1970 MG MGB

Description

This 1970 MGB represents a value price in the desirable chrome bumper era. In fact, this is a desirable model year that shows some interesting originality from long-term care. So that makes for a nice mix of style and history in a truly iconic drop-top classic.

This is a late 1969 build for the 1970 model year. The story we're told on this one is that it spent decades under the care of the same family that had it from new. And then it has only had one collector/owner after that. This one wears its history nicely, and the red paint believed to be an older respray. It will show its age up close, but we feel that's a catalyst to tell the car's unique story. And there's still a good shine so that this drop-top looks good when you're driving on a sunny day. Plus, there are more distinct details to the 1970 model that make it desirable. It was the debut of the sporty black grille that really lets the desirable chrome front bumper take a more prominent style. And the split rear bumper was exclusive to 1970. There are even the right details to make sure everyone knows it's a true classic, like the fender-mounted passenger-side mirror, full-length trim, and wire wheels with bolt-on center hubs.

The red houndstooth interior is a distinct style that looks good against a red car. And of course, the cloth upgrade is quite nice to have on sunny days when you're wearing shorts. There are some sun-faded details that really just seem to go more with a car that has a history. Plus, the real appeal here is how the layout connects with the driver. The space between the three-spoke wheel and the stick shift is exceptionally close for comfortable and quick performance. Anyone settled in these sports seats can reach back with one hand and put up the top, and it fits sung with the roll-up windows to get you home on a rainy day. And while the sound of the motor should be enough for most of us, you also have the option of an AM/FM/CD stereo with Bluetooth for upgraded driving music.

Under the hood is a clean and correct 1800cc motor with side-mounted twin SU carbs. The engine bay has the clean look of good care, and that feeling is reaffirmed in the way this is a strong-running classic. The four-speed manual transmission is an ideal pairing because it's a smooth-shifting unit that makes it easy to stay in the ideal powerband. Front disc brakes and the MGB's legendary nimble handling are all about making the driving experience fun and confident.

This is a value price for a strong-running and ultra-desirable chrome bumper MGB. So if you love a driver's car with a great classic story, it's time to call today!