Vehicle Description
This 1979 MG B is the epitome of a sports car. Low to the ground,
agile and compact, it's the very image your mind is likely to
conjure up when you think of the term. It's running strong, is a
blast to drive and sits on a very solid foundation that, with a
little TLC to the aesthetics, will afford its next owner the
opportunity to acquire a fine-looking British classic at a good
price.
The blue exterior is a very fitting match for the car and while if
you were to take to the road with the car as is - you certainly
wouldn't get any disapproving glances - some attention given to the
paint will take things to the next level. Should you decide to make
a journey to the paint shop, its work will be installed over a
foundation that otherwise looks to be in solid shape, showing no
evidence of any serious mishaps - this is a pretty strong looking
import considering it's yet to have received any serious
restoration efforts. The black bumpers in both front and back still
sit nice and level below still respectably clear headlights and
taillights and there aren't any serious dings on the long stretches
of chrome running the length of the sides, nor any of the other
exterior fittings. When the skies darken, the black convertible top
is ready to rise up as protection, still fitting well and featuring
a clear plastic window in back.
The vinyl interior is looking downright strong. MGs offered more
room for both driver and passenger than most of their similarly
sized counterparts from the time they were first released and
you'll find that there's a surprising amount of space on hand here.
Redone with beige seat covers that mirror the MG's original factory
look, the buckets have plenty of life left in them and still retain
their proper shape as they straddle a center console that looks
surprisingly fresh. The black dash area has weathered the years
well and still sports an assortment of original gauges in its
cluster that are easily readable and function as intended, with a
slight crack on one of the lenses - easily remedied - being the
only obvious blemish you'll find. At the center you'll find an
AM/FM/Cassette stereo to provide a fitting, era appropriate audio
experience and, in contrast to so many units from the era, this one
actually works well. The dash pad above doesn't show any fading,
cracks or warping and if you take a glance from side to side,
you'll see that all the dash components are present and accounted
for.
The 1798cc 4-cylinder under the hood sits in a very clean engine
compartment - it looks like it was recently steam cleaned - with
the blue inner fenders providing a nice contrast to the engine with
its fresh-looking black valve cover. The engine compartment appears
to be in good order, with a collection of properly routed wires and
hoses surrounding the engine, which itself is in good shape and
fires right up when called upon. A K&N air filter and just a
couple of additional aftermarket components are the only exceptions
to the factory configuration inside. This MG B is an undeniable
blast to drive - the model delivered consistently strong skidpad
performances throughout the '70s to serve as testimony to its
handling ability. Front disc brakes bring this light, agile ride to
a quick stop as it rides on its 14" stock wheels outfitted with
Dunlop SP60 tires.
This 1979 MG B offers the opportunity to put an iconic British
classic in your garage at a very attainable price. Call today!