V8-Powered 1980 MG MGB Roadster 5-Speed

Additional work included rust repairs, adding wheel arch flares, and deleting the corner markers and beltline trim before the exterior was refinished in matte black. Further modifications consist of a narrowed Ford 8.8″ rear end with a limited-slip differential, Ford Mustang-specification rear traction bars, Moss Motors suspension components, 15″ alloy wheels, tubular headers, an aftermarket wiring harness, bucket seats, safety harnesses, a roll bar, short-throw shifter, an aftermarket steering wheel, and replacement instrumentation.

Additional exterior revisions included removing the bright beltline trim, deleting the factory corner markers, lightening and trimming the bumpers, and modifying the rear bumper to accommodate a low-mounted license plate.

Silver 15″ six-spoke alloy wheels with machine-finished lips are mounted with 225/60R15 Fuzion Touring tires, and a spare wheel and tire are stowed in the trunk. The front suspension features Moss Motors heavy-duty springs and factory-specification lever shocks with upgraded heavy-duty Moss Motors valves, while the back utilizes factory-specification leaf springs and adjustable tube shocks as well as modified Ford Mustang-style rear traction bars. Polyurethane bushings are fitted. Braking is provided by power-assisted front discs with EBC Greenstuff pads, stainless steel lines, and rear drums that have been drilled for four-lug axles. The discs and shoes have also been replaced. The subframe rails have reportedly been reinforced at the rear spring mounts.

A pair of bucket seats trimmed in black cloth with red stitching have been installed, along with red four-point safety harnesses and a roll bar. Additional appointments include an aftermarket white shift knob and short-throw shifter, replacement carpeting, a 12-volt power outlet, and an air/fuel ratio gauge mounted in the center stack. The battery has been relocated to the trunk. A crack is present in the center of the dashboard.

An aftermarket three-spoke steering wheel fronts a replacement 160-mph speedometer and a Sunpro tachometer as well as a fuel level gauge and aftermarket readouts for oil pressure, voltage, and coolant temperature. The digital odometer indicates 2k miles.