1972 MGB Roadster
£12,950
- Make
- MGB
- Model
- Roadster
- Year
- 1972
- Body
- Convertible
- Engine
- 2
Overview
A classic 1972 MGB Roadster in solid, usable condition. This chrome-bumper example runs and drives well, making it an excellent choice for daily enjoyment. The teal blue paintwork is presentable, brightwork is good, and the hood operates perfectly. The black interior is very well maintained with upgraded leather seats and wood veneer dash. Recent mechanical work ensures reliability, including a stainless steel exhaust system. Wire wheels complete the traditional sports car look. Currently Jersey registered with worldwide shipping available.
From the Dealer
- •Stainless steel exhaust system fitted
- •Upgraded leather seats and wood veneer dash cover
- •Recently inspected and mechanically sound with recent work undertaken
- •Fully functioning foldaway hood; wire wheels and brightwork in good condition
- •Chrome bumper 1972 model; runs and drives very well
About the MGB Roadster
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The MGB Roadster is a British lightweight sports car that became one of the best-selling roadsters of its era. Launched in 1962, it offered accessible, straightforward motoring with a simple 1.8-litre engine and uncomplicated mechanics. The car appeals to enthusiasts seeking affordable classic sports car ownership and driving enjoyment without excessive complexity. Its longevity in production until 1980 means multiple generations exist, though the basic formula remained consistent. The MGB is characterized by its open-top design, nimble handling, and reputation for reliability relative to contemporaries.
Pros
- +Simple, robust mechanics easy to maintain and repair
- +Lively handling and responsive steering for its era
- +Strong enthusiast community and readily available parts
- +Affordable classic car entry point
- +Practical interior space for a roadster
Watch out for
- −Rust-prone, particularly in structural areas and floorpans
- −Limited power and performance by modern standards
- −Uncomfortable seating and minimal creature comforts
- −Poor weather protection and ventilation
Common issues
- !Extensive corrosion and rot in sills, floors, and rear wings
- !Worn synchromesh in gearbox, causing grinding shifts
- !Failing electrical systems and aging wiring harnesses
- !Oil leaks from aging gaskets and seals
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Overview **Overall Comments** An attractive MGB Roadster with some extras fitted and in a good, solid condition, driving well and ready to go. This example would make a perfectly viable ‘daily-driver’. The car is currently Jersey registered and we can assist with shipping and importing processes if required. We can ship worldwide. **Body** The car has clearly been well-cared for during its life with evidence under the vehicle of some body repair work having been carried out. The Teal Blue paintwork is not perfect, but quite presentable, with the wire wheels and all brightwork in a good condition. The foldaway hood is fully functioning. **Mechanical** Mechanically sound – with some work undertaken to ensure the car passed the rigorous local re-registration inspection. The car runs and drives very well. A stainless steel exhaust system has been fitted. **Interior** The black interior is in very good condition with a wood veneer dash cover fitted, uprated (and very comfortable) leather seats and an aftermarket steering wheel. Asking Price £ 12,950 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 5,400rpm, 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 ‘chrome bumper’ model dates from 1972, having been first registered new in the UK in May of that year. We know nothing further of the car’s subsequent history until it was purchased by a Jersey resident and re-registered in the island in May 2019.
