This 50th anniversary edition has been modified to rollback the factory horsepower reduction with a new manifold and 2 su carburetors. Finally, any mgbgt in north america with rubber bumpers is a 1974 12. S through a port in baltimore and was listed for sale in pennsylvania. This mgb has been repainted in her original red and shows very well. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors. Displaying 8 total results for classic 1974 mg b vehicles for sale. Classic car hub mg paint colours and factory codes. Mgb convertible top black vinyl zip out back window 19711980 new fits. A new engine has just been installed in the car with a performance engine, weber 2 barrel conversion, new clutch, motor mounts, moto lita steering wheel, new seats and a complete panel kit, new convertible top as we place this ad. The 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 1. In it you will find every specification on the mgb from 1962 through 1980. Honest john have 3 mg mgb 1975 classic cars for sale to choose from. This 1975 mgb is from south carolina and has no rust at all car was painted 4 years ago. Despite the fact that the mgb was a very old design by the 1970s, production continued to climb, peaking at 35,739 in 19751976. With its more unique styling, nimble handling, and extra practicality.
The mgb had a shorter wheelbase than the mga which it replaced and an altogether more squat appearance which produced a sportscar which was immediately attractive to the eye and many decades later it has remained a timeless design. Search preowned 1975 mg mgb listings to find the best local deals. Narrow down your mgb search by age, body or listing type online today. Even in its 18th year, the mgb found 14,315 buyers. It should have been the superstar of the 1962 earls court motor show in london, but ford turned up with its cortina and diluted the media adulation. What was original conceived as a closed car, evolved into a roadster.
With more than 1200 illustrations and text aimed at the diy enthusiast, this book shows you. Used 1975 mg mgb new car prices and used car book values. In 1957, frua, an italian stylist, was commissioned to style a new car. Where id is indicated, this means that there is insufficient data available from past sales or auctions. Mgb would this be a good value for a restored 1967 mgb. While its performance did not get any better, it did get a nice set of alloy wheels, a cool silver stripe, front spoiler, leathercovered threespoke steering wheel, and a nice dash plaque.
Finally, with the mg factory closed, the last new mgbs were sold as 1980 models. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1965 mg mgb classics for sale near you. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1975 mg midget classics for sale near you. We custom match your 1975 mg paint and send you a 1975 mg paint pen, mg spray paint, or brush bottle so you can fix 1975 mg paint yourself. This model continued in production until august 1971, and was then superseded by. Gateway classic cars is proud to present a spectacular array of 1975 mg mgb vehicles for sale. Clutch is strong, motor is strong, tires and brakes are good. This 19621981 mgb, mgb gt restoration manual by haynes, covers all models. Gateway classic cars of tampa is proud to offer this sharp 1975 mg mgb convertible. Free car consumer reports guide on buying auto vehicle products and services, vin number, autocheck, kelley blue book and the history of mgb cars from classic, exotic, used, new to prototype model cars. For further break down of categories use menu on the left side. The author of this book worked for british motor heritage, so you know this guy knows his stuff. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of mg mgb in 1976, the model with 2door roadster body and line4 1799 cm3 109.
Choose mileage and options to get your 1975 mg mgb mark iv 2 door roadster book value and price. Out of curiosity, does kelly blue book publish the value of the mgs still. British parts northwest valves, guides and springs mgb. New black convertible top frame mgb 197180 100% new made in the. In 1975, the mgb was given some minor cosmetic changes and the gt hatchback version was discontinued for the us market, but was still being produced in abingdon, england. Calendar year build dates are of historical significance only. Mgb the modern classic launched in september 1962 the new 1798cc mgb roadster caused a sensation when the car first appeared. Mg mgb classic cars for sale classics on autotrader.
Find out why collectors and enthusiasts around the world visit gateway classic cars. For this model it develops power and torque figures of 97 bhp 98 ps72 kw at 5500 rpm and 141 nm 104 lbft14. Mgb buyers guide manufactured from 1962 to 1980 by the british motor corporation and later british leyland, the mgb is considered by many to be the ideal english sports car. Free car consumer reports guide on buying auto vehicle products and services, vin number, carfax, kelley blue book and the history of mgb cars from classic, exotic, used, new to prototype model cars. As the mgas fullwidth body and 100mph top speed drove the company into the 1950s, the mgb took it into the 1960s. By 1967, changes were incorporated that lead to the designation of the mgb mk ii officially the 1968 model year. The first sports car driven by our east coast editor, andy reid, was an mgb, back when he was just 14 years old. This book is the one you will want if you are restoring an mgb, or if you are looking to purchase one. This is a garage kept car in good condition with all original miles. However, the new rear bench seat was of nominal use for most adults or older children. Great restoration project sam keller attends the 30th motor muster, a weekendlong festival celebrating vehicles produced from 19331978. How to renovate bodywork and chassis, including repainting. We have thousands of listings and a variety of research tools to help you find the perfect car or truck.
The gt was withdrawn from the american market in january of 1975 so bljrt could push the illfated tr7. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. For instance, if someone wants to buy a car, it is possible to check the vin number one the online. Mg mgb vin decoder lookup mg mgb vin and get history. This vehicle has a 2 door convertiblecabriolet type body with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels.
Car specifications mgb roadster rubber bumper 19751980. My local nissan dealer says they will give 1400 dollars over kelly blue book value of a used car for trade in. Find great deals on ebay for 1975 mgb and 1976 mgb. As the former owner of a dailydriver mgb plus some other british leyland steel that still causes me prince of darkness ptsd, junked mgbs always catch my eye. The mgb introduced improvements over the prior mg model that including rollup windows and glove compartments, to name a few. Instead of going to the mg collision shop, use touch up paint and save hundreds of dollars on your 1975 mg paint repair. New black convertible top mgb 197180 w zip out window robbins brand made usa fits. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 28 mgb models nationwide. Jun 07, 2017 the mgb has been driven just over 45,000 miles. Vintage, collector and antique auto value trends, model history and vin decoder. I have attempted to approximate the colour of the paint in the square opposite to give you a rough idea of the colour. Despite the fact that the mgb was a very old design by the 1970s, production continued to climb, peaking at 35,739 in 1975 1976. Comprising the official drivers handbook, workshop manual british leyland motors, david n.
Hagerty valuation tool suggests that a 1975 mgb iv for sale can be listed in one of three distinct categories. Gateway classic cars of dallas is presenting this 1975 mg mgb for sale. Thus, the 74 12 mgb remains a relatively rare vehicle. He began to restore the car, hoping to be done in time to drive. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The mgb was introduced in 1962 and would remain in production through 1980 with over halfamillion examples produced. Comprising the official drivers handbook, workshop manual. Like any good limited edition, however, mg quickly realized that demand should be the only limitation and ended up building 6,682, bringing the 18year total to 300,274.
This number contains vital information about the car, such as its manufacturer, year of production, the plant it was produced in, type of engine, model and more. Collector car value report 1975 mg mgb 4cyl 1798cc 63hp sae 4m. The strange thing is that you still see plenty of bs on their final stop before the crusher, more than 30 years. I am looking to get an mgb, preferably from the late 1960s. The mgb is a classic british roadster that was originally introduced in 1962.
Mgb profile, mgb buying guide, mg enthusiasts, mg owners, v8. Mg mgb 19621980 weber conversion kit wmanifold italian designed spanish weber fits. Category american classics antiques classic trucks exotics hot rods. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1974 mg mgb gt and assess the current state of the classic car market.
Mgb free vin check, vin number check, vehicle history. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of mg mgb gt in 1975, the model with 3door hatchback coupe body and line4 1799 cm3 109. In 1979, mgs owner british leyland did a limited edition of the b. Every mg car has a unique identifier code called a vin. I didnt see anything obvious on line that goes back to 1977.
The 19751980 mgb was handsomely styled, fun to drive, and relatively affordable, so it quickly gained a wide following. There is a shop nearby me called that both sells cars and restores them as well. Complete and detailed info on building a heritage mgb using a rover groupheriatge bodyshell. With more than 500,000 mgbs built, they are still plentiful at reasonable prices and with parts easily available, they are incredibly good starter cars. Out of curiosity, does kelly blue book publish the value of the mg s still. The fixedroof mgb gt was introduced in 1965 sporting a pininfarinadesigned hatchback body.
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