If you’re a fan of British cars, the MGB GT is likely one that occupies a warm place in your heart. The iconic coupe took what was already wonderful about the MGB and made it considerably more attractive, adopting a breadvan-like design that isn’t all that different from the 2001 BMW Z3 M Coupe in my garage today. The car shown here on Facebook Marketplace is a legitimate storage unit find that has been hidden away and doesn’t run, but it also shows under 70,000 original miles and looks like it was loved at one time.
To me, turning a convertible into a coupe is a sure-fire way to create a seriously fun car. After all, most convertibles already have a personality that makes them tons of fun to operate, but they have obvious limitations in terms of structural rigidity and luggage space since the top occupies the area intended for suitcases. And on only the rarest occasions do convertibles have rear seats for your offspring. The MGB GT took what enthusiasts already loved about the MG roadster and made it possible to take it on a long weekend and perhaps bring a child or two.
This car sports the best color combination: British Racing Green with black upholstery, although both areas will need some work. The seats are covered in mold – never good – and the paint is simply in need of a deep cleaning. The good news is what we can see indicates this GT went into storage in generally good condition, barring any ugly surprises on the underside. Pininfarina was hired to do the design work when the plans for a coupe were hatched, and when it appeared on the show circuit, it was an instant hit. The GT offered better visibility and newfound luggage space, and you could fold down the rear seats for even more capacity.
The engine wasn’t upgraded despite the coupe’s more promising handling and structural improvements; it used the standard 1.8-liter BMC B-series four-cylinder engine, which produced around 95 b.h.p. A V8 version was offered, which is one of the more desirable British cars you can buy if you’re ever able to find one; it wasn’t offered for sale in the U.S. Though the information is limited on this storage unit find GT, the price seems fair for a car that looks to be in easily restored condition. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Zappenduster for the tip.
First thing I thought was, where can you find that taillight lens? The moldy seats show moisture but the engine bay looks clean. This could clean up really nice.GLWTS
Moss Motors for taillight lens and anything else you need for it.