1965 MG MGB

1965 MG MGB

Highlights

  • A wellsorted driver's quality example with notable upgrades!
  • Previous long tenured ownership of nearly two decades
  • The first production year MGB with production changes including pushbutton door handles and 5main bearing 1.8L engine!
  • Rebuilt engine with .040” pistons and rings with hardened valve seats
  • Fitted with braided steel oil cooler lines for durability and a spinon oil filter conversion and electronic ignition for maintenance ease

Specs

Year
1965
Make
MG

Engine Size
1.8 Liter I4
Horsepower
95

Body Color
Tartan Red
Body Style
Convertible

Seating Type
Bucket
Seat Material
Vinyl

Description

This 1965 MGB is presented in Tartan Red over a black interior with red piping, a black
pack-away convertible top and a black tonneau cover. IT'S ALIVE! acquired this
example in the spring of 2022. Upon initial inspection it was noted that several
upgrades have been fitted including a PerTronix electronic ignition, spin-on oil filter
conversion and braided steel oil cooler lines. The engine was reputedly rebuilt in 1995
with .040”-over pistons and rings. It was during this rebuild that hardened valve seats
(safe for modern-unleaded fuel) were installed in the cylinder head. After the engine
rebuild was complete the odometer was reset to zero, such that the mileage displaced
represents the mileage accrued on the rebuilt engine. A mere 3,410 miles later in 1998
the car was acquired by a resident of South Bend, Indiana who oversaw a cosmetic
restoration. Said restoration consisted of a complete respray in correct Tartan Red
while a new, black interior was fitted. After nearly 20 years of ownership, the car was
acquired by a resident of Mishawaka, Indiana who a short time later sold it to the
Missouri resident IT'S ALIVE! acquired the car from.

Recently serviced including new clutch hydraulics, the MGB presents today as a well
sorted driver's quality example with fresh appearing cosmetics. Having traveled a mere
15,200 miles since 1995, the MGB performs as well as it presents. Clearly the subject of
years of meticulous care IT'S ALIVE! is pleased to represent this MGB Mk I Roadster. If
you are the next caretake of this classic then give us a call at 314-710-6600 or email us
at Sales@ItsAliveAuto.com.

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Stock #
H252
Vin:
GHN3L65939
Engine:
1.8 Liter I4
Transmission:
4 Speed Manual
Mileage:
15,200

Beautiful MGB MK I with a "Pack-Away" Convertible Top!