Vehicle Description
1977 MG MGB Roadster
In a moment of creative ingenuity, MG's sales brochures in 1977
were die cut in the shape of an octagon, which was the shape of the
MG logo. In the MGB catalog, it states, "whether it's the wind in
your hair or the sun on your face, or the feeling of quick
response, or simply the fact that this is pure pleasure, it is
about as close as you're likely to come, without wings, to the
exhilaration of flying.". This lofty prose captures the spirit of
the roadster and why, historically, MG's have been among the most
popular.
For consignment, a 1977 MG MGB with a title verified 63,702 actual
miles. British roadsters were the standard bearer for future
generations of sports cars and MG's remain an affordable classic
with a huge enthusiasts' network around the country. Long before
the Miata was born, the MG's were the go to car for fun in the sun,
and we have a very nice example here.
Note: Due to modifications of the emissions control devices
installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and
federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on
public highways in your area
Exterior
Old English White coats the car in a color we might call cream or
ivory. It's beautifully offset by the black rubber bumpers, the
tires, and the black canvas soft top. The top itself is in good
condition with some hints of fading but no tears in the canvas nor
the three plastic windows. Metal trim around the windows, shoulder
line, mirror, luggage rack, and door handles are in nice shape.
Althoughthe 14-inch wire wheels would benefit from some restoration
to bring out the luster. Meanwhile, 185/70/14 tires with an early
2022 date code surround the wheels, and a snazzy upturned twin pipe
chrome exhaust tip leaves the back. Panel gaps are decent but not
perfect and overall the paint is in great condition with no
noticeable flaws.
Interior
We're impressed with the black vinyl door cards as this is often
where early wear and separation tends to show up. These are nice
and tight and look fantastic. The same could be said about the
bucket seats with their vertical stitched pattern and headrests. A
back shelf is covered with a carpeted piece and houses some
external speakers. The three spoke wood rimmed steering wheels is a
classic version and is complemented by the cherry wood knob on the
floor mounted shifter. Black molded plastic comprises the dash
material, housing essential gauges in a symmetrical layout that's
easy to read. Idiot lights, an AM/FM/Cassette radio, vent controls
and vents take up other real estate on the dash which is intact and
would benefit from a deep detailing. Low pile black carpet covers
the floors and along with the plastic panel on the footwell walls,
in good condition. The boot, (that's trunk for us Americans), is
clean, lined in carpet, and contains a spare wheel and tire.
Drivetrain
A 1798cc inline 4 cylinder engine with a new cylinder head is under
the bonnet and is rated at 62 horsepower. Two Su carburetors fuel
the engine which is tied to a 4-speed manual transmission. The
engine bay is very clean and indicates an attentive caretaker.
Power is transferred to the rear wheels where 3.90 gears are found.
A rebuilt master cylinder heads a braking system that includes new
brakes, calipers, and wheel cylinders. Disc brakes are up front
with drums in the back.
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath with surface rust, some road dirt, and
some drips. We note a good amount of fluid near the tail shaft,
residual oil on the oil pan, and some fluid on the rear
differential. The single exhaust is intact and leads from headers
to a stock style muffler in free flowing exhaust that terminates in
dual tips. There is no catalytic converter. The front suspension
has been rebuilt according to the consignor and the car has been
lowered one inch. Coil springs are found in the front while leaf
springs are found in the back.
Drive-Ability
Never get tired of taking these nimble little cars on a test jaunt.
62 horsepower in a car this size translates to a spirited gallop
and the lowered body accentuates that feeling of speed. It is one
of the more smile inducing cars in inventory and the reason for
their relative quick sales here at the mall is immediately evident,
they're just plain fun. Runs and stops well, but we have a few
checkmarks on our report card. The heater blower is inoperable, as
is the radio and we hear the horn relay clicking, but not
honking.
Another nice example from the folks at British Leyland. Clean and
generally well sorted, this is a great toy for lively weekend
drives. You're not going to need a ton of room to store it, and
there are likely old school experts in your area who know these
cars inside and out for peace of mind. So, get some wind in your
hair and some sun on your face, and get ready from some
exhilaration, as the pamphlet promises.
GHN5UH417709G
G-MG
H-BMC B Series 1.8L
N-2 Seat Roadster
5-MK3
U-USA Spec LHD
H-1977
411709G-Sequential Unit Number
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