This 1974.5 MGB GT underwent a multi-year, bare-metal rotisserie restoration completed in the summer of 2025. It has been heavily modified as a Sebring-style V8 restomod, covering approximately 2,500 miles since completion. The car is finished in Aston Martin California Sage Green Metallic over a bespoke Prestige Auto Trim grey and black leather and Alcantara interior.
Power is supplied by a 4.6-liter Rover aluminum V8 built, machined, and blueprinted by HorsePower Research (HPR) with engine components supplied by D&D Fabrications. The powerplant features a Crower Level III performance camshaft, Holley Sniper electronic fuel injection, a Holley HyperSpark ignition system, and premium RV8 black powder-coated headers that exit through the fender wings into a dual custom exhaust. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a BorgWarner T-5 five-speed manual transmission equipped with a McLeod Racing hydraulic throwout bearing and a complete D&D Fabrications conversion kit. This feeds into a Fast Cars Ford 9-inch rear axle with a limited-slip differential and a 3.25:1 highway-friendly gear ratio.
Additional modifications include a Fast Cars Inc. front crossmember with adjustable coilovers, a custom-engineered 3-link rear suspension setup, four-wheel disc brakes, and 17-inch black Cosmis Racing wheels. The cabin features a custom black Alcantara-wrapped dashboard with integrated Speedhut electronic telemetry gauges, a Vintage Air climate control system, spray-in LizardSkin insulation with additional floor-level heat shielding matting, a modern Advance Auto Wire electrical harness, and a hidden integrated Bluetooth sound system preserving the factory clean dash look.
This meticulously sorted MGB GT restomod is now offered with a complete, organized binder tracking every receipt, a comprehensive restoration photobook, recent Blackstone Laboratories engine oil analysis reports, and a clean Texas title. I have videos I'm happy to provide as well.
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Technical Specifications Breakdown:
Body & Chassis
Restoration: Stripped to bare metal via media blasting on a rotisserie.
Metalwork: Full rust remediation completed using genuine British Motor Heritage steel panels.
Body Modifications: Sebring-style widebody flared arches.
Paint: Sherwin-Williams Ultra 7000 Aston Martin California Sage Green Metallic.
Insulation: Spray-in LizardSkin thermal and sound-dampening insulation with additional floor-level heat shielding matting.
Powertrain, Fueling & Cooling
Engine: 4.6L Rover Aluminum V8 machined and built by HorsePower Research (HPR); equipped with a Crower Level III performance camshaft. Built utilizing conversion components exclusively sourced from D&D Fabrications.
Exhaust: RV8 black powder-coated headers exiting through the inner fender wings; custom dual-exhaust system.
Fueling: Holley Sniper EFI system with a matching Holley in-tank fuel pump and a custom high-capacity fuel tank (Moss Motors 16-Gallon tank). Steel-braided fuel lines bring the fuel from the Holley fuel pump to the Holley Sniper.
Ignition: Holley HyperSpark distributor, coil, and CD control box.
Cooling: High-flow aluminum radiator equipped with an automatic electric cooling fan setup (D&D Fabrications supplied).
Transmission: BorgWarner T-5 five-speed manual with a McLeod Racing hydraulic throwout bearing (D&D Fabrications supplied).
Suspension, Drivetrain & Brakes
Rear Axle: Fast Cars Inc. Ford 9-inch housing with a Limited-Slip Differential (LSD) and a 3.25:1 gear ratio.
Front Suspension: Fast Cars Inc. independent front crossmember, tubular control arms, and adjustable coilovers.
Rear Suspension: Custom-engineered 3-link rear suspension setup with adjustable coilovers.
Brakes: Power-assisted four-wheel disc brake conversion (Wilwood).
Wheels & Tires: 17-inch black Cosmis Racing wheels.
Interior & Electrical
Wiring: Reconstructed from scratch using a modern Advance Auto Wire electrical harness. To ensure maximum reliability and safety with the modern upgrades, the car was completely re-wired from scratch using a premium Advance Auto Wire electrical harness. It features a modern fuse block with individual blade fuses, completely replacing the failure-prone factory Lucas system. Every modern system—from the Holley EFI and HyperSpark ignition to the Vintage Air A/C—runs on its own dedicated, properly fused circuit.
Upholstery: Custom grey and black leather/Alcantara kit sourced from Prestige Auto Trim (UK).
Dash & Gauges: Custom black Alcantara-wrapped dashboard with integrated Speedhut electronic telemetry gauges.
Climate Control: Vintage Air conditioning and heating system.
Audio: Hidden integrated Bluetooth sound system preserving the factory clean dash look.
Part 3: Included Documentation & Media Archive
Build Binder: A complete, organized binder tracking every receipt, component purchase, and professional service rendered from day one of the build.
Photobook: A comprehensive restoration photo book (Google Drive) documenting the bare-metal media blasting process, the installation of the British Motor Heritage metal, the LizardSkin insulation layers, and the meticulous chassis preparation.
Engine Health: Recent Blackstone Laboratories engine oil analysis reports validating engine health and proper break-in procedures.