1980 MG MGB

Description

The MG MBG represents the consummate British sports car from its era. It was an affordable car that came in several different flavors, from an open roadster to a three-door 2+2 coupe offered with inline four and six cylinders as well as a V8. The car was first launched in September 1962 and saw numerous developmental improvements until it, the last roadster, rolled off the production line in 1980. Celebrating 18 years of MGB, a special Limited Edition model was created in 1979 and 1980. The cars were all finished in black with unique silver graphics on the side as well as a plaque mounted on the dash denoting it was an LE. 

Highlights

• The final iteration of the definitive front-engined, rear-wheel-drive British roadster

• Built to commemorate the final year of the ‘B’ Roadster, this Limited Edition MGB is one of approximately 6,668 examples produced between 1979 and 1980

• Finished in Black with unique silver MGB-branded side stripes

• Powered by a 1.8-liter BMC B-series inline-four producing 95-horsepower

• Equipped with a four-speed manual transmission

• Completed by a hard top finished in a similar grain vinyl as the soft top 

• While only utilizing a five-digit odometer, the 84,831 miles displayed are believed to be original

Features

• Power front disc brakes

• Full-size spare wheel

• 14-inch GKN alloy wheels

• Leather-wrapped competition steering wheel

• Chrome luggage rack

• AM/FM cassette radio

• Vent windows

• Retractable side windows

• Limited Edition dash plaque

• Heater

• Front air dam spoiler, unique to the LE models

• Locking glove box

Known Imperfections

• Paint imperfections on the front bumper

• Cracked driver’s under-dash panel and damaged lower foot well trim

• Scratched paint near the soft top and door on the left rear quarter panel 

• Scuffed left rear bumper trim

• Paint imperfection near left rear side marker

Included

• Owner’s manual

• Hardtop

Ownership History

This 1980 MG MGB has been retained by the seller for over ten years and is thought to be only the third owner. 

Additional Notes

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

Contact: Cason Vogel Phone: 904.504.7848 email: cason.vogel@broadarrowgroup.com