1972 MG B GT
***NO RESERVE*** Barn-find restoration project, offered after ten years of current ownership

Few British sports cars are as instantly recognisable, accessible or enduringly popular as the MGB. Introduced in GT form in 1965, the handsome fixed-head coupé combined the sporting character of the roadster with considerably greater practicality, its elegant fastback bodywork being styled with the involvement of Pininfarina.

Dating from 1972, ‘VTM 694K’ represents an increasingly desirable chrome-bumper example and is offered here as a genuine barn-find restoration project. The car has reportedly been in its current ownership for approximately ten years and now comes to auction requiring comprehensive restoration.

Finished in red with a contrasting black interior, the MG presents in pleasingly complete and refreshingly un-restored condition. The photographs show the inevitable deterioration associated with a long-stored classic, including corrosion and areas requiring attention to the bodywork and paint. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the extent of the work required.

Importantly, much of the car's character remains intact. It retains its chrome bumpers and brightwork, Rostyle wheels and period exterior detailing, while the cabin remains recognisably original in appearance with its traditional MG instrumentation, three-spoke steering wheel and manual transmission.

The odometer currently displays approximately 46,000 miles, although in the absence of sufficient supporting documentation this should be regarded as an indicated figure rather than warranted mileage.

Mechanically, the MGB GT's straightforward engineering and excellent parts availability have long made these cars particularly attractive restoration propositions. Supported by one of the strongest specialist networks of virtually any British classic, an MGB can be returned to the road without many of the difficulties associated with considerably rarer machinery.

This example is not presented as a cosmetic recommissioning project; it is a car deserving of a thorough restoration. For the enthusiast looking for a worthwhile winter project, however, that is very much part of its appeal. Rather than purchasing somebody else's interpretation of a restored MGB, the successful bidder has the opportunity to restore ‘VTM 694K’ to their own specification.

With chrome-bumper MGB GTs continuing to epitomise affordable British classic motoring, ‘VTM 694K’ offers an appealing opportunity to take on a largely complete, unrestored example and return it to the road.

Offered strictly with NO RESERVE, it will sell to the highest bidder on the day.