1972 MGB GT
£11,750
- Make
- MGB
- Model
- GT
- Year
- 1972
- Mileage
- 47,404 mi
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 2
Overview
A well-preserved 1972 MGB GT finished in dark green with chrome bumpers – a classic configuration that appeals to purists. This example has benefited from a comprehensive 2011 renovation including full leather trim in tan, quality carpeting, and a wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel. Mechanical upgrades include Spax damper conversions, stainless steel exhaust, and new stainless bumpers. Under 50,000 miles with documented service history from 2016 onwards. A tidy, usable classic that runs and drives well.
From the Dealer
- •Full interior renovation (2011): tan leather trim, brown carpeting, wood veneer dashboard and Moto-Lita steering wheel
- •Mechanical upgrades: Spax damper conversions front and rear, stainless steel exhaust, single 12-volt battery conversion
- •New stainless steel bumpers fitted front and rear; tailgate repaired and repainted in 2021
- •Documented restoration photographic record from 2011; invoice history from 2016 onwards
- •47,404 miles; solid underside; very good bodywork condition
About the MGB GT
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The MGB GT is a British sports car that combines practicality with driving enjoyment. Launched in 1965 as a fastback coupe variant of the open MGB roadster, it offered buyers a closed cabin with genuine luggage space while maintaining the spirited character of its donor platform. The GT appealed to those seeking accessible sports car ownership without sacrificing daily usability. Its wedge-shaped design was distinctive for the era, penned by Pininfarina, and the model remained in production until 1980 with relatively conservative updates. The car represents a middle ground: more practical than a pure sports car, more engaging than a typical family sedan, though never class-leading in either regard.
Pros
- +Excellent cargo space for a 1960s sports car
- +Charming B-series engine with adequate performance
- +Nimble handling and responsive steering
- +Affordable and accessible to enthusiasts
- +Straightforward mechanics, easy to maintain
Watch out for
- −Rust-prone steel bodywork requires diligent care
- −Limited power by modern standards
- −Poor ventilation and cramped rear quarters
- −Weak brakes, especially later models
Common issues
- !Extensive rust in floor pans and sills
- !Carburetor tuning difficulties and fuel system problems
- !Worn door locks and window regulators
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Overview **Overall Comments** A particularly smart example of a chrome-bumper MGB, finished in a traditional colour and boasting a much upgraded interior, together with some useful mechanical improvements. Runs and drives very well as might be expected from a cherished and well cared for vehicle. There is a restoration/renovation photographic record from 2011, together with invoice history from 2016 onwards. The car is currently Guernsey registered and we can assist with shipping (worldwide) and importation processes if required. **Body** The bodywork is in very good shape and the dark green paint finish – which suits the car very well - looks good with very few blemishes. In 2021, the tailgate received some repair work and fresh paint. The top seam of the rear passenger side wing would benefit from some attention. The underside of the car is solid throughout. Most recently, new stainless steel bumpers have been fitted front and rear. **Mechanical** Very clean and tidy under the bonnet, the MGB has pancake air filters fitted together with a stainless steel exhaust and has a single 12-volt battery conversion. The handling and road manners are improved with the fitment of Spax damper conversions front and rear. **Interior** The renovation work of 2011 included a full refresh of the interior, which has been re-trimmed in tan leather throughout together with the fitment of quality brown carpeting and rubber MG-branded over mats. The interior also features a wood veneer dashboard insert; wood-rimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel and modern ‘period-look’ audio unit. Altogether a pleasant place to be. Asking Price £ 11,750 History Quite possibly the best known small British sportscar of all time, the MGB was first introduced in 1964 – in Roadster form – and production continued until 1980, by which time over half a million (of all variants) had been produced. The car still has a large following to this day and a good support network through specialist suppliers and an owners club. Limited changes were made to the car prior to the substantial revision to its appearance from the 1974 model year, when the original chrome bumpers were replaced with new, steel-reinforced black rubber bumpers front and rear, to meet new US impact regulations. Throughout the model’s life, the 1800cc engine was rated at 95 bhp peak power at 5,400 rpm, with a 6,000 rpm redline. In 1968 the gearbox was uprated to offer full synchromesh on all 4 gears. This gave performance figures of a top speed around 105 mph, and a 0-60 mph time of around 12 seconds. This GT model was first registered, new in the UK, in September 1972 but then we have a sizeable gap in its history until 2011, when there is photographic evidence of some considerable restoration and renovation work. This included re-trimming and re-carpeting the car together, we think, with some bodywork and a re-paint. The car remained in the UK until 2021, with an MOT record mileage of 47,404 miles in March of that year, whereupon it was purchased by a Guernsey resident and re-registered in the island in June 2021. The MGB has been well cared for since that time, with only light use, the recorded mileage still under 50,000.
