Owner: Nathan Amos
Make/model: MGB GT V8
Month/year of manufacture: 23rd July 1973
Colour: Damask Red
Engine size/type: 3532 V8
BHP: 137
Top speed: 124mph
Gearbox type: Manual 4-speed + overdrive on 3rd and 4th
Area: Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Date purchased: August 2005
Pet name of car: "Thrush"

History: The car was first registered on 1st August 1973 and the serial number is 0381. It is an original factory V8 and has had 9 owners in total. The car was resprayed after new panels and wings were fitted during some restoration work, carried out by the previous owner, in 2002. Many structural parts were also repaired or replaced. Since owning the car I have done a complete front suspension rebuild, using all new parts and poly bushes, in addition to fitting a 1" competition anti-roll bar. I have also fitted poly bushes and replaced the springs on the rear suspension, changed the cam kit to improve performance, plus other modifications to help reduce wind and interior noise ... but the tinkering will go on!

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