1979 MG MGB
$12,979
Vehicle Details
MG
MGB
1979
42,925 miles
GHN5UL495689
Other
Description
1979 MGB Convertible, Project Car, Red, Black Interior,1.8L Inline 4-Cylinder, 4-Speed Manual Here is a great opportunity for someone looking for a classic British sports car project with plenty of potential! This 1979 MGB Convertible is finished in Red with a Black convertible top and a Black interior featuring bucket seats and a center console. Under the hood is the classic 1.8-liter inline 4-cylinder engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. The MGB’s lightweight design, independent front suspension, manual gearbox, and traditional roadster layout helped make these cars one of the most recognizable and popular British sports cars ever produced.
The interior retains its classic sports-car feel with bucket seating, center console, tachometer, and driver-focused instrumentation. With the top down and a 4-speed in your hand, these cars offer the type of simple, mechanical driving experience that made the MGB famous. Important Project Car Information This vehicle is being offered as a PROJECT CAR and will require mechanical work before being considered road-ready.
The car was running previously but has been sitting for some time. It is currently in need of fuel system service, including a gas tank and sending unit. The braking system will also require repair, as the brakes are currently dragging.
Because of the time it has been sitting, the buyer should anticipate going through the vehicle mechanically before putting it back on the road. This is not being represented as a turn-key driver. Instead, it is an affordable opportunity to start with a complete classic MGB and bring it back to life.
Highlights Include: 1979 MGB Convertible Classic British Roadster Red Exterior Black Convertible Top Black Interior Bucket Seats Center Console 1.8L Inline 4-Cylinder Engine 4-Speed Manual Transmission Rear-Wheel Drive Independent Front Suspension Tachometer Previously Running Needs Gas Tank & Sending Unit Fuel System Will Require Service Brakes Currently Dragging & Require Repair Project Car Lots of Potential! Whether you’re looking for a weekend restoration project, an entry into the classic-car hobby, or simply have always wanted one of these iconic little British roadsters, this 1979 MGB offers a great foundation and plenty of upside for the right enthusiast. Bring your tools, bring your vision, and put this classic MGB back on the road where it belongs! While we do our best to provide the highest quality muscle cars with an honest and reliable description and realize the importance of transparency when selling vehicles. That being said, we have not built, modified, changed or personally owned this vehicle.
Whether this vehicle is consigned or owned by Past & Present Motor Cars we do not know the vehicles complete history since new. We want to be clear and try to answer any questions our customers might have prior to purchasing. Additionally, we not only welcome but we encourage 3rd party independent inspections.
Please inquire prior to purchase to make sure the advertised vehicle has not already been sold. We list our vehicles on multiple websites and a vehicle can sell at any time. If a customer chooses to purchase sight unseen (many of our customers choose this option) the customer accepts the vehicle AS IS and WHERE IS and understands we cannot address concerns after purchase.
For this reason, it's important all concerns are addressed prior to purchase. We make every effort to present accurate and reliable information, but use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale.
Financing is Available with low rates and Vehicle Shipping is available from our Showroom to your Garage. A Classic Car Warranty is Available for Purchase from a 3rd Party. Please speak to our Sales Associate or Company Representative for more information.
Our team is working and available anytime by Phone or Text for your convenience at 407-559-7759. Thank you for your interest!
Trim: Convertible
Classic MG MGB Buyer's Guide (1962–1980)
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Classic MG MGB Buyer's Guide (1962–1980)
I came to the MGB through the back door — as a Datsun person who kept borrowing a friend's roadster for weekend runs up the coast. What struck me wasn't the horsepower (there isn't much) but the engineering integrity: a proper monocoque structure, all-synchromesh gearbox, independent front suspension, and a remarkably well-sorted chassis for a car designed in 1960. More than half a million MGBs were sold over eighteen years, which means parts availability is exceptional and the community is enormous. It also means the market is flooded with cars that have been poorly maintained, badly restored, or modified in ways that hurt both performance and value. Buying right requires knowing exactly what to look for.
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