The MGB roadster was first introduced in 1962. More functional than previous MG’s, it replaced the streamlined MGA of the 1950s. A closed coupe called the MGB GT was introduced in September 1965 adding to the practical appeal of the model. Due to the continuing decline of sales in the U.S. market as well as the ailing health of the parent corporation British Leyland, production ceased in October 1980 after 386,961 roadsters and 125,282 GT’s were built.
With elegant lines and steady road-holding this restored red example has a very clean black and tan interior with a black soft-top. The inline four-cylinder engine is mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Along with bucket seats and center console, the MG also has an aftermarket Pioneer audio unit, heater/defroster, roll-up windows, factory wheels and a luggage rack on the rear deck.