Anyone know HVA 169K

[Smokey Boyer]

Does anyone know this car HVA 169K, currently for sale.



1972 K Reg, MGBGT, 1798cc, Black Hide with Red Piping,Burr Walnut Dash, Racing Wooden Steering Wheel, Full Heritage bodyshell, Kenlow Electric Fan, SS Exhaust System, Electronic Ignition Upgrade, Waxoyled Chassis, Since Full Restoration only 16400 Miles, Last Owner Since 2005, 12 Months MOT (£8,995.00)

Any sensible comments or advice welcome on this one.

From the limited information available, does the price seem fair for the car?

[Smokey Boyer]

Many thanks. It has sort of confirmed my thoughts that it is perhaps overpriced for what it is. It would need to be very good for that money.

I currently have a TVR S3 and fancy a change at some point, and have just started looking at alternatives. One of my reasons for being drawn to the MGB GT is the 4 seats as I have two kids, and I have missed out on using the car because we cannot get everyone in. I know it is going to be slower than my TVR.

I have not done a massive amount of research yet about MGBGT's in general. I have started reading stuff on the internet over the last week or so and as ever there is loads of advice and opinion. Not driven an MG yet, or found time to go along to the local club.

From the advert the car looks nice, and ticks all my boxes visually. I have asked the seller for some additional information.

[Smokey Boyer]

The 944 S2 is not a curve ball at all. It is another car on my shortlist. From what I have read to non turbo S2 3.0 is the one to go for. There are some nice ones around at the moment. Going off topic I know but been looking at this 944

[Smokey Boyer]

It is my understanding that the MGB Roadster has 2 seats and the MGB GT has 4 seats. Does the GT not have 4 seats then?

[Smokey Boyer]

thanks for all the feedback - very useful. Looks like the MGBGT is not going to be practical/safe/legal then for occasionally carrying children in the back. Does beg the question as to why they bothered putting seating there at all.