MG MGB Roadster (1978)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 151 images
  • Video including engine running
• A vehicle appraisal is available, grade 2
• The last service was performed in August 2025
• Restored vehicle; restoration report available in *Motor Klassik* 01/2018

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1978
• Engine: 1.8-liter four-cylinder with 95 PS (70 kW)
• Transmission: 4-speed manual
• Exterior color: Russet Brown AAE (BLVC205)
• Interior: Light brown faux leather (very similar to real leather)
• Currently without TÜV (driven with a red license plate), H-license plate available
• Features:
  • Roadster top
  • 2x SU HIF4 carburetors
  • Peco exhaust manifold with sport exhaust system
  • Koni rear shocks
  • Front axle lowered by approx. 4.5 cm
  • Moto-Lita sport steering wheel
  • VDO voltmeter
  • 123 Ignition
  • Lucas high-performance ignition coil

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Russet Brown
• The body is in good condition with only slight signs of wear
• The vehicle has been completely repainted
• There is a known accident history from a previous owner
• The soft top is original and could be replaced
• There are no known damages to the paint or body
• There is no known rust

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in light brown faux leather
• The interior is in good condition with slight signs of wear
• There are no known interior damages
• The vehicle features a Moto-Lita sport steering wheel and a VDO voltmeter

Technical Specifications

• The vehicle is currently not registered
• There are no known technical defects
• The 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine runs flawlessly.
• The 4-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly
• There are no known defects in the suspension or braking system
• The vehicle has been technically modified to include, among other things, 2x SU HIF4 carburetors, a Peco exhaust manifold with a sports exhaust system, a 123 Ignition system, and a Lucas high-performance ignition coil
• The suspension features a front-axle drop of approximately 4.5 cm and Koni shocks on the rear axle
• The last service was performed in August 2025.

History

Ownership History

• First delivery: USA
• Initial registration in the USA: November 21, 1978
• Number of owners: Unknown
• One accident is known to have occurred while the vehicle was previously owned

Service History

• Restoration completed
• Restoration report in Motor Klassik 01/2018
• August 2025: Last service
• Approximately 18,000 euros invested
• Extensive invoices, receipts, and documents available

Documents

• Service record book available, but not complete
• Appraisal report available, grade 2
• Folder containing invoices, receipts, and other documents available
• "Motor Klassik" issue 01/2018 with a report on the restoration available (Figs. 138–139)

Summary

For sale is a 1978 MG MGB Roadster in Russet Brown AAE with a light brown faux leather interior and a partially verifiable mileage of 83,000 miles. The roadster was originally delivered in the U.S., has an “H” license plate, and is presented as a restored vehicle with a completely renewed paint job. Both the body and the interior are in good condition; one accident during previous ownership is known. Particularly noteworthy are the existing appraisal report with a grade of 2, the restoration report in *Motor Klassik* 01/2018, the comprehensive folder of invoices and receipts, the technical modifications including SU carburetors, a Peco exhaust manifold, a sports exhaust system, Koni shocks, and 123 Ignition, as well as investments totaling approximately 18,000 euros. This is an attractive opportunity to acquire a classic British roadster with a documented restoration and a distinctive color combination.