1974 MGB ROADSTER 4.0L V8

This remarkable 1974 MGB Roadster underwent a complete rebuild by CCHL Classic and Sports Cars Specialist loctaed in Hull in the spring of 2021, based on CCHL's V8 restomod specification with several additional enhancements. The bespoke specifications included :

Body and Paint: A new heritage body shell with a refurbished windscreen frame and quarter lights. The car is painted in BLVC93 Bracken color, with the body etched and primed before painting. It has been undersealed, fully machine polished, and coated with a high-end, 5-year guaranteed ceramic coating from Fenlabs, applied by Perfect Polish in Shrewsbury.

Engine: A 4.0L cross-bolted version of the Rover V8 engine with a 3.9L camshaft for freer revving, built and supplied by Vitesse Global, complemented by a bespoke exhaust system.

Additional Features:
Clive Wheatley MG rocker covers
Wilwood front disc brakes and new rear drums
Edelbrock carburetor
Revotec electric twin fan setup
MX5 5-speed gearbox supplied by Vitesse Global

Suspension and Handling:
Front suspension with Moss Europe Dynamic coil-over suspension and adjustable Bilstein shocks
Rear suspension featuring Frontline Developments 5-link setup
Polybushed all around
Quaife Limited Slip Differential
Frontline Developments front spoiler

Interior and Comfort:
Motolita leather steering wheel
Battery isolator switch behind the driver's seat, wired for a Ctek battery charger
New mohair hood and half tonneau cover
New carpet set and boot carpets in Autumn leaf color
Refurbished V8 seats with new leather covers in Autumn leaf color
Two-stage electric heated seats
Electric windows
Classic car audio DAB radio

Wheels and Tires: 15” anthracite-colored Minilite style wheels with Avon ZT7 tires.

This is a restomod MGB Roadster with the performance of a modern 200bhp per tonne car. It boasts brakes capable of handling its performance, and its enhanced suspension and LSD enable full utilisation of the V8's power. The free-revving V8, with its bespoke exhaust system, produces a glorious sound more reminiscent of a TVR than a traditional MGB.

The car has covered just under 3,600 miles since the rebuild and has always been garaged and stored under a cover. It has never been driven on salted roads and is rarely caught in the rain.

Purchase Invoice 2021:
Body colour - Bracken BLVC93
Trim colour - Country tan trim and Autumn leaf carpets
Dashboard - Black wrinkle finish
Front grille - V8 style black honeycombe
Wheels - 15" mini lite wheels anthracite
MGB V8 roadster heritage shell rebuild : £39,995.00
15" mini lite style wheels anthracite : £300.00
Heated seats : £375.00
Pair door mirrors : £90.00
Refurb windscreen frame and quarter lights : £850.00
Boot carpet £200.00
Mohair hood black : £495.00
Mohair half tonneau black : £325.00
Electric windows : £450.00
Uprated new heater : £330.00
DAB/Bluetooth retro radio and doorspeakers : £495.00
Additional soundproofing kit £240.00
5 link rear suspension Frontline : £1,980.00
Cigar lighter : £60.00
USB ports : £95.00
Twin chrome rollover bars (Cosmetic) : £500.00
4.0 V8 engine : £2,400.00
MG rocker covers (Clive Wheatley) : £300.00
Battery isolater switch : £120.00
Battery conditioner CTEX : £120.00
Extra number plate for trailer : £20.00
Tow bar and electrics : £300.00 (No longer fitted)
Front line spoiler £240.00
Limited slip differential back axle : £950.00
Total build cost : £51,230.00

Engine oil : 2-50 classic oil
Oil filter : Part no. GFE 121
Differential oil : Trans oil 140
Brake fluid : Dot 4
Tyre pressure : 26 psi

Documents:
CCHL build specification
CCHL build valuation / insurance letter
CCHL MGB V8 specification details
V5C
MGB Leyland special tuning handbook
Vehicle service schedule handbook - unstamped
MOT certificate
Rolling road tune specification
500 mile service invoice
Classic car stereo documents
Watling enginners limited towbar documents
Frontline developments rear suspension documents
Revotec electric fan documents
Electric power windows documents
Dynmamic Coil-Over suspension documents
Haynes MGB 1962 to 1980 owners workshop manual
Carpet samples
Leather samples
Two sets of keys

MOT Mileage History :
2026 : 4,127 Miles (16.06.2027)
2025 : 3,644 Miles
2024 : 3,430 Miles
2022 : 2,572 Miles
2021 : 0 Miles

Invoices On File :
02.06.2025 : £350.00 - The Forge Prees Limited
22.01.2025 : £1,901.93 - Creed & Shore Motorworks
10.09.2021 : £145.44 - AB Garage
07.05.2021 : £122.63 - BM Wizard
05.05.2021 : £51,230.00 - C.C.H.L Build

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