1973 MGB GT V8 Reg. no. UDY 437M Chassis no. GD2D1125G Engine no. 8600023

141973 MGB GT V8Reg. no. UDY 437MChassis no. GD2D1125GEngine no. 8600023Transmission: ManualMileage: 81,788 (Indicated)The MGB GT V8 was produced for three years between 1973-1976 using the popular 3500cc Rover V8 engine. The lightweight body, fitted with a larger engine, resulted in a very impressive 0-60 time for the period of 7.7 seconds, capable of embarrassing much newer performance cars. The big V8 was even 25kg lighter than its 4-pot counterpart.Registered in factory ‘Blaise Red’, with a blue draylon interior in August 1973, this MGB GT is one of the earlier V8 examples with steel bumpers. Very unusually, this local car has had just the one owner and has been cherished all that time. In recent years it has seen very little use and dry stored, covering less than 2,000 miles since 2005. The cloth interior, with blue upholstery, presents very well but could benefit from some improvement. The engine runs strong and smooth and is mated to the manual gearbox which appears to select all gears as it should. The exterior and underside are in good solid order and the paintwork is very good bar some minor issues on the bonnet. The car is offered with a current V5C, some service history and two sets of keys. Overall, this is a great example of the GT V8, ready to enjoy, that would benefit from some minor fettling on weekends.Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000** Amendment - Please note that this car has had three owners. It was purchased from a chap in Corsham at six months old by the current owners mother. It was then gifted from the mother to the daughter who offers the car for sale.To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on July 1st at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU with viewing on the 29th and 30th of June, you can also join us at our Nostalgia Social cars & coffee event on June 25th. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission. Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and Vat to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value. For cars described as MOT exempt (pre-1983) these vehicles may need their exemption registered with the DVLA.