- MY 1979 MG MGB
- Four Speed Manual Transmission
- Carmine Red Exterior
- Tan Leather Interior
- Current Owner Vehicle Has Been Restored
- Current Owner Reports New Brakes
- Current Owner Reports New Carburetor
- 1.8L I4
The MG MGB is a two-door British sports car that was made by British Motor Corporation under the Morris Garages (MG) brand. Produced between 1962 and 1980, over half a million examples found grateful owners across the world. Thankfully, Americans weren’t spared the excitement of the MGB either, and in the backdrop of the Malaise Era, these pert, perky two-seaters became great fun to drive. If you’d like to relish that fun, pick up this 1979 MG MGB from us. The car has got 27,000 miles on it, and the current owner claims that it’s been restored.
Exterior and Interior
This particular 1979 MG MGB wears a Carmine Red paint job, and comes with a black canvas top to protect the passenger cabin from the elements when necessary. While a diminutive British roadster of this ilk isn’t really meant to be driven top-up for most of the time, thanks to the roof it can be driven any time of day, night, and year if desired. It’s got the North American-mandated elongated bumpers and all necessary lighting, too. It’s hard to believe that the car is around 155 inches long or shorter than a modern subcompact crossover. The hard-to-believe act continues as you step inside its dinky two-seat interior. Upholstered with tan leather, you’ve got two seats, a steering wheel, a gear shifter, three pedals, and a full instrument pack, including a tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge, engine coolant temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and a clock. This particular car also enjoys a heater and an aftermarket radio with USB and AUX inputs. The car also offers some modest luggage space, and there’s a chrome luggage rack atop the trunk lid for more capacity.
Engine
Beneath the hood (or bonnet, in British English) of this British roadster is a 1.8-liter water-cooled in-line four-cylinder engine. The engine drives the rear wheels of this 1979 MG MGB via a 4-speed manual gearbox. The current owner tells us that the car has received a new carburetor, as well as new brakes, to restore its performance and stopping abilities. Hence, you can drive this sports car the way it’s meant to be driven.
The MGB is one of Britain’s most enduring sports cars, earning a reputation for delivering open-air driving enjoyment with simple mechanicals, timeless styling, and exceptional parts availability. By 1972, the chrome-bumper MGB had reached its stride, offering refined road manners while retaining the lightweight, engaging character that made the model famous around the world. Showing 19,852 miles, this 1972 MG MGB Roadster presents beautifully in Glacier White over a black interior and represents one of the last chrome-bumper examples before federally mandated bumper changes altered the MGB’s iconic appearance. Tastefully enhanced with classic accessories while preserving its vintage charm, this British roadster is equally at home on winding back roads, weekend cruises, or local British car gatherings.
Introduced in 1962, the MG B Roadster quickly became one of Britain’s most successful sports cars, combining timeless styling, dependable engineering, and an engaging driving experience at an affordable price. This 1965 MG B Roadster represents the desirable early chrome-bumper era and shows just 14,351 miles on the odometer. Finished in classic Tartan Red over a black interior, this roadster retains much of its original character while benefiting from a reupholstered interior and tasteful upgrades. Whether carving through winding back roads or enjoying an open-top cruise on a sunny afternoon, this MG B delivers the simple, analog driving experience that has made it a favorite among enthusiasts for generations.
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.
The MGB is one of Britain’s most enduring sports cars, earning a reputation for delivering open-air driving enjoyment with simple mechanicals, timeless styling, and exceptional parts availability. By 1972, the chrome-bumper MGB had reached its stride, offering refined road manners while retaining the lightweight, engaging character that made the model famous around the world. Showing 19,852 miles, this 1972 MG MGB Roadster presents beautifully in Glacier White over a black interior and represents one of the last chrome-bumper examples before federally mandated bumper changes altered the MGB’s iconic appearance. Tastefully enhanced with classic accessories while preserving its vintage charm, this British roadster is equally at home on winding back roads, weekend cruises, or local British car gatherings.
Introduced in 1962, the MG B Roadster quickly became one of Britain’s most successful sports cars, combining timeless styling, dependable engineering, and an engaging driving experience at an affordable price. This 1965 MG B Roadster represents the desirable early chrome-bumper era and shows just 14,351 miles on the odometer. Finished in classic Tartan Red over a black interior, this roadster retains much of its original character while benefiting from a reupholstered interior and tasteful upgrades. Whether carving through winding back roads or enjoying an open-top cruise on a sunny afternoon, this MG B delivers the simple, analog driving experience that has made it a favorite among enthusiasts for generations.
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.
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