For Sale: 1966 MG MGB GT in Powhatan, Virginia for sale in Powhatan, VA
Vehicle Description 1966 MGB GT purchased April 2022 from E&R Classics in the Netherlands.
It arrived to me in August after shipping delays.
The document package included all maintenance records and Heritage Certificate from original owner.
I was assured by the E&R representative that it was a good solid car and all systems were working fine and it was ready to drive.
But as it goes with on-line purchases, there are always issues to be resolved.
The first drive proved that all systems were working fine, all gages working, good oil pressure, good brakes and no unusual sounds.
However, there were issues to get the car to where I feel confident to take it on the road.
The project entailed being a serious MOSS MOTORS customer.
I replaced the wiring harness with a new fabric cover system.
Also replaced battery cables, new dash switches, solenoid, voltage regulator and a battery cutoff switch.
Converted to negative ground and replaced tach with proper negative ground type.
Externally I replaced grill (the previous owner had painted the vertical bars).
The shiny grill made the bumpers look dull, so I replaced front and rear bumpers and overriders.
Added auxiliary hood release.
Replaced exhaust with stainless steel system.
Replaced weatherstripping on doors and hatch along with window channels, vent window seals, rider and driver window glass (had scratches on originals) and rebuilt regulators.
Replaced both windshield wheel box assemblies along with new wiper arms and blades.
Sand blasted, primed and painted all five wire wheels.
Replaced front rotors and pads.
In the interior, I added sound deadening on floors and replaced all carpeting.
The seats were rebuilt with new diaphragms, new foam and black leather with red piping.
Same for rear seat.
For the engine compartment, I added aluminum radiator, replaced fan and hub, replaced all hoses, clamps and grommets for water, oil and fuel.
Replaced heater control valve and all control cables.
All removeable pieces were sandblasted, primed and painted with all new hardware.
It was a busy year getting this MGB GT ready.
I am retired and enjoy working an cars and getting them to a point where I feel confident and proud to drive them.
In my early years I had a blue 67, a primrose 71 and a damask 74.
I ordered it early after seeing the pictures of the new rubber bumper model, so I was able to get chrome bumpers.
All were GT models as I like the style.
That followed with muscle cars, street rods and classics.
My problem now is I had recent back surgery which limits my ability to do these projects so I must sell.
I am located in Central Virginia and the car is always kept in a conditioned garage.
I have documentation of all work that I have done as well as manuals and various leftover parts that I purchased while doing the work.
While this is not a Concourse grade car, it is a quality dependable car for taking to local shows and fun drives.
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It arrived to me in August after shipping delays.
The document package included all maintenance records and Heritage Certificate from original owner.
I was assured by the E&R representative that it was a good solid car and all systems were working fine and it was ready to drive.
But as it goes with on-line purchases, there are always issues to be resolved.
The first drive proved that all systems were working fine, all gages working, good oil pressure, good brakes and no unusual sounds.
However, there were issues to get the car to where I feel confident to take it on the road.
The project entailed being a serious MOSS MOTORS customer.
I replaced the wiring harness with a new fabric cover system.
Also replaced battery cables, new dash switches, solenoid, voltage regulator and a battery cutoff switch.
Converted to negative ground and replaced tach with proper negative ground type.
Externally I replaced grill (the previous owner had painted the vertical bars).
The shiny grill made the bumpers look dull, so I replaced front and rear bumpers and overriders.
Added auxiliary hood release.
Replaced exhaust with stainless steel system.
Replaced weatherstripping on doors and hatch along with window channels, vent window seals, rider and driver window glass (had scratches on originals) and rebuilt regulators.
Replaced both windshield wheel box assemblies along with new wiper arms and blades.
Sand blasted, primed and painted all five wire wheels.
Replaced front rotors and pads.
In the interior, I added sound deadening on floors and replaced all carpeting.
The seats were rebuilt with new diaphragms, new foam and black leather with red piping.
Same for rear seat.
For the engine compartment, I added aluminum radiator, replaced fan and hub, replaced all hoses, clamps and grommets for water, oil and fuel.
Replaced heater control valve and all control cables.
All removeable pieces were sandblasted, primed and painted with all new hardware.
It was a busy year getting this MGB GT ready.
I am retired and enjoy working an cars and getting them to a point where I feel confident and proud to drive them.
In my early years I had a blue 67, a primrose 71 and a damask 74.
I ordered it early after seeing the pictures of the new rubber bumper model, so I was able to get chrome bumpers.
All were GT models as I like the style.
That followed with muscle cars, street rods and classics.
My problem now is I had recent back surgery which limits my ability to do these projects so I must sell.
I am located in Central Virginia and the car is always kept in a conditioned garage.
I have documentation of all work that I have done as well as manuals and various leftover parts that I purchased while doing the work.
While this is not a Concourse grade car, it is a quality dependable car for taking to local shows and fun drives.
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