1979 MGB Roadster

Year:	1979
Make:	MG
Model:	B
Price:	$4,990

Description:

The MGB brings the pleasure of driving a sports car to a truly affordable level, and this Burgundy ’79 model is no exception. It is a blast to drive—top up or down—and pleasing to the eye. Unlike many other sports cars, these MGBs have room enough for most drivers and can be driven year around. A nice running, low-mileage California car!

Refinished in the original burgundy, this MGB has a very pleasing look. The body is free from dents and, other than a few stone chips, the paint is clean and bright. Being a California car, the vehicle is largely free of rust other than some bubbling under the paint behind the front wheels and surface rust on the undercarriage. The seats are tan and could benefit from a refreshing. The dash has a crack in the vinyl and the driver’s seat—not atypical—needs a spot weld. The top is in good condition as is the rear window.

Mechanically, the car runs well: the 4 cylinder engine starts right up and the transmission shifts properly. The odometer reads slightly less than 46,000 miles, which the owner believes to be the original mileage. The underside of the car is largely free of rust and in a condition that is consistent with both the car’s mileage and its previous home.

Everything on this MGB works: lights, turn signals, horn, wipers, etc.—not something that is always found on British cars—with the exception of the emergency brake linkage. The steering is tight and the brakes are good. All in all, this is a car that is ready to be driven on a rally or to the mall. And wherever you take it, you will have fun getting there and still have money left in the bank!