BF Exclusive: 1977 MGB Roadster

• Seller: David B rill (Contact)
• Location: Madison, Connecticut
• Mileage: 20,000 Shown
• Chassis #: GHN5UH416738G
• Title Status: Clean
• Engine: 1875 Inline-4
• Transmission: 4-Speed Manual

This 1977 MG-B Roadster, located in Madison, Connecticut, feels like one of those honest enthusiast cars that’s been part of a family for decades and is now ready for its next chapter. Listed as a Barn Finds Classified with an asking price of $8,500, it stands out not because it’s untouched, but because it was carefully gone through about 15 years ago and then actually used and enjoyed. That combination—restored but not parked away—tends to appeal to people who want a car they can get in and drive.

According to the listing, the car has been in the same family for over 25 years. Around 15 years ago, the owner disassembled it and worked through a wide range of updates and repairs. The seller notes that rust repair was limited to small sections in the doglegs, and that if something wasn’t replaced outright, it was refurbished. During that process, the engine was removed and rebuilt, a new wiring harness was installed, and the interior was updated with better seats, a new dashboard, and new carpets. A new convertible top was also fitted, along with new power brakes.

There were a few changes made to the exterior and overall presentation as well. The front rubber bumper was modified to be less prominent, and the car was repainted in a color described as Torro Rosso, often associated with Ferrari Red. The seller states the paint remains in very good condition with only minor blemishes, and that the underside is nearly free of surface rust with no rot or rust-through mentioned. The pinch welds were sealed and reinforced during the work, although the current owner isn’t certain why that specific approach was taken.

Mechanically, the listing gives a fairly detailed picture. The engine is described as an 1875cc inline-four running dual SU carburetors, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. The seller says the transmission shifts easily and that the braking system functions well. Additional updates include a Pertronix Flame Thrower ignition setup, a GM-style alternator, and a battery cutoff switch mounted behind the passenger seat. The exhaust remains stock in layout but is described as having a slightly deeper tone than original.

The car has reportedly seen about 15,000 miles since the work was completed, with the total mileage noted as 76,398, though the listing suggests under 20,000 miles have been put on it in its current form. The tires were replaced last year, and the car was driven on an MG club event where a clutch slave cylinder failure occurred and was repaired during the trip.

From an enthusiast standpoint, this feels like a car that’s been kept active rather than stored away, which can be appealing if you’re looking for something to drive and continue maintaining rather than start from scratch. The seller frames it as an enjoyable, responsive sports car that’s easy to live with in terms of cost and parts availability.

It’s being offered because the current owner, now 80, has decided to part with it while keeping other cars she enjoys driving more regularly. That kind of context often says a lot about how a car has been treated over time.