MGB GT v8 Project

[britcars]

For those who might be interested..................the engine might be a Buick 300 according to the write-up.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/113294405056?ul_noapp=true

[BlownMGB-V8]

It does appear to be a 300. Has the correct bellhousing pattern.

Jim

[RDMG]

That's a nice pile of parts.  Depending on what's under the silver paint on that engine, and what's under the paint on the rocker panels, it might be worth the asking price.

Looks like aluminum heads on the engine, not sure about the intake.  Since the engine was painted and accessories bolted to it, it was probably given at least some level of refreshing.  

Looks like ceramic coated headers, aluminum radiator, GM Camaro spec T5, aluminum hood (needing some TLC at the hinges).  With all that stuff lined up, I wonder what rear axle parts might be part of the deal.  

Given the semi-optional expense of ceramic coatings on the headers, and the swap to an aluminum hood for a marginal weight savings, I'm thinking this build was planned to be a high-end one. It's a reasonable bet that there's some decent rebuild work in that engine, and maybe some goodies in the piles that aren't listed in the ad.

Not sure why literally everything on the car but the windows and lenses was painted white, but I've seen a lot weirder stuff done.

I've probably got at least $7,500 piled up in my garage already, and I don't have an engine ready to drop in!

If the car is rust-free, I think this is a good find for anyone wanting a head start.