1979 MGB V8
This 1979 MGB roadster was refurbished and modified by MGB Classics of Verona, Pennsylvania. The work included a complete repaint in black over tan leather as well as installation of a 3.9-liter Rover V8, a five-speed manual transmission, updated cooling components. The 3.9-liter V8 was sourced from a 1995 Land Rover Discovery and is said to feature an Edelbrock 500 carburetor with electric choke and MG RV8 headers feeding a stainless steel exhaust. The ignition system comprises a PeTronix Flame-Thrower distributor and coil, a high-torque starter has been added, and the cooling system has been updated with a custom oversized aluminum radiator and a wide-blade Flex-a-Lite fan. Power is sent to the rear wheels via five-speed T5 manual transmission. A replacement crossmember, aluminum flywheel, and clutch slave cylinder hoses were also fitted. The suspension features lever shocks at the front, SPAX shocks at the rear, and V8 A-arm bushings.
MGB Limited Edition trim including special alloy wheels, and leather wrapped steering wheel has been included in this smart looking BGT. The car has also been retrofitted with early syle chrome bumpers with twin fog lamps. It comes with both convertible top and factory hardtop.
This is a excellent conversion that has been well sorted and refined. A blast to drive!
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