It’s BOGO time! Buy one 1974 “chrome bumper” MGB and get a rubber bumpered ’78 edition – wow, such a deal! The seller tells us that this pair are “both in great shape” but I’m initially having a tough… more»
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Dec 3, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
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»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
Nov 26, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Donated Classic: 1980 MG MGB
Charity auctions are always interesting for the variety of cars that come under the hammer. This 1980 MG MGB is a perfect example of that theme. It is a solid classic that needs little to return to active service…. more»
Nov 23, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
May Be Great: 1971 MGB Roadster Barn Find
If you are a Barn Finds reader, you surely have learned a lot about MGBs by perusing these pages. Even those who are not enthusiasts of the marque know that these popular sports cars have but one mortal enemy:… more»
Sep 25, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Affordable Drop-Top: 1974 MGB
Finding a project candidate that is solid, affordable, and promises to be a straightforward restoration can be challenging, but that appears to be the opportunity awaiting the new owner of this 1974 MGB. The seller’s grandfather has been tinkering… more»
Sep 21, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Bowtie Under The Bonnet! 1980 MGB
It’s a 1980 MGB, one of the last, as ’80 was its grand finale. Yes, it has those outsized black rubber bumpers which seem to be the bane of ‘74.5 and later Bs. Anything else remarkable? Well, I guess… more»
Sep 12, 2023 • Auctions • 30 Comments
BF Auction: 1974 MGB Roadster
Rubber bumper MGBs represent a major bargain in the classic car world. You could swap out the bumpers for chrome ones, but frankly, this is a car that should just be maintained and driven! It’s not a perfect specimen… more»
Sep 1, 2023 • Auctions • 9 Comments
BF Auction: 1977 MGB Roadster
There are two things to love about classic British sports cars. The first is that they are enormously enjoyable to own and drive. More importantly, the elegantly simple engineering makes them the ideal candidate for an enthusiast seeking a… more»
Aug 26, 2023 • Exclusives • 8 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1979 MGB Roadster
British sports cars remain popular in the classic market, and there are good reasons for this. They provide an engaging driving experience, and the simple engineering of most makes them prime candidates for restoration and ongoing maintenance in a… more»
Aug 19, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
20 Years Stored: MGB GT Pair
What is it about old MGs that make owners inclined to buy them in batches and otherwise leave them clustered together for years at a time? I don’t think there is an automotive genre more prone to this sort… more»
Aug 8, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve! 1967 MGB Roadster
Barn Finds has covered MGs of all ilks, most recently this nice Braken orange “B” roadster that Russ Dixon wrote up on August 7th; it sold nearly instantly. Here’s another great opportunity to put a British roadster in your… more»
Aug 7, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Top-Down Fun! 1974 MG MGB
The MGB was a 2-seat roadster built by British Leyland from 1962 to 1980, replacing the MGA. These were fun cars that were a bit larger than the famous MG Midget. 1974 editions like this one were the last… more»
Jul 27, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Project Hatchback: 1973 MGB GT
The first MG skittered out of Morris Garages Limited in 1925, with a bull nose and bicycle wheels. A procession of gradually more evolved cars followed, flowing like a river, until 1980. Most of these sold very well indeed…. more»
Jul 13, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Running After 31 Years in a Barn: 1977 MGB
In many ways, falling in love can be compared to purchasing a collectible automobile. Nobody needs a car project for survival. We do what we do because we love the hobby. We also tend to fall in love with… more»
Jul 13, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Garage Find: One Owner 1974 MGB Roadster
MG sold 513,000 MGBs during the model’s production run from 1962 through 1980. With that many cars on the road, over that many years, arguments flare over which year is “best”. Early cars are prized for their spriteliness and… more»
