I have never owned an MG but I have fond memories of them as numerous people I know either owned or still own them. And the MGB-GT, closed body variant, is of particular interest to me. The GT has the road manners of the open car but it is a quieter, more secure ride. The GT version of the MGB was made between the ’66 and ’80 model years with ’74, the year of this example, being the last year for importation to the U.S. When I encounter one, I like to take a closer look so found here on Facebook Marketplace, and located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a 1974 example available for $7,000.

This GT example shows well, its most obvious styling cue is the unfortunate, Federally mandated, 5 MPH bumpers. While the look is not as deleterious as the black rubber bumpers that later adorned the MGB, the still detract from what is a Pininfarina styled body. The color is listed as green but it has a decided yellow hue to it. Beyond these observations, nothing appears to be out of place regarding the exterior. The description for this MG, via the listing, is non-existent and the pictures are scant so contacting the seller would be the best way to learn more. A close check for underside rust would be worth the effort, MGs of this error are known to suffer from that malady. There is no mention, or image, regarding the engine and its operative nature in this MGB-GT. Based on research, this much is known, the standard engine is a 1.8 liter, in-line four-cylinder engine developing 87 HP and backed up by a four-speed manual transmission.

As for the interior, we are told it is black and that’s it. There is no comprehensive image, just this single pic of the speedometer. This MG is being advertised as a 54K mile barn find and the overall condition, what is revealed, makes this a believable claim. It’s really unfortunate that there is no other image of the interior included. Upholstery work does not possess the complexity of metal work but it can still be very costly, especially if “stuff” is missing.

It would seem, based on one of the images that there has been some work performed on this MG as it is illustrated in very clean shape with the wheels and grille removed. Something’s been going on. The wording accompanying this listing would leave one to believe that this is an old ad. Regardless, it is so thin on detail that it really does the seller a huge disservice in terms of promoting the sale. The unfortunate matter is that this MGB-GT looks like it is in pretty solid condition and might be a good example to investigate further. Potential buyers, however, want details they can review and then make a decision as whether or not to contact the seller. If you were interested in this MG, would you pursue it further or is the paucity of detail, coupled with the price, a turn-off?