1968 MG B GT Manual
QLD • Private
12
Odometer74,000km
Body typeHatch
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
Garaged at Morningside in Brisbane this fully-sorted example is regularly driven. It’s happy and stable cruising at 70mph, at 25mph around the suburbs or sweeping its way along country roads.
It rolled out of the Abingdon factory when Hey Jude was topping the charts and into the hands of its first owner in October 1968.
Overdrive in third and fourth gear make for effortless cruising - 68mph (110kph) at a relaxing 2500rpm.
The five-core aluminium radiator and seven blade fan make for a Qld-weather-friendly drive, even in traffic. Accuspark electronic ignition, coil and HT leads plus and a recent front to back loom and alternator tame the electrics. No ‘blackouts’ or birdsnest wiring here.
The classic MGB steel crackle dash was all original imperial gauges and that fantastic three spoke steering wheel.
- Factory overdrive
- Five core radiator and seven blade fan
- Silicone heater hoses
- Heater tap and matrix delete
- Scuttle cool air fan to footwell
- Accuspark electronic ignition
- Accuspark coil pack
- Accuspark HT leads
- Freshly timed and tuned
- New Moss high-torque starter motor
- 700 miles on all new fluids
- Near new oil filter, overdrive filter, air filters
- Near new fuel pump and rubber fuel lines
- New Moss water pump (in box)
- Battery isolator
- New battery in June 2026 (just in case)
- Hidden Bluetooth receiver
- New 5 x 7 speaker behind original grille
- New floor and paint in the 80’s after UK import in the 70’s - original Tartan Red
- Five matching wire wheels on 165s
- Knock on/off bar
- Wired to accept a trickle charger
This GT has had a lot of love, care and preventative maintenance.
At 57 years old it’s not perfect - it doesn’t pretend to be. It has been and continues to be, treated with care and driven with mechanical respect.
Starts, drives and runs beautifully. It’s an honest car and doesn’t hide any nasty surprises. It likes the choke from cold, and fires first time, every time.
The front right guard has the little row of blisters in the usual place at the panel joint. Rust converter has been injected into that spot and it’s stable, having not changed in shape or size in over 3 years. Same for the very small spot at the bottom of the tailgate window. The rear valance has some damage from long before I owned it if you want to crawl under and have a look.
There are two boxes of meticulous records, manuals and notes from its handful of owners over the years. It includes records of the whole new floor in the 80s and the original British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certified copy of the factory record.
A first classic car, a trip down memory lane, realising a childhood dream, or just because - this GT is looking for its next owner.
A clear title and safety certificate will be provided on sale. Mileage at the time of listing is 74,000 miles - not kilometres. Carsales doesn’t let me edit that field.
Car details
øVehicle description
Mk 2 GT Fastback 2dr Man O/Drv 4sp 1800
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Red
Interior colour
Black
Body type
Hatch, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
4 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 1800L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
October 2026
Build date
October 1968
Compliance date
October 1968
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20953194
After market
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Fuel
NONE
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Multiple
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
1798cc
Engine Size (L)
1.8L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
4
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual Overdrive
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Other
Country of Origin
AUSTRALIA
Launched
March 1968
Generation Name
Mk 2
Series
Mk 2
Badge
GT
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Fastback (Hatch)
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
Check with relevant authority
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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