Vehicle Description
Seriously, does anything epitomize the sheer exhilaration of
top-down driving like weekend jaunts through the countryside in a
two-seater sports car? This 1973 MG MGB Convertible is ready and
willing to give you that unique brand of excitement. And as any
sports car buff will tell you, owning an MG is much more than an
experience; it's a lifestyle all its own.
You'll be drawn to this Daytona Blue roadster at first glance as
its brilliant finish takes you by the hand and pulls you closer.
It's a nice, higher-end driver-quality paint job that was just
finished in 2017 and shows well enough to grab you and not let go.
And much to its credit, this classic has successfully retained its
factory look. This is a '73 model, so it has the chrome bumpers
that make it highly-coveted among collectors. By the end of '74,
those bumpers had been replaced by black plastic units, forever
solidifying the chrome bumper legacy in terms of value, style and
prestige. And speaking of chrome, all the brightwork was replaced
when the car was repainted, so the glistening shine you see in the
pictures is quite genuine. The black vinyl convertible top is in
excellent shape, having just been replaced in late 2018. It fits
very snug and the manual operating mechanism works just fine, thank
you. So, you don't have to worry that putting the top up and down
will be an all-day job. What a relief!
Back in the day, MG engineers had a real talent for maximizing
interior space. Obviously, the MGB isn't as roomy as a limousine,
but the way the entire inside envelopes the driver makes for a very
cozy driving environment. For example, the space between the
three-spoke steering wheel and the gearshift is close enough to
keep total control well within your grasp. And from the seats to
the door panels to the dash pad, the beautiful black vinyl
upholstery shows well and is still soft and pliable. Of course,
Smiths gauges are a mainstay in Great Britain on everything from
sports cars to farm tractors. You'll find full instrumentation on
this dash, with a large speedometer (the only aftermarket piece, it
now features a GPS-guided unit) and tach, complemented by smaller
gauges for oil pressure, water temperature, fuel, etc. This is one
of those unique machines that came from the factory without a
radio. But with a car this exciting, who needs music? The soft purr
of the engine is as compelling as any Top 40 tune!
The 1.8L in line four cylinder is an excellent power source for
this roadster. It's a responsive little motor with plenty of pep.
This one is paired up with a 4-speed manual transmission, which is
the hot ticket for allowing it to reach its full potential. You'll
be impressed with the performance of this combination, not to
mention the fuel economy and reliability, thanks to lots of recent
maintenance. As you survey the engine compartment, you'll find
everything tidy and in its place, pretty much just like it was when
it left the factory in Abingdon, England. Rust under the hood is a
common concern with these cars, but you won't find any of those
issues with this car, as it's spent most of its life in the warm
south. Likewise, you'll find the chassis and suspension to be
well-preserved and showing no excessive wear. A nice set of
185/70R14 tires on stock wire rims allow this MGB to maintain its
good solid posture.
It rides well. It handles well. The power train is awesome. This is
British workmanship at its finest. They really know how to build
them across the pond! This 1973 MG MGB Convertible really puts the
fun back into driving. See what we mean about MG ownership being a
lifestyle? Don't you deserve that? Call today!
