Detail Info for: MG : MGB V8 1979 MG MGB V8 5.0L Ford SHO 300hp

Transaction Info
Sold On:
05/18/2014
Price:
$ 6500.00
Condition:
Mileage:
89999
Location:
Parrish, Florida, 34219
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1979 MG MGB
Submodel Body Type:
U/K
Engine:
5L V8 Ford SHO
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
GAS
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
Professional conversion by Kansas City AutoSports., Inc.This is not a Buick or Rover conversion. This has a Ford V8 5.0L 302 Cobra engine; 350 bhp at 3750 rpm - power and torque. Edelbrock 4 barrel carburetor Car is stock MGB other than engine.Car drives and runs well. Regularly maintained. Always used Mobil 1 synthetic oil. Runs on unleaded fuel with octane boost.Includes some spare parts. Features:Vented front discsStainless steel brake linesRear drumsRemote oil filterAir conditioningHard topOil coolerPadded roll barVented hoodAir scoop on trunkTwin exhaustsGriffin aluminium radiatorHood strutsNew in last 6 months:Spark plugs and leadsBrake servoBrake master cylinderRear gas shocksFuel senderFuel pumpClockTemperature gaugeLeather arm restKnown problems:No radioFuel gauge shows full when full but empty when half full or lessSpeedometer does not work - new cable provided (Tachometer does work). Mileage is stated at 89,999 but true mileage is not known since speedometer does not work. Engine has less than 10,000 miles on it.Hole in soft top - driver's rear quarter panelThere are 2 or 3 small, surface rust bubbles that need attending to (car has been professionally rustproofed underneath) see picturesThere are 2 minor dings (see pictures)Rear axle gasket needs replacing - gasket and new bolts provided (30 minute job)Tie rod ends need replacing (new tie rods provided)I have tried to provide as fair and accurate a description as I can. Please contact me if you have any questions. This car is a pleasure to drive and will appreciate in value.