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- The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2025
- 1970 MG B Roadster - Auto
1970 MG B Roadster - Auto
Lot Number: 756
1970 MG B Roadster - Auto
An attractive, chrome bumper, MG B Roadster with an automatic gearbox that has benefited from over £25,000 of expenditure by our vendor, during his five years of ownership.
- ESTIMATE: £10,000 - £12,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 24th August, 2025 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
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BODY COLOUR
Tartan Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
AAF 737J -
ODOMETER READING
15604 Miles
SUMMARY
An attractive, chrome bumper, MG B Roadster with an automatic gearbox that has benefited from over £25,000 of expenditure by our vendor, during his five years of ownership.
DESCRIPTION
- Beautifully presented in Tartan Red with chrome wire wheels and automatic transmission
- From five years current ownership and 15,500 miles from new
- Extensively restored by our vendor investing over £25,000 in the process. In June 2020 it was stripped down to the bare chassis. New floors, driver side inner wing and the bulkhead panel
- Although the engine had only done 15,500 miles, it was removed, painted and fitted with a new aluminium rocker cover. The carbs were re-furbished and the exhaust system replaced with a new stainless steel one. The automatic gear box was serviced
- For further details see the Seller Rating
- Vendor comments the finished car looks a treat and drives extremely well. I honestly cannot think of anything that needed doing, that wasn’t done'
- An auto box is not a normal choice for an MG B user but there must be dozens of enthusiasts out there with a non functioning left knee who would love the chance to enjoy some MG B motoring
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 756
- Make
- MG
- Model
- B
- Variant
- ROADSTER
- Registration Number
- AAF 737J
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- G23N017051Z
- Engine Number
- 18GGBWEH18399
- Transmission
- Auto
- Body Colour
- Tartan Red
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
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SCORE:
107 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
On purchasing the car in 2020 I engaged the services of a company involved in the restoration of classic cars. The car was handed over in June 2020 and stripped down to the bare chassis. It was apparent that fabrication works were required as there was rust present in a number of places. It was decided that the floor of the car in the car needed to be removed and replaced, the boot floor needed the same treatment, as did the driver side inner wing and the bulkhead panel. All this work was subsequently carried out by the same company.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
During the extensive works it was decided that if any parts were substandard that they were to be replaced and with this in mind, the following parts were replaced: Both door cards. The bonnet and boot lids as they had rust present. The hood was replaced by a new vinyl one and a tonneau cover purchased along with the new spare wheel cover and wheel spinner mallet. The steering wheel was replaced by an new Moto-Lita version along with the boss. The dash was recovered and any gauges that showed signs of corrosion were replaced. The rev counter and speedometer were retained as the speedo shows the extremely low mileage.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
The engine although it has only done 15,500 miles was removed and painted and fitted with a new aluminium rocker cover, the carbs were re-furbished and the exhaust system replaced with a new stainless steel one. The engine runs like a dream and shows very high oil pressure which you would expect from such a low mileage car.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
The automatic gear box was serviced.
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
The wire wheels were replaced by new chrome wires and new tyres all round along with the old spinner which were replaced by new chrome ones. The brakes were renewed and all the wiring was traced and tested. This necessitated the replacement of the coil and starter relay and the conversion of the old ignition to electronic to improve efficiency.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Vehicle History
Remarks
The finished car looks a treat and drives extremely well. I honestly cannot think of anything that needed doing, that was not done. I have enjoyed the challenge of the build and refurbishment, but find that at my age getting in and out of the car a challenge, so I have decided that someone else should have the pleasure of owning it.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 25th August. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before 9am on 25th August, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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