1979 MG MGB

Make

MG

Model

MGB

Year

1979

Listed price

$13,000

Location

Marietta, Georgia

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

53,000 miles

The MGB, a quintessential British roadster, arrived in 1962 as a more modern and comfortable successor to the venerable MGA. It quickly became the best-selling British sports car of all time, embodying the spirit of accessible open-top motoring for millions. While early chrome-bumper cars are often romanticized, the later rubber-bumper cars, like this 1979 model, represent the ultimate evolution of the MGB, benefiting from years of refinement and safety improvements. Produced until 1980, the MGB lineage concluded with over half a million examples built, cementing its place as a beloved classic and a gateway into vintage car ownership. This particular 1979 MGB convertible, showing a modest 53,000 miles, stands out with a thoughtful upgrade to its driving experience. While many MGBs from this era were equipped with manual gearboxes, this example features an automatic transmission that has been enhanced with an overdrive unit, rebuilt by an MGB gearbox specialist. This allows for more relaxed cruising, with overdrive engaged in both third and fourth gears via an early MGB-style switch conveniently located on the radio console. The clutch and its master and slave cylinders have also been refreshed, ensuring smooth and reliable operation. This MGB offers a unique blend of classic charm and enhanced usability, ready for its next enthusiast owner.