Vehicle Description
1979 MG MGB Roadster
With numerous buyouts and mergers, the MG moniker became
increasingly less funded, due to concentration of efforts to market
other models within the waning British Leyland Company. The MG MGB
sports car was the first new sports car for hundreds of thousands
of Americans and likely was owned by at least half a million
because it had second, third and even fourth owners. A good number
of MGB's are still around, mostly in restored condition.
A restored version with numerous panels and suspension parts
getting attention, we give you a visually very nice condition
example of the B from 1979. Everywhere one looks at this car you
see no rust, just nice paint and refinished interior surfaces. Save
for the large bumpers, (which was the Brit's way of getting around
the 5 MPH law), and known as the phase 4 version, this car is a
great little, nice running, sports car. Going through our
consignor's notes, we found a detailed maintenance log as well as
notes regarding upgrades performed on the electrical system that
eliminate some of the typical issues one encounters in MG's of the
era.
Exterior
Thinking of a British sports car in anything but green, one may
question the Carmine exterior color. However, a glance then a good
look at the fit and finish on this car will give one pause to
question this outdated thought of the green. Excellent paint, nice
bumpers, a clear chrome trim spear, and a nice black canvas
convertible top all come together to form this sporty Brit. The top
on this car is tight, and rear windows are clear with no clouding
or any signs of tearing. A shout out to the British luggage rack
for outings that require an overnight stay. MG rally style aluminum
wheels are on all 4 corners and show up in 8 spoke form.
Interior
A swing of the doors and we have black vinyl for the door panels.
This is showing a bit wrinkled and is peppered with black knobs and
pulls and aftermarket speakers. The buckets are in black cloth with
an almost 3D horizontal and vertical ribbed pattern to compliment
the lightly textured grain seat sides and headrests. The original
dash is upfront and in splendid condition. Overall, in very nice
condition with original gauges and an aftermarket AM/FM/CD player
tucked into the factory location. A nice center console in black
with an ashtray and the shift lever with its decidedly British wood
knob topper. Black carpet covers the floors, and nice black rubber
MG mats cover the carpet. A peek into the trunk and it has been
completely redone and shows in body matching Carmine with nary a
flaw.
Drivetrain
A pop of the bonnet and we are met with a well restored engine bay
holding the correct 1800cc engine. A Zenith 175CD5T carburetor is
on to feed this 4 popper and we note the addition of an electric
cooling fan. This is backed by a 4-speed manual gearbox that sends
power to a 3.909 geared rear axle. Much of the electrical
improvements can be noted under the hood with a modern fuel/relay
box and clean and concise wiring.
Undercarriage
Giving the car a lift, we see a sea of black undercoated metal. A
mostly rust-free environment undercarriage save for a few steel
parts that have surface rusting. The unibody and suspension are
solid, and as mentioned we see no invasive rust anywhere.
Independent coil spring suspension up front and leaf springs on the
rear, and power front disc and power rear drum brakes tell the
story.
Drive-Ability
It starts right up, a bit of a climb downward to get in, but good
acceleration, smooth ride and comfortable interior, especially the
seats. Stops quickly and safely with no pulling to one side with
all functions operating as they should.
If you have a hankering for an attack of a winding country back
road, with the top down, sun in your face, and wind in your hair
tool, then this nice example is probably beckoning. This well
dressed, classy British royal is a fine thing to look at and a fun
thing to drive. With all rust remediated, electrical upgrades and a
plush cloth interior, you will be spit spot!
GHN5UL487117G
G-MG
H-BMC B Series 1.8
N-2 Seat Roadster
5-MK3
U-LHD USA
L-1979
487118G-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
