Registry: 1962 MG MGB
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Frank N's 1962 MG MGB
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Slowly restoring GHN3L1899. Back from the painters
1899 was bought in the US by a friend in the early nineties from a gentleman of Cloverly, Arcadia CA 91006.
In those days it was handpainted in a reddish colour tone. At a distance it looked like dark tan red. Photo shows 1899 direct after arrival in Europe on authentic rims.
A few years ago I persuaded my friend to finally part from his pull handle car.
A lot of elbow grease later (bare metal respray) this lady is now dressed in black. The upholstery is to be red.
I rebuilt it on wire wheels, although originally it was fitted with steel rims. Front and rear axles are now fitted with new bearings, seals, shocks and springs. Engine and overdrive transmission completed some time ago. Complete new wiring as well as brake lines, new front calipers, rear cylinders and shoes.
Engine installed and test run. Electrics hooked up and tested. Windscreen placed.
Meanwhile fitting the doorcards and further panelling.
Should be out on the road before long
In those days it was handpainted in a reddish colour tone. At a distance it looked like dark tan red. Photo shows 1899 direct after arrival in Europe on authentic rims.
A few years ago I persuaded my friend to finally part from his pull handle car.
A lot of elbow grease later (bare metal respray) this lady is now dressed in black. The upholstery is to be red.
I rebuilt it on wire wheels, although originally it was fitted with steel rims. Front and rear axles are now fitted with new bearings, seals, shocks and springs. Engine and overdrive transmission completed some time ago. Complete new wiring as well as brake lines, new front calipers, rear cylinders and shoes.
Engine installed and test run. Electrics hooked up and tested. Windscreen placed.
Meanwhile fitting the doorcards and further panelling.
Should be out on the road before long
Vehicle Information
| Owner: | Frank N [Frank Navest] |
| Location: |
Amsterdam, Holland, Netherlands  |
| Status: | Restoration in progress |
| VIN: | GHN3L1899 |
| Model Year: | 1962 |
| Build Date: | 1962-10-22 |
| Original Colour: | Red |
| Current Colour: | Black |
| Body Code: | 1744 |
| Engine Type: | 1.8L 4 Cyl 3 Main B-Series |
| Engine Code: | 1.8GUH/431 |
| Transmission: | 3 synchro 4 speed Overdrive |
| Last Updated: | 2026-04-06 09:22:35 |
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GHN3L1899
Factory: Abingdon, England Make: MG Engine: B-Series (1.2-2.4L) 4cyl Body Type: 2 Seat Roadster Series: MGB MkI (1962-1967) Market: World, Left-Hand Drive Model Year: 1962 to 1969 Car Number: 1899 Engine Size: Unknown! These are "best guesses" based only on the VIN, completeness & accuracy are not guaranteed. Information entered by the owner should take precedence.
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Vehicle History
This vehicle's information was last updated on 2026-04-06 09:22:35
- Changes from 2019-09-11 14:51:47 to previous 2019-01-04 11:55:13
- Status Running → Restoration in progress
Ownership History
| Date | Owner ID | Notes |
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| Aug 26, 2016 | Frank N |
Added to Registry (ID 44990) |
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