1977 MGB GT Coupé, Registration no. VAJ 151S Chassis no. GHD5-449522G Engine no. 18835

Odometer reading: 69,429
MOT: Exempt

*Present ownership since 2018
*£4,500 spent in recent years
*Mechanical refresh in November 2020 by Summit Motors
*New tyres

The popularity of factory hardtops for its MGA predecessor and the success of the Coupé variant influenced the decision to produce a closed version of the MGB that would provide the increased practicality and refinement being demanded by the maturing sportscar market. Styled by Pininfarina of Italy, the MGB GT Coupé arrived in 1965 to be greeted by universal acclaim. The adoption of a stylish fastback bodyshell enabled the provision of two occasional rear seats which, when folded flat, created a generous load platform accessible via the rear tailgate. The more robust five-bearing B-Series engine was fitted to the GT right from the start, and when the Abingdon production lines finally stopped rolling, over 125,000 MGB GTs had been built. The popularity of the MGB - both the Coupé and Roadster versions - remains undiminished, one of the major factors being the continuing availability of spare parts and expertise, making it one of the easiest of classic sports cars to run and maintain.
Purchased by the vendor in 2018, this MGB GT presents in average order and was driven to Bonhams at Bicester Heritage with no faults reported. The history file contains invoices totalling over £4,500 for works in recent years, including an engine-out mechanical refresh in November 2020 by Summit Motors costing £2,061. New tyres costing £340 were fitted in August 2020, and four spare wheels come with the car. Offered with a V5C document, the car has 67,580 miles showing on the odometer and is MoT exempt.

Vendor Score Total: 85 /100

Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered "as is / as seen" subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments.

Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 20 /25
Body Work: 3
Paint: 3
Glass: 5
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 5
Wheels/Tyres: 4

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 20 /20
Gearbox/Clutch: 5
Axles: 5
Suspension: 5
Brakes: 5

INTERIOR TOTAL: 13 /20
Seats: 4
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 2
Trim: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 10 /10
Main components: 5
Ancillary components: 5

ENGINE TOTAL: 19 /20
Starting: 5
Running: 5
Under Bonnet: 4
Mechanical components: 5

Car History File: 3