MG Barn Finds

Affordable Sports Car: 1979 MGB Roadster

The MGB was the replacement for the MGA and was built by British Motor Corp. and its successor from 1962 to 1980. It began as a 2-seat roadster which later expanded to include a coupe, and its variants had… more»

Sports Car Collection for Sale!

We see listings for collections come up for sale every now and again, and it’s always fascinating to see what collectors have hidden in their outbuildings and garages. This listing for an assortment of sports cars appears to be… more»

One Family Owned, No Reserve! 1953 MG TD

Running, driving, project cars are few and far between – either the car is so much a project that it can’t be safely run, or it’s not a project at all. Here’s one that fits the bill – a… more»

No Reserve: 1963 MG Midget

I have always considered my automotive tastes as eclectic, although there was a time when I barely gave small British sports cars more than a passing glance. However, that attitude was born of ignorance because it took only a… more»

Stored 35 Years! Volvo-Powered 1950 MG TD

While American cars of the late ’40s trended toward front fenders integrated into the body, Morris Garages (MG) sent the “Yanks” a classic full-fender sports car with running boards, triggering fond memories among WWII GIs who served in England…. more»

Kit Car Bonanza: Mercedes, MG, & Frazer-Nash

Kit cars have been around for decades, with the craze starting in California in the 1970s. Several manufacturers have been involved and a variety of mechanical underpinnings were deployed, often donated by the Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle. From Orange… more»

BF Exclusive: 1973 MGB With Overdrive And Hardtop

UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price! This 1973 MGB Roadster has been off the road since 2017 and while it’s a project, it should be fairly easy to revive and it comes with some desirable options…. more»

Head-Turning Driver: 1957 MG MGA

Different classics will appeal to a particular type of enthusiast. Muscle cars tick the boxes for those seeking raw performance, while luxury cars find favor with those wishing to be pampered. Classic British sports cars are sought by those… more»

Original Paint: 1967 MG Midget

From 1961 to 1979, the MG Midget was one of MG’s most popular automobiles. It was a pint-sized sports car built over four generations. The U.S. market was a popular destination and increasing safety standards made it harder and… more»

Six-Cylinder Project: 1969 MGC GT

Compared to its brother the MGB, the MGC is a harder car to find these days. While more than a half million MGBs were built between 1962 and 1980, just 9,000 MGCs were produced in 1967-69. The main difference?… more»

Dry Stored Since 1960: 1951 MG TD

The effect that MGs had on getting the sportscar movement started in America cannot be overstated.  Starting with American GIs discovering the virtues of a light car with good handling when stationed in Great Britain during World War II… more»

40-Year Garage Find: 1967 MG MGB GT

The popular MGB debuted in 1962 as a successor to the MGA and its variants saw production of more than a half million units through 1980. It began as a 2-seat roadster, but the enclosed GT joined the ranks… more»

Broken Brit: 1963 MG Midget Mk I

An MG Midget in prime condition is cheap, hardy, and fun. But here on facebook Marketplace we have a Midget of a different ilk. It’s a 1963 Mark I recovered from a barn, with just about every problem in… more»

Rare Color: 1958 MGA 1500 Roadster

Rarity claims are nothing new in the classic world, and all must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1958 MGA Roadster. It presents well, with the seller making the rarity claim surrounding its paint… more»

In the Barn 36 Years: 1973 MG MGB

The MGB was one of the most successful products of British Motor Corp. (BMC). In production for more than 18 years, total assemblies across all its variants topped the half-million-unit mark. This ’73 edition of the 2-seat roadster took… more»

Just Two Owners! 1980 MG MGB

The British-built MGB was the big brother to the MG Midget and was in production from 1962 to 1980. This example of the sports car is from the last year they were imported, and it looks solid overall with… more»