1971 MG B Roadster
VIN GHN5UB238242G
What’s special about this listing
This 1971 MG B Roadster represents a wonderful opportunity to own a piece of British motoring history. According to the seller at Frazier Motorcar Company, this lovely example comes equipped with factory overdrive and is described as solid mechanically with the overdrive working as designed. The vehicle showcases a striking Blue exterior paired with a Black interior, and maintains its Original & Highly Original condition - a testament to careful preservation over the decades.
The car's condition is particularly noteworthy, with the seller reporting good chrome and nice sills, a like-new soft top, and a dash void of cracks. The gauges are described as clean, crisp, and fully functional. According to the listing, the body panels are straight with good panel fit and gaps, and the vehicle has a strong run and drive with tight suspension components. The engine is said to be cool running with strong pulling power, paired with a good transmission featuring good synchros for smooth shifting.
From a market perspective, comparable 1971 MG B Roadsters in similar original condition typically range from approximately $10,800 to $18,600, with mileage and specific condition being key value drivers. This example's low mileage of 12,121 miles (though total mileage is unknown per Classic.com records) places it among the more desirable examples in the market. The MG B remains one of the most iconic British sports cars ever produced, with over 500,000 units built between 1962 and 1980, making it both accessible and historically significant for collectors.
Key characteristics:
- Factory overdrive for relaxed highway cruising
- Low mileage of 12,121 miles
- Original & Highly Original conservation status
- Manual transmission with good synchros
- Blue exterior with Black interior
- Crack-free dash with working gauges
- Tight suspension and strong mechanical condition
- Located at Frazier Motorcar Company in Lebanon, TN
For more information on the MG B Roadster market and similar vehicles, visit the MG B Roadster market page on Classic.com.
Specs
Details about this vehicle - decoded from the VIN & CLASSIC.COM curators. Contact the seller for specifics about this listing.
- Year
- 1971
- Make
- MG
- Model Family
- B
- Model Generation
- MK III
- Model Variant
- Roadster
- Model Trim
- -
- VIN
- GHN5UB238242G
- Mileage
- 12,121 mi TMU
- Originality
- Original & Highly Original
- Engine
- 1.8L I4
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Vehicle Type
- Automobile
- Body Style
- Convertible
- Driver Side
- LHD
- Doors
- 2 Doors
- Color Group (Ext)
- Blue
- Color Group (Int)
- Black
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About this Seller
Frazier Motorcar Company
Frazier Motorcar Company is a premier dealer specializing in European collector cars, with a particular passion for maintaining the legacy of iconic marques like Austin Healey. Their curated inventory features a diverse range of high-end European classics, treating each vehicle as a unique piece of engineering art and history.