1979 MG MGB chrome

Make

MG

Model

MGB chrome

Year

1979

Listed price

$8,000

Location

Worcester

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

0 miles

The MGB, a quintessential British roadster, arrived in 1962 as a more modern and comfortable successor to the MGA. It quickly became the best-selling MG of all time, embodying the accessible sports car ideal with its simple yet robust unibody construction, lively handling, and charming aesthetics. While the MGB's long production run saw various iterations, including the rubber-bumper models introduced in 1974 to meet US safety regulations, enthusiasts often seek out earlier chrome-bumper examples for their purer, classic lines. However, a lesser-known chapter saw some late-production MGBs, like this 1979 model, retrofitted with chrome bumpers, offering a unique blend of late-model refinements and vintage styling cues. This particular 1979 MGB presents a fascinating example of that rare chrome-bumper configuration, finished in a classic white. Having spent its entire driving life in California until its relocation four years ago, this MGB boasts a rust-free body, spared from the ravages of snow and road salts. Showing 99,000 miles on its original engine, the car has been a cherished possession of its current owner since 1988. While it has been stored in a heated garage for the past four years and requires a tune-up and fluid service, its excellent condition is evident, with only a small rust spot noted on the driver's side mirror. It features a five-speed manual transmission, though the fifth gear is currently disconnected, operating effectively as a four-speed. This MGB offers a unique opportunity to acquire a well-preserved, late-model chrome-bumper classic ready for its next chapter on the open road.