1976 MGB Convertible

1976 MG MGB Description:

This 1976 MGB is in very good condition. I have owned the vehicle for 39 years of its 41 years, 33 years in California plus 4 years garaged while I lived overseas. When not in use the vehicle has always been parked in a garage. I have all of the maintenance receipts since I have owned the vehicle and they will be provided as part of the sale.
Body:
The paint is original and still has some shine. The driver side rocker panel and the rear outer panel were replaced in Feb. 1979. I hit an ice patch one night and slid into a 12 inch high bolder that was on the side of the road. The repair order is included in the receipts.
In a separate, non-driving incident, the driver door was hyper-extended which caused a small crease in the front fender. Additionally there are two stress fractures and two surface rust spots. One fracture is next to the passenger side mirror and the other is on top of the rocker panel, inside the driver's door. The rust spots are quarter size, in identical locations, on both sides of the car next to the anchor points for the Top Cover.
The rubber bumpers are in great condition and show no signs of sun damage. The frame is solid and straight. The wheels are in excellent condition and have been repainted a couple of times.
Interior:
Very good condition. Dash & instruments are original and like new. The driver seat has been renovated with new cushions, webbing & cover. Included in the sale I will provide new passenger seat covers, cushions, and webbing as well as replacement headrest covers, for both seats. The door panels are in good shape, however, both door top rails are cracked and weathered. Hidden underneath the generic carpets are brand new rubber floor mats. Stains in the trunk are residual carpet adhesive.
Exterior:
Top has been replaced with the zippered window version, while the tonneau and top cover are original. The windshield has a 10 inch crack that has self terminated on the passenger side. MGB striping is original. The back-flow mechanism in the fuel filler tube was removed in order to accommodate the newer, stubby, gas station fuel pumps.
Suspension:
All original except for some bushing replacements. The driver side leaf spring is sagging. The suspension could use an upgrade.
Engine/Under the Hood:
The original engine runs smooth and the compression is still good. There is no visible indication that it is burning oil, although, there is an engine oil leak even though the oil pan gasket was recently replaced. All components are original except I have replaced the radiator, alternator, water pump, master cylinder, smog pump & clutch.
Missing or Not Working:
- There is no radio or speakers
- Heater & Fan not working (heater radiator was leaking into interior)
- One of the two horns not working
- Emergency brake needs adjustment, may not hold on a hill
- Automatic choke not working
Included in Sale:
- New u-joints, needs to be installed
- Spare radiator, repaired
- Spare alternator, needs refurbishment
- New manual choke, needs to be installed
- New hand brake lever boots, needs to be installed