Head turning red on black 1973 MG MGB.

This 1973 MG MGB roadster was acquired in 2014 by the seller as a non-running project. Subsequent recommissioning is said to have included a repaint in red and a reupholstered black interior, as well as a top end engine overhaul, a replacement clutch, and a refresh of the brakes. Power is provided by a 1.8-liter inline-four linked with a four-speed manual gearbox, and alterations from stock are said to consist of a Weber carburetor, electronic ignition, a CD stereo, an aftermarket oil cooler, 14″ turbine-style wheels, and more. This MGB roadster is offered for auction with partial service records and a clean New York title in the seller’s name.

The exterior was reportedly repainted red in 2015 and fitted with replacement chrome bumpers, while the black soft top is said to have been replaced in 2020. Rust repair was performed in the floors, while outlying rust is noted in the door jambs and around the body as shown in the gallery. Seller notes the

This 1973 MG MGB roadster was acquired in 2014 by the seller as a non-running project. Subsequent recommissioning is said to have included a repaint in red and a reupholstered black interior, as well as a top end engine overhaul, a replacement clutch, and a refresh of the brakes. Power is provided by a 1.8-liter inline-four linked with a four-speed manual gearbox, and alterations from stock are said to consist of a Weber carburetor, electronic ignition, a CD stereo, an aftermarket oil cooler, 14″ turbine-style wheels, and more. This MGB roadster is offered at no reserve with partial service records and a clean New York title in the seller’s name.

The exterior was reportedly repainted red in 2015 and fitted with replacement chrome bumpers, while the black soft top is said to have been replaced in 2020. Rust repair was performed in the floors, while outlying rust is noted in the door jambs and around the body as shown in the gallery. Other flaws include inoperable turn signals and brake lights, cracked paint, and a dent on the driver’s side quarter panel.

A set of 14″ Western alloy wheels are wrapped in 195/70 Goodyear Integrity tires showing 2014 date codes. The seller reports that the front brake pads, rotors, and calipers have been replaced during his ownership.

The interior was refreshed by the seller with black vinyl bucket seats, a replacement center console, and matching carpets. Amenities include a locking glove box, a wood shift knob, polished scuff plates, and a Kenwood CD stereo with aftermarket speakers and an amplifier. The battery has been relocated to the trunk.

An aftermarket wood-rimmed steering wheel frames a 7k-rpm tachometer and a 120-mph speedometer. The five-digit mechanical odometer indicates 22k miles, approximately 1,600 of which have been added by the seller. True mileage is unknown. The seller states that the speedometer reads inaccurately and a replacement cable is included with the car.

The 1.8-liter inline-four reportedly underwent a top end overhaul in 2015 and is equipped with a Cannon intake manifold, a Weber carburetor, an aftermarket oil cooler, an electronic ignition system, and an aluminum radiator. An oil change was performed in July 2020, and the headlights were repaired.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission, and the clutch is said to have been replaced in 2015. Additional underbody photos can be found in the gallery. The seller notes cracked paint, and a dent on the driver’s side quarter panel.

A set of 14″ Western alloy wheels are wrapped in 195/70 Goodyear Integrity tires showing 2014 date codes. The seller reports that the front brake pads, rotors, and calipers have been replaced during his ownership.

The interior was refreshed by the seller with black vinyl bucket seats, a replacement center console, and matching carpets. Amenities include a locking glove box, a wood shift knob, polished scuff plates, and a Kenwood CD stereo with aftermarket speakers and an amplifier. The battery has been relocated to the trunk.

An aftermarket wood-rimmed steering wheel frames a 7k-rpm tachometer and a 120-mph speedometer. The five-digit mechanical odometer indicates 22k miles, approximately 1,600 of which have been added by the seller. True mileage is unknown. The seller states that the speedometer reads inaccurately and a replacement cable is included with the car.

The 1.8-liter inline-four reportedly underwent a top end overhaul in 2015 and is equipped with a Cannon intake manifold, a Weber carburetor, an aftermarket oil cooler, an electronic ignition system, and an aluminum radiator. An oil change was performed in July 2020, and the headlights were repaired.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission, and the clutch is said to have been replaced in 2015. Additional underbody photos can be found in the gallery.