MG B - V8 Cabriolet (1979)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 246 photos
  • Video: Walkaround, interior, engine test, and test drive
  • Paint thickness measurement
  • Appraisal report from October 2016 with a grade of 2+ available.
  • The vehicle was fully restored at the time and expertly converted to a Rover V8 engine and transmission.
  • Last service: 09/25; regular maintenance performed by a classic car shop
  • Odometer reading of 35,431 miles, verifiable

  Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 1979
  • First registration: USA
  • Engine: 3.5-liter Rover V8 engine with 156 PS, replacement engine
  • Transmission: Jaguar 3-speed automatic
  • Exterior color: British Racing Green
  • Interior: light brown leather upholstery
  • TÜV valid until 06/26, H license plate
  • Features:
  • Wood-trimmed steering wheel
  • Beige convertible top
  • Front disc brakes
  • Car stereo

  Condition

  Exterior

  • The car is painted in British Racing Green.
  • There is no record of any repainting. Paint thickness measurements ranged from 139 µm to 1004 µm.
  • The body is in good condition with slight signs of wear, minor scratches, or dents.
  • The underbody is in acceptable condition with visible rust. (Photo 190)
  • The vehicle has a beige convertible top.

  Interior

  • The car has a light brown leather interior with black contrast stitching.
  • The dashboard, controls, and the wood-trimmed steering wheel give the impression of being well-maintained.
  • There are no known major damages to the interior.

  Mechanics

  • The vehicle is registered and roadworthy.
  • There are no known functional defects.
  • It is equipped with a 3.5-liter Rover V8 replacement engine with a classic V8 sound.
  • The vehicle is equipped with a Jaguar 3-speed automatic transmission.
  • The engine responds immediately to the throttle.
  • Last major service: 09/25. A total of approximately €4,000 has been invested.

  History

  Ownership History

  • Number of owners: 3

  Service History

  • 2025: Last major service
  • Regular maintenance at classic car shops, including Birkefeld in Hamburg and Liese in Upper Bavaria

  Documents

  • TÜV report (Images 10, 210, 214)
  • Vehicle Registration Certificate (Images 211, 212) & Vehicle Title (Images 9, 213)
  • Vehicle appraisal (Images 215–220)
  • Invoices (Images 221–227)

  Summary

  For sale is a 1979 MG B V8 Convertible in British Racing Green with a beige convertible top. The vehicle combines the classic lines of the MG B with a 3.5-liter Rover V8 swap engine and a Jaguar 3-speed automatic transmission. The verifiable mileage is 35,431 miles. A valuation report from October 2016 with a grade of 2+ is available. According to the information provided, the car is in good body and interior condition, has never been in an accident, is rust-free, and was kept in a garage. There are no known functional defects. Regular maintenance was performed at classic car shops, including Birkefeld in Hamburg and Liese in Upper Bavaria; the last major service was performed in September 2025. The TÜV inspection is valid through 06/26 and is scheduled to be renewed; an H-license plate is included. With its V8 engine, classic British Racing Green paint, beige convertible top, and the included appraisal report, this MG B V8 Convertible represents an attractive opportunity for enthusiasts of classic British roadsters.