1980-mgb-le-limited-edition-convertible
Lot 164
1980 MGB LE (Limited Edition) Convertible
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
VIN: GVVDJ2AG520372 Mileage: 25,200

with the original 1.8 litre engine equipped with Weber carburetor, 4 speed manual transmission, and rear wheel drive equipped with eleven inch disc brakes in front and drum brakes in rear.

Triple black car. The production period of the U.S. model LE was 1979-1980 with 6,678 black cars equipped with the LE kit. The only black cars of that period were LE models. The dealer installed options were: front air dam, L.E. five spoke alloy wheels manufactured by GKN, with MG hub center appliqués, silver lower body stripes, luggage rack, leather covered and padded three spoke steering wheel with a special center hub that uses the same MG applique as the wheels, and a Limited Edition dash plaque installed on the glove box. Toggle switches on the dash operate most of the electrical functions.

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For winning bidders in NC, license plate and titling of vehicle will be obtained by Leland Little Auctions, provided all applicable fees and taxes are paid.


Private Consignment Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Very low mileage car with extensive service records and ownership chain; vehicle entered in car shows during the mid 1980's and received several awards; original engine; original interior; new paint, chrome and soft top replaced in 2005; updated with many new modern parts such as: electronic ignition, weber carburetor, Peco header and exhaust, new tires and clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder, new engine mounts, gaskets, and hoses, new alternator, new wheels cylinders in rear, new seatbelts, dash cover, new side mirrors and a new LE stripe installed; car presents well and drives nicely.

Some paint missing on passenger side near trim, surface rust present; wheels need polishing; no apparent concerns.

$10,000 - 15,000