15-Years-Owned 1971 MG MGB Roadster

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1971 MG MGB marked the final year of the MKII generation. Originally launched in 1962 as a successor to the MGA, the MGB was produced by the British Motor Corporation (BMC), later British Leyland. By 1971, the MGB had firmly established itself as a best-selling roadster, admired for its sleek styling, affordability, and engaging driving dynamics. 

Available as both a convertible and GT coupe, the MGB remained a symbol of accessible performance. The 1971 model retained the 1.8-liter B-Series inline-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Notable updates for ’71 included a revised grille and interior refinements, enhancing both aesthetics and comfort. The car featured independent front suspension, front disc brakes, and a rear live axle with leaf springs, offering a balanced ride. With over 31,000 units produced that year, the 1971 MGB remains a cherished classic. 

This MGB Roadster is refinished in red paint with a black convertible top and is powered by a 1.8-liter inline-four fed by dual SU carburetors. The four-speed manual transmission has been upgraded to an overdrive unit, and the car is accompanied by documentation from when it was sold new.    

Highlights 

• Delivered new to Foreign Imports Inc. of Arlington, Virginia 

• 1.8-liter inline-four with twin SU HS4 carburetors rated at 94 hp when new 

• Four-speed manual transmission with overdrive 

• Finished from the factory in Flame Red paint and refinished in its current tone  

• Black convertible top and vinyl upholstery  

• Front disc brakes 

Features  

• Optional silver-painted 14-inch knock-off wire wheels 

• 165 Vredestein Sprint Classic tires 

• Chrome-finished bumpers and bright trim 

• Polished luggage rack mounted to the truck lid 

• Side mirrors mounted on the left door and right fender 

• Cabin heater 

• MG-embroidered floor mats 

• Aftermarket steering wheel 

• Five-digit Smiths odometer displays 41,430 miles and is believed to have rolled over 

Known Imperfections  

• Paint chips and other imperfections in the finish 

• Worn trim 

Included  

• Initial delivery and sales documents 

• Partial service records 

• Tonneau, top boot, and car covers 

• Picnic basket and kit 

• Manufacturers literature 

• Removed steering wheel 

• Assorted spare parts and tools 

Ownership History 

This 1971 MGB Roadster was delivered new to Foreign Imports Inc. of Arlington, Virginia, and acquired by the seller in 2009. The seller reports, “Complete records from the last 15 years show the car was pampered with various mechanical and maintenance work performed,” and notes receipts are provided for work that includes “professionally rebuilt engine to stock specs with twin SU carbs in the early 1990s, upgraded to overdrive transmission.” 

This MBG is now offered with a clean Virginia title in the seller’s name.