Registry: 1969 MG MGB MkII
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Gianfranco Zanelli's 1969 MG MGB MkII
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Restoration completed October 2017
The restoration involved the complete disassembly of the car. When I bought it they told me that they had been trying to reassemble it for 5 years and the conditions of the mechanics were really disastrous. I rebuilt the engine, overhauled the alternator, starter motor, the two radiators, the heating system and the carburettors. I replaced the electrical system, the braking system and all the pipes including the petrol one, the pump and the tank. Front axle completely rebuilt and replaced calipers, discs and drums. Overhaul of the shock absorbers
Repainting of the body after removing the old paint also on the underside.I replaced 90% of the screws and nuts, fitted a new stainless steel exhaust system. I have replaced all the interiors and the glass. I mounted an electronic ignition.I personally performed all the activities related to the mechanical, electrical and plant parts, while for the bodywork, the painting and the assembly of bonnets and doors I have to thank my friend Giulio Piazzani for the work done. Time taken for two people about 18 months with long interruptions for finding spare parts and for grinding operations of cylinders, crankshaft etc.. All done, with adequate equipment in the home box.
The restoration involved the complete disassembly of the car. When I bought it they told me that they had been trying to reassemble it for 5 years and the conditions of the mechanics were really disastrous. I rebuilt the engine, overhauled the alternator, starter motor, the two radiators, the heating system and the carburettors. I replaced the electrical system, the braking system and all the pipes including the petrol one, the pump and the tank. Front axle completely rebuilt and replaced calipers, discs and drums. Overhaul of the shock absorbers
Repainting of the body after removing the old paint also on the underside.I replaced 90% of the screws and nuts, fitted a new stainless steel exhaust system. I have replaced all the interiors and the glass. I mounted an electronic ignition.I personally performed all the activities related to the mechanical, electrical and plant parts, while for the bodywork, the painting and the assembly of bonnets and doors I have to thank my friend Giulio Piazzani for the work done. Time taken for two people about 18 months with long interruptions for finding spare parts and for grinding operations of cylinders, crankshaft etc.. All done, with adequate equipment in the home box.
Vehicle Information
| Owner: | Gianfranco Zanelli [gianfranco] |
| Location: |
Milano, italia, Italy |
| Status: | Running |
| VIN: | GHN4177093 |
| Model Year: | 1969 |
| Build Date: | 1969-06-10 |
| Original Colour: | British Racing Green Dark |
| Current Colour: | British Racing Green Dark |
| Odometer: | 4,500 miles |
| Body Code: | GHN4 |
| Engine Type: | 1.8L 4 Cyl 5 Main B-Series |
| Engine Code: | 18S-H301B-L816 |
| Transmission: | 4 Sync 4 Speed Overdrive |
| Last Updated: | 2025-12-15 00:07:58 |
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GHN4177093
Factory: Abingdon, England Make: MG Engine: B-Series (1.2-2.4L) 4cyl Body Type: 2 Seat Roadster Series: MGB MkII (1968-1969) Model Year: 1962 to 1969 Car Number: 177093 Engine Size: 1798cc Engine Type: Unknown! These are "best guesses" based only on the VIN, completeness & accuracy are not guaranteed. Information entered by the owner should take precedence.
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Vehicle History
This vehicle's information was last updated on 2025-12-15 00:07:58
- Changes from 2025-12-15 00:07:58 to previous 2025-12-15 00:05:45
- Vin 177093 → GHN4177093
- Changes from 2025-12-15 00:05:45 to previous 2021-12-17 00:26:47
- Vin GHN4177093G → 177093
- Body Code 177093 → GHN4
- Changes from 2021-12-17 00:26:47 to previous 2021-04-25 23:58:33
- Mileage 1,300 → 4,500
- Changes from 2020-04-08 01:00:25 to previous 2019-08-06 22:46:17
- Vin MGB177093 → GHN4177093G
- Changes from 2019-03-20 11:27:42 to previous 2019-03-19 15:55:37
- Mileage 2,200 → 1,300
- Changes from 2019-03-19 15:55:37 to previous 2018-03-21 01:15:30
- Mileage 1 → 2,200
Ownership History
| Date | Owner ID | Notes |
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| Mar 15, 2016 | Gianfranco Zanelli |
Added to Registry (ID 41836) |
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