1964 MGB Pull Door Handle, Steel Dash Mk1 Roadster - $2,500 (Casco)

Up for sale is my 1964 MGB, Pull Door Handle, Steel Dash Mk1 Roadster. I purchased this car in 2018 and immediately put it in dry storage thinking this was going to be my retirement project. Things change and it's time to find it a new home. If you know anything about MGB's, the pull door handle cars are the most desirable. 95hp with a top speed of 105mph. What sold me on this car when I bought it was it's originality. It is a true survivor, almost completely original. It runs, it drives, but it's not roadworthy. It is a project and will need a total restoration. for a far more comprehensive overview of this car I've included the following description from the guy I bought it from: For sale is a rare GHN3-series pull door handle 1964 MGB MkI roadster in unrestored condition. This car had been sitting inside the previous owners barn for the last 20 years. We recently rebuilt the fuel pump, cleaned the spark plugs and both of the carburetors. This car fires right up on fresh gasoline supplied from an external fuel source and the electric fuel pump. Unfortunately, there is an obstruction in the fuel line from the fuel tank to the fuel pump, requiring the external fuel source. Both the clutch and brake hydraulics are still in working order and the car shifts and stops fairly well for sitting the last 20 years. The car runs and drives around the parking lot, but mechanically this car is very tired and will require a complete mechanical overhaul and restoration. This early pull door handle, steel dash MGB MkI is a rare find these days in original unmolested condition. This is a car that the new owner can own and drive while restoring it to it's former glory. Please note, you will need to trailer this car to your home. Bodywork and Paint: This MGB still wears it's original Tartan Red paint which is still very evident in the interior and engine bay, and is documented on the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate. The paint job is a 20 footer with plenty of cosmetic blemishes. The paint finish is in overall poor condition. There are many areas where the paint is spaulding and blistering off, exposing the steel and forming many small areas of surface rust. There is an area on the top of both front fenders that had some crusty surface rust. These areas were ground down to the bare metal, prepped, primed, and finished in a red enamel to enhance the cosmetics. A small magnet was run over the exterior skin of the car and located past bondo filler repairs in the typical MGB problem areas - lower front fenders, and the lower rear fender dogleg areas. Both outer rocker panels are bondo free. Both door skins are fairly straight and free of bondo filler as well. There is some bondo body filler in the nose area of the driver side front fender inboard of the headlamp and above the front parking lamp. The car has a steel bonnet, not the original aluminum one. Additionally, the original pack-away convertible top frame is not with the car. There appears to be no significant accident damage or poorly executed body repairs. The trunk floor has surface rust. Chromed Bumpers, Trim, and Grill: Both the front and rear bumper bars and all four bumper overriders are in original condition. Both rear bumper overriders have large dents in them. The chrome plating on both front and rear bumper bars are still very shiny and have good depth and luster with only minimal pitting and light scratches. The grill is in fair condition and is missing the MG shield on the top. all the other body trim is present and accounted for. Undercarriage: Generally, the undercarriage is fairly solid, Both main frame rails are in very good condition. There is heavy surface rust on the underside of the car. The rear spring attachment areas are all very solid. Both floor panels are rusted through and will require replacement. The castle rails and sills may need replacement as well. Interior: Unfortunately, the original seats for this car are missing and not with the car. Additionally, there are no interior panels or carpeting other than the door panels (not in great shape). The car does come with a set of period-correct seat frames, along with a pair of later model MGB seats (not in great shape) to move the car around. Engine and Driveline: The car starts right up, runs, and does not smoke. The dual gauge works and the engine maintains 40 lbs of oil pressure at hot idle (please see photo). This MGB still has the original factory early production specification 3-main bearing 1798cc engine number 18G-U-H 30226 (see photo). Once running, the car pulls strongly through all 4 gears as the early 95 horsepower MGB's were known for. There has not been a compression test performed. The transmission is the correct early 3-synchro 4 speed non-overdrive gearbox, as it has the non-banjo type rear differential. Title: The car has a clear Michigan title. The car also comes with a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate issued March 17, 1992. Certificate will be included with the car. Pickup: This car will need to be trailered or flat-bedded to it's new home. Because it is a British sports car it has a narrower track width than American vehicles. Please take that in to consideration when making arrangements. Vehicle is sold as is '\