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several old cars are parked in a garage next to each othera close up of a tire on a red cara man standing next to a red truck with a tiremany old cars parked in a row on the side of the roada red car that is parked next to other carsa close up of a car ' s exhaust pipe and exhaust mufflera red car parked in a parking lot with other cars in the backgrounda small red car with a flat tire in the trunk of ita red fire hydrant in the back of a red cara close up of a red car with its hood opentwo orange cars parked next to each other on the side of the roada red car parked next to a yellow car in a garagea red car that is parked in a parking lota close up of a red car with a zebra in the backgrounda close up of a red car with the door opena close up of a red car with a yellow sticker on ita red car that is parked on the side of the roada red car that is parked in a garagea red car that is parked in a garagea close up of a tire on a red cara close up of a tire on a car in a garagea red car parked next to a red truck in a garagemany cars parked in a garage with a roof downa close up of a red car with a black roofan old car with leather seats and a steering wheela red car with black leather seats and a steering wheela close up of a speedometer in a cara red key that is attached to a car ' s keychaindashboard of a car with various gauges and gauges on ita dashboard of a car with a view of a red truck in the backgroundmany old cars parked next to each other in a parking lotan old car with a seat belt and a steering wheelan image of the inside of a car with the seat covers downa close up of a red car door handlea close up view of a car ' s exhaust pipea close up view of a car ' s exhaust pipe and exhaust pipea red car that is parked on the side of the roadmany cars parked in a parking lot next to each othera truck that has a flat bed underneath ita fish that is swimming in a red bowla close up of a red object on a tablea close up of a red car with a yellow truck in the backgrounda red car with a engine in the trunk of ita red car with a engine in the trunka plaque on the side of a red fire hydranta close up of an old rusted red train enginea red car engine that is sitting in the back of a trucka red car with a hood open and a yellow car in the background
Salle des Ventes du Béguinage

64 - 1978 MG B ROADSTER – History:
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Estimate €3,000 - €4,500
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Description
1978 MG B ROADSTER – History: The MG B Roadster is one of the most iconic British convertibles of the 1960s and 1970s. Produced by MG from 1962 to 1980, it is fitted with the robust 1.8-litre BMC four-cylinder engine. The 1978 version is one of the last models produced, recognisable in particular by its black polyurethane bumpers, which comply with US standards. Description: The vehicle is being presented straight from storage following a long period of inactivity. The bodywork appears generally sound. The vehicle has already been repainted in the past. The paintwork now shows numerous cosmetic flaws as well as several localised areas of incipient corrosion requiring attention. Restoration is required. The interior is complete but in fair condition. The dashboard is severely warped by heat and will need to be restored or replaced. The carpets are beyond repair. The seats are present and in a reasonable condition, but the entire passenger compartment will require refurbishment. The engine compartment appears complete with its 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine fitted with two SU carburettors. No attempt has been made to start the engine, and a full mechanical overhaul will be essential before it can be started again. The vehicle comes with its British registration certificate (V5), in the name of the previous owner, who never completed the import formalities. Customs clearance formalities remain to be completed, including payment of VAT. Specifications: Make: MG Model: B Roadster Body style: Convertible Year: 1978 Engine: 4-cylinder in-line Displacement: 1,798 cm³ Fuel type: Petrol Fuel system: Two SU carburettors Gearbox: Manual Drive: Rear-wheel drive Steering: Right-hand drive (RHD) Chassis number: GHN5 454161 G (stamped number not found) Colour: Orange Interior: Black Mileage: 98,577 miles (not guaranteed) Keys: Yes Registration documents: UK registration certificate (V5) in the name of the previous owner. The current owner has never transferred the ownership documents into their name. Customs clearance will be required, with payment of VAT, to register the vehicle in its new country. Condition: Vehicle as taken out of storage. Engine has not been started and no test drive has been carried out. Sold as seen, considered not roadworthy, without an MOT, for restoration to running order, full restoration or as a parts car.
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About the sale Classic cars – barn finds and miscellaneous
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Auction time 09/25/2026 at 2:00 PM
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