That has got to be one of the nicest restoration jobs I've ever seen on a MGB-GT.
I found it interesting they said the engine was a true "Buick" built engine, instead of the later "Rover" built block, and it was arguably, of better aluminum quality.
Buick designed and built that engine in the early 60's, but always had problems with it's water passages "shedding" aluminum, and clogging up. Which in turn caused the engine to eventually over heat.
In typical GM fashion (back then), instead of working out the problem they simply sold the licensing "rights" to British Leland to manufacture the engine.
They got the "shedding" problem worked out, and continued to use the engine in Rovers, MG's, and Triumphs for years.
When the fuel crisis hit in the early 70's, GM didn't have a light weight economical V8 to install in there up coming "Monza" based compact car line. So they went back to British Leland to ask them if they would be willing to sell the licensing rights back to them. British Leland declined, but did offer to build the engines and sell them back to GM for some outlandish price which GM of course turned down.
That's when GM decided that their old 231 cu.in. V6 wasn't such a bad design after all, and started to develop it for it's eventual availability in practically every car GM offered for awhile.

 

Oh my . . . a Veyron, on eBay. What a car:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...mZ150135313251

 

proves you will find anything and everything on ebay.

btw that is an amazing car - got to see one rolling in person at this year's Amelia... amazing look, very impressive sound to it.

 

That engine was used in a lot more Olds F-85's than it was in the Buick specials. The Olds had better heads but they all suffered from the heat issue. The CR was pretty high IIRC and the head gaskets weren't up to the task in that era. I still have one of the Jetfire's that I meant to restore.

It was the same F-85 but with Factory Turbocharger, and Alcohol and water injection under boost. Little tank on the inner fender with a sticker that said rocket fuel. There is an injector sleeve between the sidedraft carb and the intake turbine. The intake turbo is necked right into the intake manifold for a very low profile set-up. It was kinda the GN's daddy.

 

Check out this Lincoln and it's disappearing door(s) (be sure and watch the video):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...mZ160135007203

 

A rare one:
1939 Graham - Supercharged

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...mZ110152399767

 

A Tucker - on eBay! I've wanted one my whole life . . . drool . . .
Too bad it doesn't have the original drivetrain.
Still yet, it's a Tucker.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...mZ320146570719

 

No comments on the Tucker?!?!? I'm still drooling over that one. That's OK.

How about a Muntz Jet?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...mZ250155586172

This is one rare bird. Never seen one for sale before. Price is CHEAP right now - of course finding parts will be a chore and a half.

 

Today's rides:
A 1972 Buick Estate Wagon w/the 455 and 266 original miles! Love those woody wagons.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...ayphotohosting

A 1980 International Scout diesel.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Inter...mZ170161687257

 

WOW! Just saw this, very cool
Even without the original drivetrain it went for $202,700... not sure if I'd buy half a Tucker but man is it pretty.

 

Lohan's SL65? Here you go:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...mZ200170664413
I like the coke question at the bottom .

 

you posted a good one here.
best car watching in the country is Neimans parking lot--rodeo at wilshire.
-babe watch not too shabby either.

 

1940 Woody. I dig.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...mZ120217851522

 

Kaiser Darrin - I love these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...mZ150221216072

 

Here are some pics of ones in much better shape. You have to wonder how much $$ these would go for.

 

Yes please:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...mZ260228149603