- MY 1973 MG MGB GT
- 1.8-liter inline-four engine
- 4-speed manual
- New leather seats
- New Moto-Lita steering wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Current owner reports new paint job
- Front disc brakes
- 2-door coupe
If you know anything about MG (not in its current iteration of SUVs, but its historic form), you’d be seeing visual pictures of tiny sports cars with surprisingly vocal engine notes being driven like bats out of hell. That’s precisely what MG, or Morris Garages, was about in the sixties, seventies, and eighties. They built diminutive British roadsters, two-seat cars that were all about a sporting drive. And get this; they didn’t use massive horsepower V8s to provide the fun. Instead, they were lightweight, nimble machines that could easily dance from corner to corner. The MGB is one of their finest models, and it was made for fifteen years. Most commonly seen in roadster or convertible form, MG did make a fixed-head coupe called the GT. That’s precisely what this 1973 MG MGB GT is, and with over 192,000 miles on the clock, you can tell that it’s been enjoyed. But don’t let the mileage put you off because these cars are tenacious, long-lasting, and easy to fix if they go wrong.
Exterior and Interior
Wearing a fetching Carmine Red coat, this 1973 MG MGB GT is an object of beauty in all its chrome-bumpered, fastback-styled glory. We’re told that the paint job is new, really bringing out the lines of this two-door coupe as it rolls on a stylish set of period-correct alloy wheels. The interior of this 1973 MG MGB GT is similarly well-maintained. You’ve got two new sporty leather seats, a new Moto-Lita steering wheel, and a comprehensive gauge pack. Behind the two seats lies a roomy luggage area that makes this 1973 MG MGB GT perfect for a jaunt across the spine of America.
Engine
Coming with a perky 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine under the hood, this 1973 MG MGB GT can be a real treat to drive if you know how. You’ve got to use all the power, maintain momentum, and shift the 4-speed manual gearbox at the right moments, and you’ll have a rip-roaring time. When you need to shed speed, the front disc brakes and rear drum brakes are pretty powerful, easily bringing down this lightweight car from speed.
Morris Garages, or MG for short, used to be an iconic British automaker, responsible for some stunning sports cars, as well as more workmanlike family sedans. Today, the brand is owned by the Chinese and churns out mostly SUVs. The spunky sports cars of yore are no longer, save for examples like this 1975 MG MGB from Charleston, South Carolina. The MGB was made between 1962 and 1980, as the successor to the MGA. Nearly 524,000 cars were made during this time, but not many were preserved as time progressed on. So, this car, with its 75,790 miles and replaced convertible top represents not only a great way to enjoy a weekend back road blast, but a pretty darn good investment as well.
Few cars embody the classic British roadster spirit quite like the MG MGB. Compact, stylish, and approachable, the MGB defined open-air motoring for a generation of enthusiasts. This 1977 example, finished in British Racing Green with gold side stripes and Union Jack motifs, pairs vintage charm with meaningful updates. With a freshly installed replacement motor from Moss Motors (showing approximately 1,300 miles since installation), this Roadster blends collectibility with renewed drivability.
Classic motoring takes many forms, but if one were to define it visually, it would always be a classic open-top experience with the sun down and no plans but driving nirvana ahead. Present today is the definition of classic motoring and takes shape with this 1977 MG MGB. This British open-top classic has just reported over 53,000 miles on its clock and is geared for smiles per gallon and turned heads as you drive by.
Introduced in 1959 as the successor to the original MGA 1500, the MGA 1600 brought improved performance and braking while retaining the timeless styling that helped define British sports cars of the era. This 1961 MG MGA 1600 Roadster shows 64,168 miles and is finished in attractive Chariot Red over a black interior with white piping. Equipped with a desirable 4-speed manual transmission and a folding white convertible top, this classic roadster offers the pure, analog driving experience that made MG a favorite among sports car enthusiasts worldwide. With its elegant proportions, chrome brightwork, and unmistakable open-top character, this MGA is a wonderful example of one of Britain’s most celebrated postwar sports cars.
MG or Morris Garages is still around to this date. They started off as a maker of British family and sports cars, and this 1957 MG Magnette ZB Varitone is one of their stalwarts from the Fifties. It’s a four-door family sedan with a 1.8-liter straight four under the hood, delivering the kind of fuel economy that Fifties American cars could only dream about. This example has covered 75,000 miles and is up for grabs in Cadott, Wisconsin. It’s got a Varitone two-tone paint scheme and also boasts a reupholstered interior.
There comes a day when all is quiet on the responsible front, and you have your day opened up, and you just know that you have to make the most of it. You do have many choices. For one, you could stay at home and flick through what's new on Netflix, or you could choose to get out there and drive your heart out. If you choose the second option, you most definitely are in the right, but if you choose the first option, you most definitely know that your free time would have been spent better. Present today is your getaway into driving nirvana, and it takes shape with this lovely 1952 MG TD Roadster. This classic British motor hails from Monterey, Tennessee, and has just a reported 89,208 clocked in.
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