This car is a Limited Edition MGB Roadster built in mid October 1980, one week before the MG factory closed in Abingdon. The car is original including colour(metallic bronze),gold LE stripes each side , alloy wheels and front spoiler and Laycock LH overdrive as standard.
Brief technical specifications…
Engine
No of cylinders: 4
Valve operation: overhead operated by tappet pushrods and rockers.
No of bearings: 5 main.
Bore & Stroke: 80.26mm x 88.9mm
Capacity: 1798CC.
Power output: 97 bhp at 5,500rpm.
Maximum Torque: 105 Ib/ft at 2,500 rpm.
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Carburation: Twin SU HIF4.
Transmission: 4 forward speed, 1 reverse all synchromesh.
Clutch: Single dry plate, hydraulically operated
Suspension: front; coil and wishbone, rear; live axle with leaf springs.
Dampers: Armstrong lever arm front & rear.
Steering: Rack and pinion.
Brakes: Hydraulic with servo assistance, front 10.75″ dia disc, rear; 10″ dia drum.
Acceleration: 0-60 mph: 14 secs.
Max. speed: 105 mph.