This two-owner 1974 1/2 MG MGB has been with the seller for 41 years and is powered by a rebuilt 1.8-liter I4 backed by a rebuilt four-speed manual transmission. Features include a luggage rack, newer tires, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, and a Sony AM/FM/cassette stereo. Finished in red and equipped with a newer black convertible top over a black vinyl interior, this garage-kept MGB comes with a car cover, receipts, vehicle documentation, owner's and shop manuals, a box of additional parts, and Tennessee registration in the seller's name.
This is one of 5,273 1974 1/2 MGB roadsters exported to North America, according to the North American MGB Register. In 1995, the reportedly rust-free exterior was refinished in a Ferrari shade of red. Features include black rubber bumpers, a fender-mounted antenna, full-length side trim, a matte black driver-side mirror housing, white side accent stripes, a newer black vinyl folding convertible top, and a chrome luggage rack. There are imperfections in the rear bumper that can be seen in the gallery to the right.
A set of 14-inch black and silver Rostyle wheels with bright center caps and trim rings is wrapped in newer 185/70 Hankook Kinergy ST radial tires that have accrued only 253 miles.
The bucket seats, trim, and door panels are upholstered in black vinyl. Features include manual steering and windows, a center console with a manual transmission shifter, a Sony AM/FM/cassette stereo, and a three-spoke steering wheel with a wood rim.
A 120-mph speedometer, a 7,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure are located ahead of the driver. With 118,000 miles added during current ownership, the rolled-over odometer effectively reads 150,420 miles, which the seller reports to be accurate.
Power is provided by a 1.8-liter I4 equipped with an APT (Advanced Performance Technology) performance camshaft and backed by a four-speed manual transmission. The seller notes that 800 miles have been added to the car since the engine and transmission were rebuilt in 2016. In addition, the dual Triumph Spitfire 1500 carburetors have been rebuilt and equipped with MGB float bowls and different throttle shafts. In September 2021, the intake gasket and the intake manifold and carburetor spacers were replaced, the timing and the vacuum advance were adjusted, and the carburetors were tuned.
This MG was factory-equipped with an independent front suspension and a solid rear drive axle. Braking is provided by manual front discs and rear drums.
The seller will include a car cover, receipts, vehicle documentation, owner’s and shop manuals, repaint photos, and a box of additional parts as part of the sale.
