Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
"1964 MG MGB Roadster
In light of ever increasing competition from Japanese automakers MG ad men devised a commercial where an MGB would be dropped from a plane at 2000 feet, parachute would open, and a stunt driver would parachute down next to it, and upon both safely landing, the stunt driver would get into the MG, turn the key and drive off, just in front of oncoming Datsun, Fiat, and Porsche with ad copy saying MG a jump ahead of the competition! �It worked...
For consignment, an all original and unrestored version of the 1964 MGB roadster.� While complete, it is in need of TLC on all fronts to make it a reliable daily driver, or better yet start from scratch and turn this into a concours show winner.� It runs and drives, it also has good looks, and is an all there car with British flair, bloody well right!
Exterior
From its low-slung bonnet, towards the very clean MG badged grille, and paired curved bumper with pushers, chrome bezel headlights, belt line chromed spear, and black vinyl top we are in the heart of British sports car motoring.� The brightwork in stainless presents well and mosty ding free and this includes the windshield surround, side spear at each beltline as well as the cockpit and headlight trimmings.� This sporty Brit comes to us in Old English White and shows with some scuffs, scrapes and areas of failing bodywork that is mainly reserved for the lowers.� The black top, manually actuated, is tear free but lightly soiled and stained and presents with a somewhat clouded plastic rear window set.� Full-on wire spoke knock off wheels in 14-inch form are complete with spinners attached to the spindles and are wrapped in older 185/70R14 blackwall radials.
Interior
A nicely preserved red vinyl covered interior with leather buckets in tuck and roll pattern with smooth bolsters are highlighted with white piping and present splendidly with only minor wrinkling of the material.� The door panels are clad in this same red vinyl, again with some white piping dress up and black padded sills.� A patined riddled but clean dash with no cracking or errors sits behind the original banjo style steering wheel, which oddly enough has 3 spokes on the sides and only 2 spokes on the lower ray.� The 4-speed shifter is seen on the hump and is surrounded by plush but heavily faded red carpeting.� Smith's gauges abound as well as the array of control toggles and we note a MG badged radio delete panel in the center of the dash and a purely for show speaker grille below.
Drivetrain
A 1800cc 4-cylinder fed by dual SU HS4 carburetors resides in the unrestored engine bay.� On the back is attached a 4-speed manual transmission and further down the drivetrain is the 3.90 geared axle.� Patina abounds in the bay but things are looking complete.
Undercarriage
Heavily invasive rust has taken a hold in a few areas of the flooring and inner rockers.� This invasive rust is also seen in the unibody in numerous areas and will need to be tended to sooner rather than later.� Noted are front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.� The suspension comes in the form of an independent coil spring set up in the front and leaf springs for the rear.� A stock style single exhaust with the factory installed header snakes its way to the back to expel spent fossils.
Drive-Ability
I donned my driving hat, goggles, and scarf and off to the Classic Auto Mall test track I went.� My cohort always lets me wheel the British cars as I have a soft spot for them....it takes me back to my high school and college days, but I digress...� The car started fairly easily with the twist of the key and off I went.� The wind rushing through my hair, I felt as if I was touring the countryside outside of East Sussex.� Good acceleration, bias free braking and wonderful handling were shown even with a somewhat rough running engine.� This MG took everything I could throw at it on my drive and did it with British charm and manners.� Now, to find a way to sneak this car home without my wife finding out.
A classic British sports car convertible, that can be treated to some TLC and sweat equity and be driven off for a tool with not a care in the world, or taken to the next level and made into a show stopper.� A few safety concerns underneath, but the car is complete and from a very desirable year.� With that I'll say, ""chip chip cheerio and all that rot!"".
GHN3L36968
G-MG
H-BMC B-Series 1800cc I4
N-2 Seat Roadster
3-MK1
L-Left Hand Drive
36968-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
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Year: | 1964 |
Make: | MG |
Model: | MGB |
Mileage: | 47168 |
Exterior Color: | Old English White |
Interior Color: | Red |
Trim: | Roadster |
Body: | roadster |
Stock: | 5788 |
Engine Size: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | 4 Speed Manual |
Vin: | GHN3L36968 |
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Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn findcollections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
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This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
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