31st Jul, 2026 10:00

July Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 774
 

774

1979 MG B GT

Sold for £12,400
Estimated at £8,000 - £9,000

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing
Make: MG
Model: B GT
Registration: DAN 447V
Engine Size (cc): 1798
Year of Manufacture: 1979
Date First Registered: 26/09/1979
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes old new keeper slip, tax discs, printed information.

The car was last M.O.T'd in 1979

The vendor has provided the following information:

  • Rescued from a barn in 2024, having not been on the road since 1989
  • Complete restoration undertaken with all rust removed and new sills, inner sills and other panels replaced, now fully wax oiled/undersealed
  • Wide body Sebring wings and front/rear valances along with MGC style bonnet fitted and a professional respray in original Leyland White
  • All brakes, suspension and fuel components completely replaced with new, including RV8 larger front discs and four pot callipers
  • 15 x 8 alloys and Bridgestone tyres fitted
  • Large bore stainless exhaust system
  • Retrimmed interior, front seats are Mazda MX5 and are finished in Mulberry leather with matching dash top and cappings
  • Original 1800 cc engine but a Vmaxscart supercharger has been fitted

 

Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing
Make: MG
Model: B GT
Registration: DAN 447V
Engine Size (cc): 1798
Year of Manufacture: 1979
Date First Registered: 26/09/1979
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes old new keeper slip, tax discs, printed information.

The car was last M.O.T'd in 1979

The vendor has provided the following information:

  • Rescued from a barn in 2024, having not been on the road since 1989
  • Complete restoration undertaken with all rust removed and new sills, inner sills and other panels replaced, now fully wax oiled/undersealed
  • Wide body Sebring wings and front/rear valances along with MGC style bonnet fitted and a professional respray in original Leyland White
  • All brakes, suspension and fuel components completely replaced with new, including RV8 larger front discs and four pot callipers
  • 15 x 8 alloys and Bridgestone tyres fitted
  • Large bore stainless exhaust system
  • Retrimmed interior, front seats are Mazda MX5 and are finished in Mulberry leather with matching dash top and cappings
  • Original 1800 cc engine but a Vmaxscart supercharger has been fitted

Auction: July Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 31st Jul, 2026

 

Welcome to our July Auction!

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026. 

Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.

We have a free coach service running between Pickering, our showrooms and Thornton-le-Dale to help you access the site and reduce congestion. Please see the coach timetable here.

The entrance fee is £5 per person during the viewing periods at our Pickering branch. 
This forms part of our annual fundraising to help local and national charities chosen by us.
Please note that we cannot allow under 16s, pets or handbags in the showrooms for viewing.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given. You must satisfy yourself as to a lot's description and condition before you decide to bid. We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction or call us to arrange for an individual appointment.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.

 

Viewing

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026. 

Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm

Saturday: 9am – 12pm

Auction Days are closed.

 

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