1980 MG MGB

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

The MG MGB is the quintessential British sports car of its era and was made available in several different versions from its UK manufacturer, ranging from an open roadster to a three-door 2+2 coupe, along with a variety of engine sizes. 

After the MGB’s initial introduction in September 1962, numerous incremental improvements and upgrades were made until the final roadster rolled off the production line in 1980. Due to federal safety mandates, molded polyurethane bumpers — designed to handle a 5-mph crash without deforming — began to appear in 1975, adding 70 pounds and 5 inches to the car’s length. Although rubber-bumper MGBs have their critics, they’re still among the more popular classic sports cars out there. 

"The greatest pleasure in owning a classic like the MGB is driving it — the wind in your hair, the road winding out before you ... Drive it and discover this rare, sensuous feeling," the 1980 MGB sales brochure suggested. Nearly 17,000 buyers of the 1980 roadster did exactly that. 

Highlights 

• This 1980 MG MGB is from the final year of the classic British sports car 

• Finished in Russet Brown paint with side stripes over beige vinyl interior 

• Powered by a 1.8-liter OHV inline four-cylinder engine rated at 95 horsepower 

• Four-speed manual transmission optional electric overdrive 

• Tan fold-down convertible top 

• High-back bucket seats 

• 14-inch mag-style wheels 

• The chassis number (GVVDJ2AG514886) decodes as: 

  • G – MG 

  • V – MGB  

  • V – USA Federal specifications 

  • D – Roadster  

  • J – 1800cc B Series engine 

  • 2 – Left-hand drive  

  • A – 1980 model year 

  • G – Abingdon, Great Britain, assembly plant 

  • 514886 – Production number  

Features 

• Aftermarket Pioneer AM/FM/8-track stereo  

• Rear-wheel-drive, two-door roadster 

• Exterior rearview mirrors 

• Dual speakers in the doors 

• Four-spoke steering wheel 

• Multi-purpose lever on left side of steering column controls headlights, low/high beam, directionals, and horn 

• Lever on right side of steering column controls electric windshield washer and two-speed windshield wipers 

• Dash instrumentation: 

  • 80 mph speedometer with odometer 

  • Tachometer 

  • Fuel level 

  • Water temperature 

• Indicator lights: 

  • Beam 

  • Ignition 

  • Hazard 

  • Brake 

• Analog clock 

• Heater/defroster with two-speed fan  

• Manual rollup windows 

• Vent windows 

• Locking glove box 

• Ash tray 

• MG rubber floor mats 

• Front disc brakes 

• Rear drum brakes 

• Rack and pinion steering 

• Front independent suspension with coil springs 

• Rear tube-axle with semi-elliptic springs 

• Federally mandated rubber safety bumpers 

• Uniroyal Tiger Paw P185/70R14 tires 

• MG mud flaps on rear 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint chips up front 

• Light pitting on air intake chrome 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Haynes Repair Manual: MGB 1962-1980 

• Owner’s manual 

• 2019 North American MGB Register Mutual Aid Directory 

• 2024 Moss Motors catalog  

Ownership History 

The consignor of this 1980 MG MGB has owned it since 31 May 2024. 

Additional Notes  

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Craig Zimmerman  Phone: 586.707.5811‬  email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com