1979 MG MGB

Make

MG

Model

MGB

Year

1979

Listed price

$13,500

Location

Marietta, Georgia

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

53,600 miles

The MGB, a quintessential British roadster, arrived in 1962 as a more modern and comfortable successor to the beloved MGA. Its monocoque construction was a significant step forward, offering improved rigidity and occupant protection over its body-on-frame predecessor. Throughout its eighteen-year production run, the MGB became one of the best-selling sports cars of all time, embodying the accessible joy of open-air motoring for a generation. While purists often laud the earlier chrome-bumper cars, the later rubber-bumper models, introduced in 1974, offered improved crash safety and a more compliant ride, continuing the MGB's legacy of simple, engaging fun right up to the end of its production. This 1979 MGB Convertible, finished in a classic shade of white, presents a charming opportunity to experience that legacy. Showing 53,600 miles on the odometer, it stands as a well-preserved example from the final years of MGB production. What truly sets this particular MGB apart is its automatic transmission, a less common but highly desirable option that makes for effortless cruising. Furthermore, the transmission has been thoughtfully rebuilt by an MGB gearbox expert, now featuring overdrive in both third and fourth gears, operated by an early MGB-style switch located on the radio console – a subtle nod to the model's heritage within a later car. The clutch and its master and slave cylinders have also been renewed, ensuring smooth and reliable operation. This MGB offers a unique blend of classic British motoring character with modern-day driving convenience, ready for its next enthusiast owner.