25-Years-Owned 1980 MG MGB Roadster Limited Edition

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1980 MG MGB Limited Edition marked the end of an era for the beloved British roadster. Celebrating the conclusion of MGB production after 18 years, U.S.-market Limited Editions all wore black paint with silver rocker panel stripes and MGB branding, a front air dam/spoiler, GKN 14-inch five-spoke alloy wheels with red MG center badges, and a chrome rear luggage rack. Inside, the cars featured black bucket seats and carpet, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a dash plaque that distinguished them from standard models.

Mechanically, these cars retained MG's familiar 1.8-liter B-Series engine and four-speed manual transmission, offering reliability over raw performance. Approximately 6,668 units were built for the U.S. between late 1979 and ’80.

Despite its unique original attributes, this 1980 MG MGB Limited Edition model was repainted and reupholstered during a refurbishment performed prior to the seller's acquisition in 2001. It received British Racing Green paint and repainted wheels, a tan convertible top, tan leather upholstery, tan carpet, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, and a Sony AM/FM/CD stereo with four speakers. Additionally, the seller states that extensive recent mechanical servicing has been completed, as detailed below.

This 25-years-owned MGB is now offered at no reserve with a tonneau cover, car cover, workshop manual, and a clean Georgia title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Under current ownership since January 2001

• Previous comprehensive refurbishment

• Refinished in British Racing Green over tan leather bucket seats

Factory Equipment

• 1.8-liter B-Series inline-four engine rated at approximately 63 hp

• Four-speed manual transmission

• Rack-and-pinion steering

• Power-assisted front disc brakes, rear drums

• Dual-circuit braking system

• Chrome luggage rack

• Front air dam

• Full rubber impact bumpers

• Limited Edition dash plaque

• 85-mph speedometer and 7,000-rpm tachometer

• Clock

• The chassis number (GVVDJ2AG504428) decodes as:

  • G – MG

  • V – MGB

  • V – North American market

  • D – Roadster

  • J – 1.8-liter B-Series inline-four engine

  • 2 – Left-hand drive with 4-speed manual transmission

  • G – Abingdon (UK) assembly plant

  • 504428 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• Restoration prior to 2001 included:

  • Refinished in British Racing Green

  • Repainted wheels

  • Reupholstered in tan leather with tan carpet

  • Wood-rimmed steering wheel and shift knob

  • Sony AM/FM/CD stereo with four speakers

Servicing

• Recent work reportedly includes:

  • Rebuilt carburetor

  • New throttle and choke cables

  • New fuel pump and fuel lines

  • New spark plugs and wires

  • New distributor cap and rotor

  • New points, condenser, and ignition coil

  • New exhaust system

  • New thermostat

  • New cooling fan

  • New clutch master cylinder

  • New slave cylinder

  • New clutch hydraulics (lines/hoses as applicable)

  • New master brake cylinder

  • New rear brake lines

  • New starter and solenoid

  • New battery

  • New fuse panel and relays

  • New turn signal/high beam and horn switch

  • New headlamp and hazard switches

• 2013: Michelin XZX 165SR14 tires

Known Imperfections

• Paint imperfections, including a rust bubble on passenger rear fender

• Wheels have some scuffs

Ownership History

The seller of this 1980 MG MGB Limited Edition purchased it in Alabama in January 2001. The seller says, “The car runs great, and all electricals work.”

Included Items

• Spare tire with carpeted cover

• Replacement side mirror

• Tonneau cover

• Car cover

• Complete workshop manual

• Fire extinguisher