1967 MG B Roadster

The car on offer today is a 1967 roadster model that was originally sold to the USA. As such, it features an odometer in miles, but with left-hand drive. Being from ’67, this model left the factory way ahead of the introduction of rubber bumpers and thus has the more elegant chrome bumpers mounted. The most notable US-model specific feature to this vehicle is the plastic and foam rubber covered "safety" dashboard, dubbed the "Abingdon pillow”. The vehicle is presented in a shade of pale yellow over an elegant black leather interior.

The MGB presents nicely from the outside with a shiny appearance of the pale-yellow paint. We do not know whether this is the actual colour in which the car was originally delivered, but what we can say is that it suits the vehicle very well. The MG has most likely been restored a few years ago, but as you can see in the pictures, the body has stood the test of time well and no rust is visible anywhere. All of the many chrome parts such as bumpers, grille, door handles etc. are in excellent condition with no damage, rust or tarnish visible. The black soft top, made of leatherette, is in good condition with some patina. A small tear is visible on the right-hand side of the soft top, but this does not negatively influence its function. The rear window, made of foldable plastic, is in decent condition and is not tarnished, a typical issue that can obstruct visibility. None of that on the vehicle proposed here though! The wire wheels have a matte finish and are in very good condition. The matte finish might not be as elegant as chromed wheels, but we can tell you from experience that they are way more durable, resistant to rust and easier to clean than chrome wire wheels. A nice painted wheel still looks way better than a rusty chrome wheel! A luggage rack is fixed on the trunk, so that you will never run out of space on a prolonged weekend trip. All the lights are in very good condition without visible cracks or tarnish. An overall well sorted example.

The inside features a black leather interior with white piping. The seats have most likely been reupholstered at some point but are in very good condition with lovely patina. The door panels are as good as new, and no damage is visible. The same goes for the black carpets, that have clearly been well maintained by the previous owner. There is nothing negative to mention about the dashboard and steering wheel either; both appear in very original condition. No switches have been removed or added to the dashboard, and no cracks or tears are visible either. The cigar lighter appears to be missing. It must not be forgotten that this car is more than 50 years old and that the plastic and Bakelite parts can be fragile and could break easily, but none of that seems to have happened yet and this is indeed a very nicely presented interior.

Inside the trunk, we find the spare wheel in its cover and some tools for the occasional wheel change. No major rust is visible and all seems to be in good order.

The engine bay is very clean and tidy. Nothing looks out of place or modified. The motor breathes through two SU carburettors, it was only much later in production that US versions were fitted with single Stromberg carburettors. No leaks seem to cause issues and the engine bay, just like the rest of the car is rust free. The radiator appears to have been very recently replaced or renewed, and this confirms that the car has seen constant care with no expenses spared. The invoices on file are the best proof of that. From underneath, the car makes an equally good impression: everything is clean and well sorted. It is difficult to find MGB’s in such good mechanical condition as this example.

The MGB on offer was delivered new to the USA in 1967. Little is known about its early history, but by the 1980s, the car was owned by Mr Francis, a resident of California. In April 1994, the MG was exported to the Netherlands and the car has been living in the Netherlands and Belgium ever since. It is currently registered and located in Belgium.

The MGB combines simple mechanics with attractive looks and real driving pleasure. These cars are timeless classics that have such a big following that maintenance is cheap and spare parts always readily available. If you feel like it, you can do most of the servicing works on an MG yourself, which can be hugely rewarding. Even though the MGB has been built in relatively large numbers, finding good original examples can be challenging. The car on offer here could thus be your chance to own a great example of a legendary sports car and is worth considering. No matter if you are an established collector or whether you are on the lookout for your first vintage motorcar, look no further, we got you sorted.

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