1965 MGB Roadster - British Racing Green - Full Restoration Project, Matching Numbers
Price Guide: $8,000 - $14,000
1965 MGB Roadster, 1798cc B-Series 4-cylinder petrol, 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, British Racing Green, right-hand drive, long-term stored restoration project.
Description
The MGB is one of the great British sports cars, and the 1965 model year sits firmly within the desirable chrome-bumper era. This example comes to auction as a genuine ground-up restoration project, having been off the road for an extended period. The vendor advises the car was running approximately three years ago and can supply invoices for work carried out in 2022.
The body is finished in British Racing Green and the overall structure appears largely intact, with the panels retaining their shape. Long-term storage has taken its toll across the vehicle: the paint is heavily oxidised and chalked, with the bonnet showing visible rust penetration and a crease to the passenger-side front corner. The soft top is deteriorated and will require replacement. Wire wheels are present but require restoration work, while the tyres are flat and well past their usable life.
Inside, the trim and upholstery are heavily worn and will require comprehensive restoration. The engine bay reveals a 1798cc B-Series unit with twin SU carburettors still in place, while extensive surface rust is visible throughout the inner wings, firewall and ancillary components. The engine number 18GBUH49812 is legible and, according to the vendor, is believed to support the matching-numbers status of the vehicle.
The MGB restoration community is one of the best-supported in the classic car world, with excellent parts availability and extensive technical knowledge available to restorers. A properly restored chrome-bumper MGB Roadster in British Racing Green can be a highly rewarding classic, while this example provides an opportunity for a buyer seeking a substantial restoration project with a genuine period specification.
Features
* 1798cc BMC B-Series 4-cylinder engine
* Engine No: 18GBUH49812
* Vendor advises matching-numbers example
* Twin SU carburettors in place
* 4-speed manual gearbox
* Rear-wheel drive
* Wire wheels present, requiring restoration
* Right-hand drive configuration
* British Racing Green exterior
* Chrome bumpers and grille present
* Convertible soft top present, deteriorated and requiring replacement
* Original dashboard and instrument layout present
* Vendor advises vehicle was running approximately three years ago
* Vendor advises invoices are available for work carried out in 2022
Condition Notes
* Paint heavily oxidised and chalked throughout; restoration required
* Bonnet shows rust penetration and a crease to the passenger-side front corner
* Wire wheels heavily rusted and require restoration or replacement
* Soft top deteriorated and non-functional; replacement required
* Engine bay carries extensive surface rust on inner wings, firewall and components
* Hydraulic lines require full assessment and likely replacement as part of restoration
* Wiring harness is aged and requires inspection throughout
* Floor pan shows moisture ingress and requires careful assessment during restoration
* Fuel tank shows heavy oxidation; professional cleaning or replacement required
* Interior trim, upholstery and dashboard require comprehensive renewal
* Vehicle has been stored off the road for an extended period
* Pick-up only, located Darwin NT. Bidders to arrange their own freight
Specifications
Year: 1965
Make/Model: MGB Roadster
Body: 2-Door Convertible
Engine: 1798cc B-Series 4-Cylinder Petrol
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
Colour: British Racing Green
Seats: 2
Price Guide: $8,000 - $14,000
Location: Winnellie, NT (Pick-up only)
Chassis No: MGB074258
Engine No: 18GBUH49812
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Kyle directly on 0409 614 418
* Vendor advises vehicle will start and run * ( was running 3 years ago )
Invoice can be supplied for works carried out in 2022
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Location of item: 504 Stuart HWY, Winnellie, NT, Australia
This item is being offered PICK UP ONLY. Local collection is available, if shipping is required, bidders are encouraged to organise their own freight.
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