- 1798cc Inline 4 Cylinder Engine
- 4 Speed Manual Transmission with Overdrive
- Tan Interior
- Tan Top
- All Original Reported
Today, MG or Morris Garages is under Chinese ownership and is best known for making value-packed electric vehicles. But this centurion British automaker made much of its name in producing lightweight, two-seat British sports cars. British sports cars from the '50s through '80s are something of a curio in North America. They’re distinctively diminutive when compared with contemporary American cars from the same period. But, these buzzy little things are like bees, darting around here and there, and making light work of narrow roads and tight parking spaces. That’s why you’ve got to have a British sports car in your life, and this 32,809-mile 1979 MG MGB is a fantastic candidate. It’s reported to be an all-original example, and is perfect for those solo weekend drives when you just want to escape the travails of life for a few hours.
Exterior and Interior
This 1979 MG MGB comes in red, which is a suitable color for something small and charming like this. As a North American-market car, it’s got the black elongated bumpers that were mandated when the car was new, but that doesn’t detract from its cutesy looks. Then, you’ve got a tan cloth top because this is a proper convertible. Just drop the top and you’ll enjoy open-air motoring in a manner that few modern cars – even convertibles – can provide. The two-seat passenger cabin of this 1979 MG MGB is an intimate affair – you’d better choose your passenger carefully, or ride solo. Yet, it’s comfortable, with seats upholstered in tan leather, a whole host of gauges, a heater, and even a relatively modern Alpine head unit with CD player. Cargo capacity is where this car is a tad lacking, since the trunk is mostly taken up by the spare wheel. However, there’s a luggage rack mounted atop the trunk lid for more capacity – not that you’re likely to strap on multiple suitcases and drive along, that isn’t this car’s purpose.
Engine
Packing a 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder engine, this 1979 MG MGB can be a real hoot to drive thanks to its light weight and four speed manual gearbox with overdrive. The car sends drive to the rear wheels, making for a proper sports car driving feel.
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.
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.
Imagine if an automaker made a car called Midget today! There would be mass uproar, massive social media campaigns of condemnation and a lot of flak to contend with. The world sure has become a rather touchy place. No such finickiness existed in 1961 when British sports car maker MG or Morris Garages released a diminutive two-seat roadster. They simply called it the Midget because it was one of their smaller offerings. Prior, the Midget nameplate had been seen on some of their other cars too. So what’s so funky about this 1971 MG Midget MKIII from Indiana, Pennsylvania? Well, for starters it’s a fantastic way to experience true, unadulterated sports car motoring because it relies on light weight and small dimensions to give you a good time rather than brute force and wallowing about. Granted, these cars are well built to stand the test of time. So call us ASAP if you want it.
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