MG MGB GT V8

The MGB GT V8 was the factory's answer to the four-cylinder car's lack of pace, fitting the Rover-derived aluminium V8 into the familiar GT bodyshell. This 1974 car retains its original cast alloy wheels and has a working overdrive, which suits the V8's relaxed torque.

It was sold new by Morris Garages of Reading, and a Heritage Certificate confirms matching VIN and engine numbers. The V5C records three former owners. The current keeper has owned it for five years and carried out a full strip and repaint, a replacement overdrive unit, new clutch, starter, electronic ignition, rear telescopic dampers, four tyres and replated chrome trim. A reconditioned gearbox was fitted in 1991.

The interior has black leather seats and a wooden sports steering wheel. The car comes with a file of paperwork from 2021, a memory stick documenting the work, an MOT to July 2027, and the V8 workshop manual supplement. It is being sold on behalf of its owner. No mileage is stated.