag wheels gold le lower body stripe and mgb logo ******************************************************************************* body: the body of this car was: stripped down to bare metal, restored, sealed, primed and repainted the original Dupont russet brown color body was professionally restored by: imagination engineering in florida any imperfect body part during the restoration was replaced with new: british motor heritage / rover oem parts made from original bmh tooling interior: the interior of this car: totally new and original the carpet is original two tone (black and tan) heavyweight thick with real jute backing the car has the new car smell - that new british car jute smell... if you know british cars… you’ll know what I mean… distinctive…. what she’s got: new floor pans new sills, inner membrane body was rustproofed during restoration all new body seals / oem supplied by: roadster factory and moss motors new window seals, side vent seals, door waist seals, door seals, trunk seal, hood seal, heater box seals, vent seals, fender baffle seals new jute hood insulation new oem chrome cowl vent (and magnetic cover for it) new tar strip insulation on floor pans all light lenses either new oem or original great shape new chrome headlight protectors new original oem british/rover hood and trunk lid new oem fuel cap and filler neck and hose new leather center console armrest new leather shifter boot new rare tinted (actual tinted glass!! not tinted with film) windshield glass (frame rebuilt with new seals) more details… the car starts and runs well. The new weber dgv carb (with K&N filter provides reliability and good gas mileage. The car has that distinctive british car sound – with the new exhaust system. New oem fuel tank and sender, New brake pads, shoes, hoses, rotors, wheel cylinders, calipers, clutch assy throw out and pilot bearing, slave cylinder and hose, new water pump, hoses and radiator. Refurbished heater box with new heater core, new mirrors (doors and rear view) new lock cylinders on doors and glove box, New british Leyland oem ignition keys. The distributer has been upgraded with a reliable petronix electronic ignition with a new lucas high voltage sports coil. New fuel pump, new plastic battery holder box, battery kill switch for anti-theft protection. New oem fuse box, new oem steering rack boots, new oem body molding. She’s got a new alpine stereo with removable face and new pioneer door speakers, sounds great….but I prefer to hear that british engine purr……. Note: The only reason that I am selling her is due to the fact that my passion has changed. I am now in the process of restoring a terrific collectible cris craft speedboat. I need the garage space. I refuse to keep this pristine beauty outside. I’d rather sell her and let her new owner continue to give her the pampering she deserves. I have done so much to restore / improve this mgb in the time that I have owned it. I have done my best to list everything it has. It has been a labor of love…. Please review all the enclosed photos and see what you think. I am sure you will fall in love with it as I have. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF SOMETHING, OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK! PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS BEFORE PLACING A BID!!!!!!! Terms: Auction Policies Bidders with zero or negative feedback on eBay please contact us prior to bidding. Otherwise, we reserve the right to cancel your bid. Understand this is only to protect the integrity of the auction. 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Legal Venue for any legal action such as claims, motions, litigation, settlements, or any legal action associated with this sale from either the buyer or seller is to take place in the State of Florida in Seminole County. On Mar-29-12 at 16:32:31 PDT, seller added the following information: ********NOTE: NEWLY LOWERED RESERVE PRICE! ********