13th Sep, 2025 11:00

September 2025 Classic Car & Bike Auction

 
Lot 19
 

19

1979 MG B Oselli Roadster

Registration: BAP575T
VIN: GHN5484836G
Mileage Showing: 18,000
Transmission: Manual
MOT: Exempt
Number of Keys: 2
V5 on Site: Yes

  • 2 Litre Oselli upgraded engine
  • Large history file
  • Restored example

Supplied new to TV personality Des Lynham in February 1979. Sent to Oselli performance Engineering in 1994 for a performance overhaul including engine rebuild to fast road spec including increase to 2 litres, matched and polished inlet manifold, 45DCOE weber carburettor, Competition distributor, upgraded oil cooler and other ugprades to take power to 130BHP. Oselli also upgraded the suspension, engine mountings, clutch, flywheel and bushes.

Restored by a previous owner with a full bare metal refinish in metallic green, refinished boot and engine bay, new leather interior and new hood. Well kept since and owned by the current keeper for 10 years.

Beautifully presented and sold with a large history file including original service book, documents from Oselli cataloguing the work carried out, new hood documents, photos of the restoration as well as large collection of receipts for servicing and additional maintenance.

A wonderful upgraded example of britains most popular sports car.

Please see our walk around video for more information and engine start up

GUIDE PRICE £6,000 - £8,000

Sold for £9,538
Estimated at £6,000 - £8,000


 

Registration: BAP575T
VIN: GHN5484836G
Mileage Showing: 18,000
Transmission: Manual
MOT: Exempt
Number of Keys: 2
V5 on Site: Yes

  • 2 Litre Oselli upgraded engine
  • Large history file
  • Restored example

Supplied new to TV personality Des Lynham in February 1979. Sent to Oselli performance Engineering in 1994 for a performance overhaul including engine rebuild to fast road spec including increase to 2 litres, matched and polished inlet manifold, 45DCOE weber carburettor, Competition distributor, upgraded oil cooler and other ugprades to take power to 130BHP. Oselli also upgraded the suspension, engine mountings, clutch, flywheel and bushes.

Restored by a previous owner with a full bare metal refinish in metallic green, refinished boot and engine bay, new leather interior and new hood. Well kept since and owned by the current keeper for 10 years.

Beautifully presented and sold with a large history file including original service book, documents from Oselli cataloguing the work carried out, new hood documents, photos of the restoration as well as large collection of receipts for servicing and additional maintenance.

A wonderful upgraded example of britains most popular sports car.

Please see our walk around video for more information and engine start up

GUIDE PRICE £6,000 - £8,000

Auction: September 2025 Classic Car & Bike Auction, 13th Sep, 2025

A Live auction with bidding also available online, over the telephone and by proxy bidding.

View every lot in extensive detail using our state of the art photo studio and 10-15 minute walk around video on every lot. 

Bidding in person: To bid in person please report to reception before 11am on auction day to register to bid and get your bidder number.

Bidding online: CLICK HERE  To view our online bidding catalogue, register and bid before the auction of watch and bid along live on auction day. 

Bidding by telephone/Proxy bid: Please contact us on 0191 268 9011 to register for telephone or proxy bidding. 

 

Payments: Winning bidders will be invoice on auction day, payment can be made by bank transfer, credit or debit card within 48hours of your invoice being sent. 

 

Collections: All lots must be collected within 14 days of the auction date (longer timescales are available by prior arrangement) 

Viewing

Monday to Friday - 9am till 5pm

Saturday - 9am till 12pm 

SUNDAY CLUB - 10am till 2pm Sunday the 7th September  2025

View all lots in this sale