- 1974 MG MGB
- 4-speed manual transmission with synchromesh on all forward gears
- Front independent suspension with coil springs
- Rear live axle suspension with semi-elliptic leaf springs
- Anti-roll bar
- Telescopic shock absorbers
- Front disc brakes
- Rear drum brakes
- Rack & pinion steering
- Current owner reports new paint job
British roadsters embody the spirit of carefree motoring with frugality. These diminutive cars are known for being lightweight and having modestly-powered motors, yet they offer driving thrills that a 300-horsepower machine from the same period struggles to match. This 1974 MGB is no different, with its peppy little 4-cylinder engine and lively handling. The current owner tells us that it's received a new paint job and bears just 50,820 miles on its tiny wheels. If you want the antithesis to large and heavy American motors, this car is the ideal way to achieve it.
Exterior and Interior
Sporting a lovely maroon paint job, you'll turn heads as you cruise by in this 1974 MGB, with its rorty exhaust note, black plastic bumpers, and Rostyle wheels. This canvas-topped roadster sports a black convertible roof that is, you guessed it, manually operated. However, you'll be most astonished at its mere 153-inch length and 60-inch width. Here's a car that makes today's smallest subcompact cars look gigantic in comparison. We also spot a Motor Trend-branded car cover, which we presume you'll get as well. Tiny it may be, but this 1974 MGB still offers comfortable, albeit cozy, accommodations for a driver and passenger. As you settle into the driver's seat, you'll be greeted by a sporty three-spoke steering wheel and a bevy of gauges. Today's cars don't have such a comprehensive array of instrumentation, which includes a tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge, engine coolant temperature gauge, and oil pressure gauge. You'll also find an air conditioner and a push-button radio in the center console. Of course, as such a small car, trunk space is at a premium, but there's a helpful luggage rack mounted atop the trunk lid.
Engine
This 1974 MGB is powered by a 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder engine that's actually quite large in British roadster speak. Driving the wheels through a four-speed manual transmission, this car is every bit a delight for the keen driver. As you motor along your favorite road, the rack and pinion steering, anti-roll bar, and front independent coil spring suspension will work a treat, while the rear live axle suspension with semi-elliptical springs is always up for a tad of fun. Meanwhile, front disc and rear drum brakes are present to ensure stopping whenever required
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