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£10,080

1981 MGB Roadster V8

United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot Lot 80

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AI Listing Summary

This MGB Roadster V8, originally a rubber-bumper model, has been extensively restored and converted to a desirable chrome-bumper specification with a Rover SD1 V8 engine. While the restoration appears well-executed, the car currently requires recommissioning as the engine only runs briefly with starting fluid and appears not to be receiving fuel.

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Condition 

6

The car has undergone extensive restoration and a V8 conversion, but the engine currently only runs with Easy Start, indicating it requires recommissioning before it can be safely driven. The odometer reading of 11,714 miles is also unverified.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

GVADJ1AG518969

Odometer:

11,714 miles

Reg Number:

RHH115F

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description Rover SD1 V8 engine fitted; showing just 11,714 miles (this can not verified); car back dated to the 60s; since being on site we have been able to get the car to run with the aid of easystart Offered from a deceased estate, this striking MGB Roadster V8 is accompanied by limited documentation; however, among the paperwork is a fascinating account written by the late owner detailing the car's extensive restoration and V8 conversion.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this description, some details may be updated should further information become available.

First registered in June 1981 as XGK 246W, this MGB was originally supplied as a rubber-bumper Roadster before later receiving the desirable chrome-bumper conversion and a period-correct 1968-issued private registration, giving it the appearance of an earlier chrome-bumper model.

Finished in its original Carmine (Burgundy) Red with a black leather-trimmed interior, red carpets and a black mohair...

Points of note

£5,720

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£16,267

Median Price (Since 2020)

£29,274

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