Registry: 1971 MG MGB GT
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John Salley's 1971 MG MGB GT
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Rust free ex-CA car, purchased from original owner. Ground up restoration completed last year. Engine/trans/OD rebuilt (Dick Moritz), new fuel tank and lines, new clutch and all hydraulics. New Autosparks wiring harness, all lights converted to LED. Body stripped, epoxy primed, 2 stage paint in original color. New interior with leather seats (Mirror Trim UK), all new trim, new headliner, recovered dash, instruments reconditioned (broken odometer repaired and reset to 0 miles during restoration, now showing ~2700). Original rear window replaced with heated glass. All rubber body seals replaced (MacGregor). Suspension rebuilt front and rear with caster correction kit, poly bushings, entire braking system replaced from MC to axles, rear axle new thrust washers. Rostyles powder coated, new Cooper tires. Fully detailed inside, outside, and underneath!
Vehicle Information
| Owner: | John Salley [Jsalley] |
| Location: |
Ashland, VA, USA  |
| Status: | Running |
| VIN: | GHD5UB239766G |
| Model Year: | 1971 |
| Build Date: | 1971-02-17 |
| Original Colour: | Bronze Yellow |
| Current Colour: | Bronze Yellow |
| Odometer: | 2,700 miles |
| Engine Type: | 1.8 L 4 Cyl 5 Main |
| Engine Code: | 8GK RWE H/10583 |
| Transmission: | 4 Sync 4 Spd OD |
| Last Updated: | 2024-04-01 19:51:05 |
| Magic VIN Decoder |
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GHD5UB239766G
Factory: Abingdon, England Make: MG Engine: B-Series (1.2-2.4L) 4cyl Body Type: GT or Coupe Series: MGB MkIII (1970-1979) Market: USA, Left-Hand Drive Model Year: 1971 Car Number: 239766 Engine Size: Unknown! These are "best guesses" based only on the VIN, completeness & accuracy are not guaranteed. Information entered by the owner should take precedence.
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Vehicle History
This vehicle's information was last updated on 2024-04-01 19:51:05
- Changes from 2024-04-01 19:51:05 to previous 2019-11-28 17:27:03
- Mileage 110,000 → 2,700
- Status Repairs in progress → Running
Ownership History
| Date | Owner ID | Notes |
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| Nov 19, 2019 | John Salley |
Added to Registry (ID 48533) |
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