Vehicle Description
1977 MG MGB Roadster
MG's can trace their roots the Morris Oxford of the 1920 which were
modified by Morris Garages and MG Super Sports were added to the
nose the Oxfords. Think Yenko Camaro and you'll have an idea of how
MG's were started. By 1928, the company had grown large enough to
create a company separate from Morris Garages and the MG Car
Company was born, eventually being owned by numerous corporations
over many decades.
For consignment, a 1977 MG MGB roadster in a great color and
wearing 14-inch Minator wheels, great bucket seats, and a luggage
rack on the back for weekend jaunts.
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
Damask Red is a shade of burgundy paint that coats our car, fronted
by a rubber bumper that could use a bit of detailing but is in
great shape. The inset headlights wear chrome rings while marker
lights are sculpted into the bumper and side markers ride the
fender at headlight level. A side trim piece intersects the body of
the car for visual interest and maybe to save a ding or two along
the way. Around back, the tail is finished by the protruding tail
lights with the amber taking up a good part of the light that's
topped by red. Reverse lights are small cubes located on the rear
panel above the rubber bumper. The MG octagon is partly obscured by
the luggage rack which provides extra storage on this diminutive
little Brit, and from back here we note the rear window of the soft
top is crystal clear, as are the side windows. The 14-inch Minator
are a great choice here, and a common one for good reason on MG's.
Most of the metal work is in great shape. Imperfections include
scuffs and scratches near wheel openings and a tear in the canvas
top.
Interior
The door panels are constructed of black vinyl in a simple design
with basic hardware and an added speaker, with the vinyl showing
just a bit of looseness. Tall backed bucket seats feature the weave
grain in the vinyl and a simulated tuck and roll design, and each
wears a head restraint and are in very good condition. The 3 spoke
steering wheel is wrapped with an aftermarket cover and leads to a
busy little dash with six gauges, four idiot lights, and numerous
toggles and knobs on a textured black face all showing a bit of
patina. The plastic molded center stack contains an AM/FM/CD player
and vent controls while the glove box is nicely molded into the
dash and shares an edge detail on the bottom. The wood topped
shifter in the center console is nice and booted in black leather
with a loose retention ring, and fronted by a clever cupholder that
some smart aftermarket company designed to fit the space. The
armrest behind it all shows some wear and the ashtray shows some
rust. Low pile black carpet covers the floor, loose in some places,
but in overall decent condition. The trunk is mostly barren but
contains a spare tire.
Drivetrain
Under the bonnet we find a driver quality 1798cc inline 4 cylinder
engine rated at 62 horsepower and fed by a 2-barrel carburetor. The
4-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels and 3.90
gears. Power brakes are onboard this sports car with discs in front
and drums in the rear.
Undercarriage
Driver quality conditions prevail underneath as well with surface
rust, some of it pitted, grease sling from the front U-joints, and
a touch of oil on the flywheel cover. But the knuckles are clear of
grease and we're not seeing invasive rust anywhere. A factory
header ends up in a single exhaust that encounters a stock style
muffler before exiting via a straight pipe out back. There is no
catalytic converter present. The suspension set up consists of coil
springs up front and leaf springs in the back.
Drive-Ability
British roadster DNA wrapped up in a tidy little package, MGB's
never fail to gain our appreciation and vintage models with a bit
of patina add some flavor to the mix. There's not much horsepower
here, but there's plenty of fun with a low center of gravity, easy
rowing through the gears, and great handling around the solo course
we lay out in our heads on the test loop. Of note things that don't
work include the reverse lights, horn, and radio. All other
functions work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents
that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
You've got the muscle car, you have a luxury car, maybe a truck or
two. Well, if you're missing an authentic British roadster from the
mix, you're missing a unique experience with a gokart like ride and
open air fun. They don't take up much room, don't eat a lot of gas,
and garner big attention on the road. "Hey, look at those people in
that little convertible. They must be having some fun!" And our
studious observer would be.
GHN5UH415229G
G-MG
H-BMC B Series 1.8L
N-2 Seat Roadster
5-MK3
U-USA Spec LHD
H-1977
415229G-Sequential Unit Number
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