1977 MG MGB Roadster
MG's can trace their roots the Morris Oxford of the 1920 which were modified by Morris Garages and MG Super Sports were added to the nose the Oxfords. Think Yenko Camaro and you'll have an idea of how MG's were started. By 1928, the company had grown large enough to create a company separate from Morris Garages and the MG Car Company was born, eventually being owned by numerous corporations over many decades.
For consignment, a 1977 MG MGB roadster in a great color and wearing 14-inch Minator wheels, great bucket seats, and a luggage rack on the back for weekend jaunts.
Note: Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public highways in your area
Exterior
Damask Red is a shade of burgundy paint that coats our car, fronted by a rubber bumper that could use a bit of detailing but is in great shape. The inset headlights wear chrome rings while marker lights are sculpted into the bumper and side markers ride the fender at headlight level. A side trim piece intersects the body of the car for visual interest and maybe to save a ding or two along the way. Around back, the tail is finished by the protruding tail lights with the amber taking up a good part of the light that's topped by red. Reverse lights are small cubes located on the rear panel above the rubber bumper. The MG octagon is partly obscured by the luggage rack which provides extra storage on this diminutive little Brit, and from back here we note the rear window of the soft top is crystal clear, as are the side windows. The 14-inch Minator are a great choice here, and a common one for good reason on MG's. Most of the metal work is in great shape. Imperfections include scuffs and scratches near wheel openings and a tear in the canvas top.
Interior
The door panels are constructed of black vinyl in a simple design with basic hardware and an added speaker, with the vinyl showing just a bit of looseness. Tall backed bucket seats feature the weave grain in the vinyl and a simulated tuck and roll design, and each wears a head restraint and are in very good condition. The 3 spoke steering wheel is wrapped with an aftermarket cover and leads to a busy little dash with six gauges, four idiot lights, and numerous toggles and knobs on a textured black face all showing a bit of patina. The plastic molded center stack contains an AM/FM/CD player and vent controls while the glove box is nicely molded into the dash and shares an edge detail on the bottom. The wood topped shifter in the center console is nice and booted in black leather with a loose retention ring, and fronted by a clever cupholder that some smart aftermarket company designed to fit the space. The armrest behind it all shows some wear and the ashtray shows some rust. Low pile black carpet covers the floor, loose in some places, but in overall decent condition. The trunk is mostly barren but contains a spare tire.
Drivetrain
Under the bonnet we find a driver quality 1798cc inline 4 cylinder engine rated at 62 horsepower and fed by a 2-barrel carburetor. The 4-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels and 3.90 gears. Power brakes are onboard this sports car with discs in front and drums in the rear.
Undercarriage
Driver quality conditions prevail underneath as well with surface rust, some of it pitted, grease sling from the front U-joints, and a touch of oil on the flywheel cover. But the knuckles are clear of grease and we're not seeing invasive rust anywhere. A factory header ends up in a single exhaust that encounters a stock style muffler before exiting via a straight pipe out back. There is no catalytic converter present. The suspension set up consists of coil springs up front and leaf springs in the back.
Drive-Ability
British roadster DNA wrapped up in a tidy little package, MGB's never fail to gain our appreciation and vintage models with a bit of patina add some flavor to the mix. There's not much horsepower here, but there's plenty of fun with a low center of gravity, easy rowing through the gears, and great handling around the solo course we lay out in our heads on the test loop. Of note things that don't work include the reverse lights, horn, and radio. All other functions work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
You've got the muscle car, you have a luxury car, maybe a truck or two. Well, if you're missing an authentic British roadster from the mix, you're missing a unique experience with a gokart like ride and open air fun. They don't take up much room, don't eat a lot of gas, and garner big attention on the road. "Hey, look at those people in that little convertible. They must be having some fun!" And our studious observer would be.
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G-MG
H-BMC B Series 1.8L
N-2 Seat Roadster
5-MK3
U-USA Spec LHD
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415229G-Sequential Unit Number
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