Vehicle Description
You can't honestly say there are no more bargains in the automotive
world when there are cars like this 1979 MGB running around. Two
seats, a top that goes down, a fuel-injected small block engine,
and an overdrive transmission all make it one of the biggest bangs
for the buck anywhere.
1979 was the end of the line for the MGB in the US, but over the
decades our appreciation for them has only grown. Cars like this
clean burgundy roadster are a fantastic way to enjoy a traditional
British sports car for little more than pocket change. You need one
that's lived a good life like this example, which has probably
never seen temperatures below about 40 degrees. For a British car,
this MG is also quite well assembled, and you'll note that the
doors fit well, the hood snugs down tightly, and there are no signs
of botched body repairs in any of the panels. Everyone loves the
MGB and this one looks like it should cost a lot more than it
does.
Despite that small size, the cockpit is comfortable for most
adults, and delivers the true British sports car experience. The
bucket seats are wrapped in stock black vinyl that helps keep you
cool on warm days and wears like iron. The new door panels are
simple, the floors are covered in fresh black carpets with
protective floor mats and the vinyl-clad dash is probably a lot
easier to maintain than the old wood ones. Speaking of dashboards,
the MGB also includes a full set of instruments with bold, simple
faces and a traditional British look. MGs are not big on creature
comforts, but who needs them when you can drop that top? The black
canvas top can be raised and lowered from the driver's seat once
you master the technique, and this car also offers a matching boot
that gives it a tidy, finished look. There's even a
reasonably-sized trunk with a beautiful MG carpeted mat in tow.
MGs were never about brute horsepower and carried scrappy little
four cylinders from the factory. But that displacement wasn't
enough for the owner of this little convertible, so he went about
and had a fuel-injected 350 V8 installed in the engine bay instead.
Tucked in there like it always belonged, the added horsepower and
torque flings the MG into corners with ease, and honestly, this
might be the most exciting car to drive in our showroom. It's also
nicely detailed with chrome Chevrolet valve covers and an open
element air cleaner that sits atop the Edelbrock intake manifold.
Wrapped headers feed into a dual exhaust system that provides so
much more rumble than anyone would ever expect to come from a
little British roadster, and it will make you want to rev the
throttle at every opportunity. A 700R4 overdrive automatic
transmission was swapped in during the resto as well, and it spins
a posi-traction rear end with billet steel gears. So yeah, you can
stand on it when the light turns green. Despite the added weight of
the new drivetrain, the MG still handles surprisingly well, and
power front disc brakes bring the whole show to an abrupt stop.
Oversized black Ruff Racing wheels set the stance nicely and
they're wrapped in 225/45/17 blackwall radials.
Unique and incredibly fun, this MGB puts you into some very
distinguished company all at a very affordable price. Call
today!
