If you are looking to experience what classic British sports cars are all about, there are few better choices out there than the MGB. Currently listed for sale on AutoHunter is one of them: a 1970 MG MGB Roadster. The MGB is a traditional British sports car that offers all the charm of a classic roadster with amenities that are lacking in other British cars of the period, including roll-up windows, a working heater, and an admirable level of reliability. In addition, the MGB is the best-supported British roadster in the world for parts availability, so much so that you can actually buy a complete body shell brand-new.
This MGB has been restored and is powered by its stock 1.8-liter inline-four mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in Tartan Red with a black vinyl convertible top over a black vinyl interior, the car is offered by the Babylon, New York, seller with a clear title.
The Tartan Red exterior looks like what you would expect of a restored car; I see no evidence of any issues with body fit and the paint looks excellent. In addition, the brightwork — including bumpers, door handles, grille, and door trim — all appear to be in excellent condition. The one thing I would attend to would be to strip and repaint the Rostyle wheels, as they don’t match the condition of the rest of the exterior.
The interior of this MG is also in excellent condition; even the crack-prone dash appears pristine. The seats have been recovered in the correct vinyl, and the door cards are correct and in pretty good shape, as are the stock correct door handles and window cranks. The carpet is just as nice. The cockpit of this MGB would be a very comfortable place to spend time during weekend drives.
Under the hood is the stock 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder fed by a pair of SU carburetors. Being a 1970 model, this car is equipped with one of the last MGB engines without any serious emissions equipment. When new, this gave the MGB 92 horsepower and 110 lb-ft of torque. That might not sound like a lot, but when you consider the MGB’s curb weight of 2,200 pounds, it is more than enough to allow the car to exceed 100 mph and easily keep up with modern traffic. In addition, the exhaust note of an MGB is the very essence of what a classic British car should sound like. Overall, while the engine compartment could use some tidying up, nothing looks troublesome.
The underside of this car looks to be in good shape as well, with no evidence of any rust issues. The steering rack appears to be in good condition, as do the suspension components. You never want to buy an MGB with rust in the chassis, and this one looks clean.
So if you have always wanted to experience what classic British sports cars are all about and also want a certain level of more modern civility, this 1970 MG MGB might be a great addition to your garage. You do need to get in there and bid before Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT) or you might just miss it.
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