VIN: GHN5UC282576G
ENGINE: GM 3.4L V6
TRANSMISSION: Borg Warner 5-Speed Manual T5
ODOMETER: 8,073
COLOR: Quicksand
STOCK# 0044
1972 MGB V-6 Conversion – Frame-Off Rotisserie Build | 3.4L GM V6 | T5 Transmission | Outstanding Performance
This 1972 MGB underwent a full frame-off, ground-up rotisserie restoration, and very well executed 3.4L GM V6 conversion using the highly regarded kit and build documentation from BMC British Automobile of Isanti, Minnesota. Replacement and support parts for this specific conversion remain readily available directly from BMC, and the complete instruction manual and parts list are included with the sale.
Every component of the car was new, rebuilt, or restored during the build. The result is a beautifully engineered MGB that dramatically outperforms a stock example while maintaining the balanced, communicative driving feel the MGB is known for.
Performance & Driving Impressions
The 3.4L SFI (L32) V6 from a 1994 Pontiac Firebird delivers a huge leap in performance—smooth, torque-rich, and extremely quick in comparison to a factory B-series four-cylinder. The car remains well balanced, yet powerful enough that the rear tires can be spun easily under spirited throttle.
The Borg Warner T5 World Class 5-speed (paired with a modified S10 short-throw shifter) is a perfect match, offering precise, crisp gear changes and excellent drivability. The upgraded clutch hydraulics (Howe HTOB) and custom driveshaft further refine the drivetrain.
Handling is significantly improved thanks to electric power steering, SuperPro bushings, a Moss Panhard bar, and fully restored suspension.
Paint, Body & Exterior
Finished in Toyota “Quicksand,” the body was completely stripped, sandblasted, epoxy-primed, and treated with Raptor bedliner on the undercarriage and interior floors. The paint presents as an amateur driver-quality 10-footer: glossy from a distance, but with various small blemishes visible up close (see images). The color appears more yellow in photos, but in person reads more like a desert sand tone.
The fiberglass MGC-style hood (the only non-metal exterior panel) helps reduce weight, though its paint texture differs slightly from the steel panels. Exterior highlights include:
Deleted side marker lights and body molding
Black 15” VTO Classic 8 wheels
LED headlights with glass CIBIE lenses
Euro-spec LED tail lamps
1973 honeycomb grille with custom body-color MGB emblem
Mazda Miata third brake light
Interior
The interior is thoughtfully upgraded and extremely comfortable, with a clean, purposeful look:
Heated Pontiac Fiero leather seats (Mr. Mike’s upholstery)
Moss carpet and door panels
Steel dash conversion
Speedhut Revolution Series gauges including electronic tachometer and GPS speedometer
Robbins Stow-Away soft top with zip-out rear window
Classic Air heater
Roll bar
Everything inside is fully functional—lights, gauges, electrics, and seat heaters.
Mechanical Highlights
Engine & Fuel System
3.4L GM V6
Classic Conversions motor mounts
Three-into-one headers & custom Y-pipe
Tanks Inc. in-tank EFI fuel pump
Delco Remy alternator
BMC engine wiring harness
Transmission & Driveline
Borg Warner T5 World Class transmission
Howe hydraulic throw-out bearing
Modified S10 short-throw shifter
Custom driveshaft with upgraded U-joints
Suspension & Steering
Electric power steering (Nissan Versa)
Moss Panhard bar
SuperPro urethane bushings
Overall
This is a turn-key, high-quality, extremely fast MGB V6 conversion built to a very desirable specification. It retains the feel and balance of an MGB but delivers the power and responsiveness of a modern lightweight sports car. A rare opportunity to purchase a fully documented, well-executed restomod that is ready to enjoy immediately.
Restoration completed in 2019.
$28,000
5-Day / 100 mile return policy*
*We want every customer to feel confident and satisfied with their purchase. That’s why we offer a 5-day / 100-mile return option on every vehicle we sell —something you’ll rarely find in the classic car market.
Not completely satisfied with your purchase? You can return your vehicle, no questions asked, provided the following conditions are met:
The buyer must notify us of their decision to return the vehicle within 5 days of delivery.
The vehicle must have been driven fewer than 100 miles since delivery.
Return transportation is the responsibility of the buyer.
The vehicle must be returned to our dealership in the same condition as when purchased.
Refunds will be processed and issued within two weeks of the vehicle’s return.
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