This 1970 MG MGB roadster is a black-on-black example that is powered by a 4.2-liter Rover V8 paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Modifications include Sebring-style front and rear valances, fender flares, custom front grille, coil-over suspension, Willwood disc brakes, a custom roll bar, Sony stereo, and more as described below. The car was acquired by the seller in 1984 and is said to have been refurbished in 1996 and 2016. Service completed in June 2021 consisted…
This 1970 MG MGB roadster is a black-on-black example that is powered by a 4.2-liter Rover V8 paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Modifications include Sebring-style front and rear valances, fender flares, custom front grille, coil-over suspension, Willwood disc brakes, a custom roll bar, Sony stereo, and more as described below. The car was acquired by the seller in 1984 and is said to have been refurbished in 1996 and 2016. Service completed in June 2021 consisted of an oil change and a coolant flush.
The car was repainted in black circa 2016 and is fitted with steel fender flares and Sebring-style front and rear valances. Additional exterior features include raydot-style side mirrors, front and rear tow hooks, a custom front grille, and a twin-tip exhaust outlet.
American Racing 17″ Torq Thrust wheels feature polished lips and are mounted with 225/45 front and 255/40 rear Dunlop Direzza ZII tires. The car is equipped with a Fast Cars Inc. subframe, adjustable coilover front suspension, CCE Engineering adjustable four-link coilover rear suspension, and a CCE Engineering Big Brake kit with Wilwood disc brakes at all for corners.
The cabin is equipped with ventilated black vinyl Cobra bucket seats, red Sabelt harnesses, a custom roll bar with padded roll hoops. Additional equipment includes front vent windows, aluminum pedals, a Sony Bluetooth CD player, and JBL cabin speakers. The windshield is a replacement, and the seller states the car is equipped with aftermarket sound deadening material and replacement weatherstripping.
The leather-wrapped Moto-Lita steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. Aftermarket gauges for oil pressure and coolant temperature are mounted to the right of the center console. The five-digit odometer shows 50k miles.
The aluminum 4.2-liter Rover V8 was installed by Glenn Towery and is equipped with Offenhauser valve covers, aftermarket headers, an MSD ignition system, an aluminum radiator, a mini starter, and dual fans. Service completed in June 2021 consisted of an oil change and a coolant flush.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a BorgWarner World Class T5 five-speed manual transmission and a Ford 8” rear end. The seller states that a McLeod clutch and an aftermarket Dutchman driveshaft and rear axles are installed.