Make: | MG |
Model: | B |
Year: | 1979 |
Mileage: | 91000 |
VIN: | UPONREQUEST |
Color: | Blue |
Engine: | 1.8 Liter inline 4 |
Cylinders: | 4 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland, United States |
This 1979 MGB Roadster is powered by a 1.8-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in blue over black vinyl upholstery. Details include a replacement black soft top and boot cover, black side stripes, 14″ Rostyle wheels, front disc brakes, dual SU carburetors, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, door-mounted mirrors, a CD stereo, and a heater. The seller acquired the car in 2021, and subsequent service included replacing the steering wheel, left taillight assembly, thermostat, dash pad, door panels, speakers, and valve cover gasket. This MGB is offered with service records, spare parts, seat covers, a tonneau cover, and a clean Maryland title in the seller’s name. • Chassis: GVVDJ2AG502427 • 91k Miles Shown • 1.8-Liter Inline-Four • Four-Speed Manual Transmission • Blue Paint • Black Soft Top & Boot Cover • Black Vinyl Upholstery • Rostyle 14″ Wheels • Dual SU Carburetors • Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel • Door-Mounted Mirrors • CD Player • Heater • Tonneau Cover The car is finished in blue with black stripes and is believed to have been repainted between 2008 and 2015, at which point the car is said to have been rewired and the floor boards were replaced. Details include a replacement black soft top, a snap-on boot cover, door-mounted mirrors, and black rubber bumpers. The left taillight assembly was replaced in 2022. The Rostyle 14″ steel wheels are mounted with 185/70 Sumitomo front and Pirelli rear tires. A spare wheel and tire are stowed in the trunk. Braking is provided by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. The cabin houses bucket seats upholstered in black vinyl that extends to the replacement door panels that were installed in 2023, and the passenger seat is said to have been replaced under prior ownership. Interior appointments include a wood shift knob, polished MG-branded sill plates, a CD stereo, aftermarket speakers, and a heater. The dash pad, sunvisor catches, and window frame rubber components were replaced in 2023. Corrosion is noted on the floorboards. The 1.8-liter inline-four is equipped with twin SU carburetors and open-element air cleaners, and it was rated at 94 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque. Service under current ownership reportedly included cleaning engine compartment and replacing the thermostat and fan shroud in 2022, while the battery leads were replaced and the valve cover was removed, repainted, and resealed in 2023. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Corrosion is noted on the underbody. Spare parts, service records, seat covers, and a molded cupholder are included in the sale.
Vehicle Details
In 2025 brake line replaced and new suspension limit straps installed in rear.
Comes with additional parts and service records.