MG B V8 Roadster (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 Jaguar transmission.
  • Last service: 09/25; regular maintenance performed by a classic car shop
  • TÜV valid through July 2028

  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
  • TÜV valid through July 2028, H license plate
  • Features:
  • Wood-trimmed steering wheel
  • Beige convertible top
  • Front disc brakes
  • Car stereo

  Condition

  Exterior

  • Exterior color is British Racing Green
  • There are areas of repaint. Paint thickness measurements showed values ranging from 139 µm to 1004 µm.
  • The body is in good condition with slight signs of wear
  • The underbody is in well-maintained condition; there is some superficial rust on the axle carrier
  • There are no known instances of rust-through
  • 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 a well-maintained impression
  • There are no known major damages to the interior

  Mechanics

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

  History

  Ownership History

  • Number of owners: 3 in Germany
  • Initial registration: USA

  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 styling of the MG B with a 3.5-liter Rover V8 swap engine and a Jaguar 3-speed automatic transmission. The odometer reading is 35,431 miles. A valuation report from October 2016 with a grade of 2+ is available. The car is in good body and interior condition and has been kept in a garage. There are no known functional defects. Regular maintenance was performed at classic car workshops, including Birkefeld in Hamburg and Liese in Upper Bavaria; the last major service was carried out in September 2025. The TÜV inspection is valid through July 2028, and the car has an “H” license plate. With its V8 engine, classic British Racing Green paint, and the included appraisal report, this MG B V8 Convertible represents an attractive opportunity for enthusiasts of classic British roadsters.