Engine
- rebuilt about 12,000 miles ago by Beer of Houghton with a
new 3.9 block, balanced, big valve heads, sports cam, rhodes
lifters, stainless steel headers, lightened flywheel and clutch
etc. Produced circa 220bhp at the rear wheels when on the rolling
road a couple of years ago. Engine bay is immaculate. A deep
radiator has been fitted to aid cooling, and the engine retains
the original (overhauled) AC Delco alternator.
Suspension - front end with lowered springs, uprated
shocks, bigger anti-roll bar and negative camber wishbones.
The rear end has adjustable telescopic dampers, giving very
neutral handling characteristics. The car is shod with 195/65
Bridgestones, which are no more than a quarter worn. The original
spec V8 wheels are in very good condition.
Body - all original virtually rust free metalwork, annually
waxoyled since 1987 when it had only covered 1,500 miles. This
car has never had to be restored, nor has it ever been hacked
about. I've even avoided drilling a hole for the radio, preferring
instead to use an internal aerial. The only non-original item
of bodywork is the front spoiler which keeps the nose down at
high speeds, and directs more air through the radiator.
Interior - navy in colour and all original and in very
good condition. The original rubber floor mats are still in
place and almost unmarked. The driver's seat had new cushions
fitted last year. The only criticism that I would make of the
interior is that the original navy carpets are getting a little
faded now. Leather Motolita steering wheel.
Other Items - stainless steel petrol tank and big bore
stainless exhaust. Braided front brake hoses. In 2005, new clutch
and brake master cylinders
were fitted, together with a new clutch slave cylinder, and
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Private
sale - Factory MGBGTV8
Harvest Gold 0157 is a 1973 chrome bumper car
in excellent original condition both inside and out,
and has had only two previous owners. The previous
owner bought it in 1987 when it had covered only 1,500
miles, and immediately had it waxoyled by Beer of
Houghton, the MGBV8 specialists. I bought the car
in 1990, have waxoyled it every year since, and used
it mainly in dry conditions. It has always been garaged
and consequently has virtually no rust and all original
metalwork. About 12,000 miles ago (in 2000), Beer
of Houghton rebuilt the gearbox, fitted a new 3.9
high spec engine, and re-sprayed the car below the
waistline to remove the inevitable stone chips. Recent
work includes new brake and clutch master cylinders,
clutch slave cylinder, overhauled brake servo, and
new 6v batteries. The car has an MOT to June 2007,
is very reliable, and great fun to drive as the handling
has been well sorted and the new 3.9 engine produces
a huge amount of power. The reason for sale is that
I've recently bought another classic, and now don't
use the car enough to justify keeping it. Price
£8,250 ono. (23.6.06)
Contact Kevin on 01483 284880 or 07824 283858
or by email k.horsey(at)virgin.net for more information.
Location: Guildford.
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original, correct diameter brake servo was completely
overhauled. The engine was also removed to replace the clutch
thrust bearing and yoke which had failed, and the opportunity
was taken to clean up the engine bay. New 6v batteries were
also fitted last year.
Spares - the car comes with my spares from over 25
years of MGB and V8 ownership, including the original air
filter boxes that have been removed, a spare V8 starter, and
a spare alternator. There is also a spare rear bumper if the
towbar is to be removed.
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