1971 MG B Roadster
VIN GHN5UB248684G
What’s special about this listing
This 1971 MG B Roadster represents a particularly well-preserved example of one of history's most successful sports cars. According to the seller, this rust-free Southern States car has never suffered from rust or accident history, with factory-straight body panel gaps and seams that speak to its excellent provenance. The vehicle is described as having all rubber sills in good order, chrome in good condition, and a dash void of cracks and blemishes with crisp, clean gauges that work as designed. This green convertible with black interior exemplifies what collectors seek in an Original & Highly Original British roadster.
The MG B holds a special place in automotive history as the most successful sports car of all time, with over 512,000 units produced during its 1962-1980 run. The 1971 model year was particularly significant, seeing a 20% increase in roadster production to 24,031 units, with three-quarters of these destined for the American market. This Phase III MGB features the iconic 1.8L inline-four engine paired with a manual transmission, delivering the quintessential British sports car driving experience that made the MGB a timeless classic.
Key characteristics:
- 11,001 miles with total mileage unknown
- Original & Highly Original condition with excellent paint and chrome
- Manual transmission with good synchronizers
- Green exterior with Black interior
- Tight front suspension and good brakes
- Like-new soft top and deep tread tires
- Located in Lebanon, TN at Frazier Motorcar Company
Market data from Classic.com shows comparable 1971 MG B Roadsters in similar original condition typically range from $15,500 to $18,629, with the broader MG B Roadster market averaging around $12,000 across all conditions. This particular example's low mileage and exceptional rust-free condition place it among the higher-quality examples available. For more information on the MG B Roadster market, visit MG B Roadster Market.
Specs
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- Year
- 1971
- Make
- MG
- Model Family
- B
- Model Generation
- MK III
- Model Variant
- Roadster
- Model Trim
- -
- VIN
- GHN5UB248684G
- Mileage
- 11,001 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)
- Green
- 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.