1980 MG MGB LIMITED EDITION

Make

MG

Model

MGB LIMITED EDITION

Year

1980

Listed price

$21,500

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

77,589 miles

The MGB, a quintessential British roadster, arrived in 1962 as the successor to the MGA, quickly becoming the best-selling sports car of its era. Beloved for its accessible performance, nimble handling, and timeless styling, it embodied the spirit of open-top motoring for two decades. By 1980, after nearly 20 years and over half a million units produced, British Leyland marked the end of MGB production with a special "Limited Edition" model. Only 6,668 of these final MGBs were produced for the North American market, distinguished by their unique black paint, silver stripes, special badging, alloy wheels, and a front air dam, cementing its place as a collectible farewell to an icon. This particular 1980 MG MGB Limited Edition presents a unique opportunity, showing a remarkable 0 miles on the odometer, suggesting it has been preserved as a pristine example since new. Finished in its signature Black with Silver stripes, this MGB is powered by the robust 109.8ci (1.8L) in-line 4-cylinder engine, paired with a precise 4-speed manual transmission, offering the unadulterated, connected driving experience MGBs are celebrated for. The interior details, including a leather-wrapped steering wheel and the distinctive Limited Edition plaque, confirm its rare pedigree, while the rear luggage rack and soft top with boot cover add both period-correct charm and practicality. This MGB Limited Edition offers a chance to acquire a piece of British motoring history in an extraordinary, virtually untouched state.