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Registry: 1970 MG MGB

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John Rinella's 1970 MG MGB
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The car enjoyed a late February Cleveland Classic Car show at the IX center it was nice to see all British car enthusiasts a new picture added from show.Jaguar inspired recessed front grille and split rear bumper exclusive only on 1970 cars.Original British Racing Green car from Florida with documentation and a rust free solid body stripped to bare metal and restored with base coat, clear coat paint .Rebuilt original shocks with upgraded heavy duty valves and all new poly bushings all around,new brakes all around with slotted and drilled rotors, stainless brake hoses,recored original radiator with all new hoses through out ,new plastic cooling fan and fan shroud,headlight relay kit,new fuel pump,stainless steel big bore exhaust system all new autumn leaf interior panels, carpet and seat covers,new cushions and seat suspension,new windshield and all new rubber seals throughout ,new stayfast fabric top with matching tonneau,mud flaps,original chrome bumpers rechromed,new OEM stainless steel side moulding set,front spoiler added.In 2019 rebuilt SU carburetors ,proffesionally ceramic coated exhaust and intake manifolds and heat shield also powder coated valve cover.Everything works as it should.Restored 2014 award winning car, comes with orig recessed grille(restored)and earlier chrome grille(aftermarket )(see picture)This is a great driver and shows very well with lots of awards .It is a car that is driven to club events,car shows all around regularly.More pictures available. On June 2nd 2019 at Ft. Meigs british car show she won 1st in class. Also have the British Motor Heritage Certificate.Call or text more pictures available 440-488-5077

Vehicle Information

Owner: John Rinella   [John R]
Location: Cleveland, OH, USA USA
Status: Running


VIN:GHN5UA202502
Model Year:1970
Build Date:1970-02-23
Original Colour:British Racing Green
Current Colour:British Racing Green
Odometer:83,450 miles
Engine Type:1800
Engine Code:18GH-WE-H
Transmission:4 speed
Last Updated:2020-07-29 19:56:53
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GHN5UA202502
Factory: Abingdon, England
Make: MG
Engine: B-Series (1.2-2.4L) 4cyl
Body Type: 2 Seat Roadster
Series: MGB MkIII (1970-1979)
Market: USA, Left-Hand Drive
Model Year: 1969 to 1970
Car Number: 202502
Engine Size: 1798cc
Engine Type: MG
Code H: High compression
Code -: '-' Unknown!

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Member Comments on Registry: 1970 MG MGB   ↵
Rated 9.1 out of 10 based on 7 ratings
2018-07-08 15:01:03 # 51100
Comment by Dave Hodson
How much do you have to get for the car? You can email me at hodsondavid at comcast dot net.
2018-07-08 15:01:18 # 51101
Comment by Dave Hodson
How much do you have to get for the car? You can email me at hodsondavid at comcast dot net.
2019-06-27 17:34:06 # 57897
Comment by Thomas Lempicke
Could you send some pics of the engine compartment, interior and underside. Does the car have overdrive?What mileage since engine rebuild?Clear Title?Are you available if I fly up to look at the car?Documentation?Tom Lempicketom@lempicke.com
2020-06-17 21:34:55 # 64155
How much? price to rudva@hotmail.com
2020-07-18 19:40:14 # 64772
Comment by robert gressard
Beautiful car. I remember it at the IX center and the Solon Cruise. You should keep it. Again beautiful car. Bob

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Vehicle History

This vehicle's information was last updated on 2020-07-29 19:56:53

Changes from 2020-07-29 19:56:53 to previous 2020-07-05 17:53:56
Mileage 83,080 → 83,450
Changes from 2020-07-05 17:53:56 to previous 2020-06-07 21:25:36
Mileage 82,700 → 83,080
Changes from 2020-06-07 21:25:36 to previous 2020-04-28 08:01:47
Mileage 82,075 → 82,700
Changes from 2020-04-28 08:01:47 to previous 2020-01-09 20:57:50
Mileage 82,025 → 82,075
Changes from 2020-01-09 20:57:50 to previous 2019-10-18 19:05:24
Mileage 81,900 → 82,025
Changes from 2019-10-18 19:02:39 to previous 2019-10-10 20:47:21
Mileage 81,600 → 81,900
Changes from 2019-10-10 20:47:21 to previous 2019-09-16 22:26:15
Mileage 81,200 → 81,600
Changes from 2019-09-16 22:26:15 to previous 2019-08-01 20:46:04
Mileage 80,900 → 81,200
Engine Code added   18GH-WE-H
Changes from 2019-08-01 20:46:04 to previous 2019-07-13 20:09:45
Mileage 80,500 → 80,900
Changes from 2019-06-26 21:31:02 to previous 2019-06-07 20:11:14
Mileage 79,900 → 80,500
Changes from 2019-06-07 20:11:14 to previous 2018-05-31 04:41:53
Mileage 79,000 → 79,900
Changes from 2018-05-31 04:41:53 to previous 2018-05-07 19:25:10
Mileage 78,400 → 79,000
Changes from 2017-10-23 04:40:44 to previous 2017-10-16 19:49:41
Mileage 77,900 → 78,400
Changes from 2017-08-31 04:32:11 to previous 2017-08-25 05:14:02
Mileage 77,600 → 77,900
Changes from 2017-08-25 05:14:02 to previous 2017-08-12 21:35:05
Mileage 77,400 → 77,600
Changes from 2017-08-12 21:35:05 to previous 2017-08-06 12:16:46
Mileage 77,000 → 77,400
Changes from 2017-07-12 04:38:15 to previous 2017-07-06 19:15:36
Mileage 76,800 → 77,000
Changes from 2017-07-05 05:56:25 to previous 2017-06-18 07:17:54
Mileage 76,500 → 76,800
Changes from 2017-06-15 20:22:15 to previous 2017-06-03 20:55:49
Mileage 76,000 → 76,500
Changes from 2016-08-27 09:44:39 to previous 2016-04-08 21:44:28
Mileage 75,000 → 76,000

Ownership History

Date Owner ID Notes
Jun 18, 2011 John Rinella  USA Added to Registry (ID 33349)

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