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MGB Convertible,1979 Great Condition,Very Low Miles, Same owner 35 years ~VIDEO

Condition: Used
Make: MG
Model: MGB
SubModel: Roadster
Type: Convertible
Year: 1979
Mileage: 57,900
VIN: GHN5UL471890G
Color: White
Engine: 4 CYL
Cylinders: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Description of 1979 MG MGB

Up for sale is my 1979 MGB Roadster that I have had for almost 35 years. It was purchasedin 1982 with only 4,000 miles and has been leisurely used over the yearswith currentlyonly 57,888 miles (Dial has never flipped these are original and actual). The car is mostly still stock and original with the original white paint. I took videos of the car being drivenand also of the car itself. I tried to get as many photos and videos of all imperfections as possible so please look carefully. Due to someone may want to buy this car without being able to see it I tried to show all the flaws not hide them. 2 Videos at bottom of this description. Please view!
The Good:
  • Very clean well cared for car.
  • Low miles with one owner for last 35 years
  • It is very mechanically sound, runs cool, shifts smooth and handles corners great
  • Gauges all work and light up
  • Horn, running lights, blinkers, headlights &breaklightsall work
  • Front windshield recently replaced
  • No chips or crackson any of the glass
  • Windows roll up and down easily and are in good condition
  • Windshield wipers work with newer wiper blades
  • Original car jack in trunk
  • Original Tonneau Coverin excellent condition
  • Original Top Boot inexcellent condition
  • Theoriginal 8 track radio by British Leyland Motors, Inc. M#BLM-10504comes with car if desired.It was taken out of car many years ago but I still have it and will give with car if buyer desires it. It worked when it was taken out about 25 years ago and I will try and get ittested to be sure if desired.
  • The black carpetis newerand is in excellent condition
  • Newerupholstery
  • Has backjump seat with seat belt
  • New tires and new spare installed from Discount Tire on 10/07/2016
  • Great sound system installed withamp andtwo 10" subwoofers
  • Original white paint job
  • No rust under car!

The Bad:
  • Front passenger CV Boot is torn and will eventually need to be replaced
  • I do have theoriginal softtop framebut unfortunately the original soft top is in too poor of condition to be used(replacementsoft-tops are readily available on eBay for under$250 or from Moss Motors for $319 if you desire the top)
  • This is more good then bad but the paint job is the original whiteand shows typical dings, minor dents,scratches, nicks,chips and other imperfections typical with age and the fact it has never been repainted. Hood has some small dings on it. Hard to get in photos but I did the best I could and if your concerned I can take more indifferent lights
  • Passenger side mirror is missing the mirror/glass and thus not on car. Holder comes with car. Just needs new mirror/glass. It is not on car in photos but I doshow photo of it.Has the screw to attach.
  • Driver side glass (small corner piece)does notlock properly
  • One of the rims is missing its beauty ring. You can remove the other 3 beauty ringsso rims all look the same or you could easily find a replacement beauty ringif desired.
  • No keysfor the trunk, doorsor glove box.
  • Trunk has adent where hook/stopper meets the trunk. This happened about28 years ago when myuncletried to slam thetrunk shut without unlocking the release button. I do have a replacement trunk thatwill come with car if buyer desires
  • Leather gear shift cover has rip in it at bottom. Not very noticiablebut is there- see pic
  • Dash has hole for choke but is missing cap. It did not have a choke only a cap that covered the hole.
  • Original cigarette lighter blows fuse but using a car charger does not so I am assuming it's thelighter that has the issue. Original lighter does come with car.
  • Blinker & brightsswitch isa bit loosebut does work
  • Front speakers are missing beauty rings/covers
  • Back seat has 2 very small tears. One on seat and one on backrest. Tears are glued shut withupholstery glue and not very noticiable

I have really tried via photos and videos and in this listto show all the flaws and imperfections on this car and not hide anything from a potential buyer.If you want to see something you can't make out or have any questions at allplease shoot me a message and I will re-video or photograph it close upfor you. If you want to see the gauges while going faster than I went in the videojust let me know and I willtakeit out and go on a higher speed road. Potential buyers are welcome and encouraged to come and test drive car and do a full inspection.Please buy this car with confidence for this car has a special place in my heart and I amselling due toit'sjust not practicalfor meto keep just to keep especiallywhen I really need the room in my garage for my daily driverthat is blackand sits out in the Phoenix sun because this MGis kept inside:)