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1979' MG MGB
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NegotiablePublished 2 May 2025ID: 0OGqGm
Expired
7 months ago
7 months ago
Information from the owner
Body: Hatchback
Age: 46 years
Exterior color: Yellow
Electronics: Parking Assist Rear
Seller's comments about 1979' MG MGB
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 20th May from 12pm
Auction: Wed 21st May from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1979 MG B GT
No Reserve
Registration No: KNH 10V
Chassis No: GHDH-502946G
MOT: Exempt
Comes with original service book as part of a comprehensive history file
Extremely well maintained example with receipts of maintenance done
Registered mileage 96, 522 with 6 previous owners
Right-hand drive, home market example
The MGB was only available in Roadster form initially - the Pininfarina-penned hatchback GT derivative with 2+2 seating not being offered until October 1965. Suspension was by wishbones and coil springs at the front, and a live axle mounted on leaf springs at the rear. Damping was by lever arm units all round. Braking was by discs at the front and drums at the rear. At launch, the model was powered by a three-bearing version of the 1798cc B-Series engine that produced 95bhp. However, this unit was quickly replaced by a five-bearing one. The MKII model of 1967 brought an updated manual gearbox with revised ratios and synchromesh on all gears, as well as the option of a Borg Warner automatic unit. Other changes included a revised rear axle and a switch from dynamos to alternators. In 1969, Rostyle wheels replaced the previous pressed steel version for standard fit. With the MKIII derivative of 1972 came a new facia and improved heater. However, the biggest visual change in the car's history occurred two years later when steel reinforced plastic bumpers replaced the chrome ones and the ride height was raised by one inch. By the time GT production ceased in 1980, a total of 125, 282 are said to have been produced.
Chassis GHDH-502946G was first registered on the 1st of August 1979 new to the home market. Mechanically, this vehicle has been extremely well maintained by its deceased vendor and has undergone some light recomissioning to the interior, engine and bodywork. 'KNH' presents as a 'formerly well-cared-for' MGB GT from long-term ownership and sadly it has been stored in a garage for the past 12 months. We have been advised the engine runs and was running very well until the vendor sadly passed away last year. We have been advised that the car would most likely require a new battery before becoming what is undeniably one of Britain's most usable and popular classic cars.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
Viewing: Tues 20th May from 12pm
Auction: Wed 21st May from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1979 MG B GT
No Reserve
Registration No: KNH 10V
Chassis No: GHDH-502946G
MOT: Exempt
Comes with original service book as part of a comprehensive history file
Extremely well maintained example with receipts of maintenance done
Registered mileage 96, 522 with 6 previous owners
Right-hand drive, home market example
The MGB was only available in Roadster form initially - the Pininfarina-penned hatchback GT derivative with 2+2 seating not being offered until October 1965. Suspension was by wishbones and coil springs at the front, and a live axle mounted on leaf springs at the rear. Damping was by lever arm units all round. Braking was by discs at the front and drums at the rear. At launch, the model was powered by a three-bearing version of the 1798cc B-Series engine that produced 95bhp. However, this unit was quickly replaced by a five-bearing one. The MKII model of 1967 brought an updated manual gearbox with revised ratios and synchromesh on all gears, as well as the option of a Borg Warner automatic unit. Other changes included a revised rear axle and a switch from dynamos to alternators. In 1969, Rostyle wheels replaced the previous pressed steel version for standard fit. With the MKIII derivative of 1972 came a new facia and improved heater. However, the biggest visual change in the car's history occurred two years later when steel reinforced plastic bumpers replaced the chrome ones and the ride height was raised by one inch. By the time GT production ceased in 1980, a total of 125, 282 are said to have been produced.
Chassis GHDH-502946G was first registered on the 1st of August 1979 new to the home market. Mechanically, this vehicle has been extremely well maintained by its deceased vendor and has undergone some light recomissioning to the interior, engine and bodywork. 'KNH' presents as a 'formerly well-cared-for' MGB GT from long-term ownership and sadly it has been stored in a garage for the past 12 months. We have been advised the engine runs and was running very well until the vendor sadly passed away last year. We have been advised that the car would most likely require a new battery before becoming what is undeniably one of Britain's most usable and popular classic cars.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
