1969 MG B Roadster - Overdrive/Beautifully Restored
The MG B was introduced by the MG division of the British Motor Corporation in 1962 and remained in production until 1980, becoming one of Britain's most successful and recognisable sports cars. Designed as a practical yet engaging open-top roadster, the MG B combined timeless styling with dependable mechanicals, making it an instant favourite on both sides of the Atlantic. Today, it remains one of the most usable and best-supported classic sports cars available, equally at home on weekend touring, classic rallies or simply enjoying a sunny afternoon on the open road.
Milestone Classics are delighted to offer this beautifully presented 1969 MG B Roadster, finished in striking red with a beautifully contrasting tan leather interior featuring red piping. This is a wonderfully documented example that has been cherished throughout its life and benefits from an exceptional history file, detailing not only its comprehensive restoration but also its fascinating ownership story.
Originally supplied to the UK, the car later spent a number of years in Germany with a previous owner before returning home. Milestone Classics know this MG B particularly well, having purchased it directly from the client who owned it in Bavaria and personally drove it all the way back to our showroom without missing a beat. All of the documentation relating to its return to the UK has been retained within the history file, including the current UK V5 registration document.
The restoration of the car began in 2002 after the purchase of a replacement shell, with the work entrusted to The Barn – Abingdon Sports Cars Ltd. Every stage of the rebuild has been carefully documented with invoices, photographs and supporting paperwork. The shell was professionally repainted in February 2003 before attention turned to the running gear in October of the same year. The engine and electrical systems were completed in February 2004, followed by the dashboard and fuel system in April and finally the trim and finishing details in June 2004. The restoration was completed during June 2004 and, remarkably, over two decades later the car still presents to an exceptional standard. The history file includes extensive photographic records of the work, with even more images stored on an accompanying CD, together with family photographs showing the car being enjoyed over the years and detailed invoices documenting every stage of the rebuild and associated costs.
Mechanically, the specification is exactly what enthusiasts seek. It benefits from chrome wire wheels, a desirable overdrive gearbox, lead-free cylinder head conversion, Kenlowe electric cooling fan and a quality mohair hood complete with a zip-out rear window, making it both practical and enjoyable for modern touring.
Perhaps the greatest strength of this MG B is the continuity of its history. Rather than simply documenting the restoration, the file reaches back well before the rebuild, with invoices dating from 1979, MOT certificates from 1988 onwards, previous V5 registration documents tracing ownership, old tax discs, regular servicing invoices following the restoration, spare keys and even the original Haynes Workshop Manual. It is a history file that tells the complete story of the car rather than simply recording its recent past.
The most recent MOT was passed with no advisories, further demonstrating the excellent condition and careful maintenance this MG B has continued to receive.
Opportunities to purchase an MG B with such a complete and fascinating history are becoming increasingly uncommon. Combining outstanding provenance, an extensively documented restoration, desirable touring upgrades and a history stretching back almost five decades, this is a Roadster that can be enjoyed with complete confidence while appreciating everything that makes the MG B such an enduring British classic.
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PRICE: £16995