1980 MG MGB

Convertible

109.8 CID - 1798CC

Manual

168Y1670168

Clear

Gasoline

MGB RED ROADSTER LOW MILES MG HISTORY A FINE EXPRESSION OF THE IDEAL SPORTS CAR STILL RETAINS ITS STATIS AS ONE OF THE LONGEST LIVEDONE OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE ON THE MARKET MG…………….ONE OF THE BEST-LOVED SPORTS CARS THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN FOR PURE ENJOYMENT THE MGB IS HARD TO BEAT AND IT IS A FINE VALUE TODAY. Few cars have enjoyed the popularity of the MG two-seater Roadster. MG, more than any other brand was responsible for introducing the joys and quirks of sports cars to the American enthusiasts in the early fifties. The two letters MG simply stand for “Morris Garages.” In the 30's, during a five year period, MG won 37 major international events. MG also created the first 757-CC car to reach 120 MPH and the first car of any kind to top 200 MPH. The name lives on and so do the many MG enthusiasts. Spring is here! It is “Cruisin’ time!” The MG offered here is a highly original motor car with only 54,000 miles. It has been owned by the same person for 25 years. For all of its 30 plus years, it shows very well – beautiful and highly original. It is sound, straight, handles exceptionally well with no known issues. There are no strange noises, shakes, or shimmies. I will take you through the entire car step by step with photos and words starting with the exterior. EXTERIOR This is the absolute best color combo for this car - brilliant red with camel interior. An outstanding eye grabber form any distance. This is not your normal MG. The car is not perfect but it has had excellent care. All of the factory seams are there and original including the doors. The floors are completely solid, not all slicked up in order to make a quick sale. Allow me to advance for just a minute. I removed the behind the seat mat in order to view the floor. It is very close to original condition, even around the battery housing. The car has the original fitted factory door edge guards – a small thing, but impressive! The doors, bonnet and trunk open and close with ease. There is no door sag. All of the moving parts line up correctly. All of the lights are in excellent condition including the front and rear side lights. The glass shows well including the wind screen. The side windows, including the vents, open and close easily and fit exactly right. The tires, wheels and beauty rings are in very good condition. HERE IS THE BEST PART: Seldom do you find an MG with a top that fits PROPERLY! This top is in very good condition and it has a wonderful fit. The tonneau cover is flawless and it too fits perfectly. All of the zippers open and close exactly right. I think it is in new condition. There are no stains or water marks on any of these covers. The boot is also in excellent condition. With the tonneau in place with just the drivers side open, it is nice and cozy even on a chilly day. Talk about fun..........note the photo with the top and windows in the up position; the top up with the windows down including the rear window and the top down with the tonneau open on the driver's side and with it completely buttoned up and lastly with the top down and the boot in place. INTERIOR I will show every bit of the interior with close up photos and words. When opening the doors, you will find an inviting interior with true sports car luxury, originality and pleasure all rolled together creating a truly beautiful interior. The door sills and door pads are in very good condition. The driver’s side carpet shows some wear. However, in my opinion, it is acceptable. The original MG rubber mats are still in place. The dash is hard to fault in any way. It is correct, brilliant and absolutely beautiful. The gauges are spotless, clear and very shiny. The glove box looks like new. The dash pad and visors are just like new. The MG owner’s book is included. Just another small but meaningful item is the shift boot.....EXCELLENT. The seats are not torn or worn. They sit well and all movement is functional. There are no tears on the seat backs. The steering wheel is in very good condition. ENGINE The engine and engine compartment are orderly and complete. It is very clean and complete. Not a thing is out of place. If you are so inclined, open the bonnet for display. The engine is very responsive and it goes through all four synchronized gears with surprising quickness and ease. It hugs the road and is quick to respond to any correction. The clutch and brakes are correct. This is a very tight car. It handles and drives very well at any speed. This car is a WHOLE LOT OF FUN TO DRIVE. TRUNK The trunk is clean and complete. Find the original jack and spare tire fitted in their proper position. It is next to impossible to find one like this. The floor is untouched. There is no rust repair to be found. It is completely solid. View the close up photos. This is the REAL DEAL! UNDER CARRIAGE The under carriage is also completely solid. There has never been any repair. It is original. The photos are not pretty but I wanted you to see how well preserved it is. You just do not find them like this....ANYWYERE! This is a fine low mileage motor car worthy of a good home. We rate all of our vehicles considering overall condition including interior, exterior, originality, under carriage, performance and dependability. NADA values the car in its present condition at $9700. This is a solid investment A wonderful motor car to drive and enjoy. Below you will find 79 close up photos placed into 5 categories. Buy with confidence. WHERE DO YOU FIND ONE LIKE THIS? REASONABLY PRICED AND A WHOLE LOT OF SPORTS CAR FOR THE MONEY REMEMBER TO PLACE YOUR BID. This is a 10 day listing which will end THURSDAY, March 7, 2013 at 9:01 P M EDT! _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Here are 79 close up pictures showing every part of this roadster. EXTERIOR PHOTOS INTERIOR PHOTOS ENGINE AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT PHOTOS TRUNK PHOTOS UNDER CARRIAGE PHOTOS If you have any questions about this or any of my other auctions or if you would like to inspect this vehicle, contact us via e-mail or phone me at 810-691-5590. Our reserve is fair and represents a wonderful value. This is the kind of investment you will not tire of. Always new and exciting. Something no one else has. Welcome to the WONDERFUL WORLD OF CLASSIC CARS. We want you to enjoy your classic car and to bid with confidence. We will not offer cars that do not meet our standards of inspection. We present each automobile as accurately as we can. No known defect will be covered up. Keep in mind these are vintage automobiles that all need something. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. This is part of the fun of owning something that almost no one else has, a part of motoring history. Take the time to understand your classic car. It will increase in value. BEFORE BIDDING PLEASE READ ABOUT US AND OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS If you have any questions about this or any of my other auctions or if you would like to inspect this vehicle, contact us via e-mail or phone me at 810-691-5590. Thank you for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you. Please bear in mind that if you are the winning bidder, vehicles are available for pick up ONLY during business hours Monday – Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. EVERYONE LOOKS AT VEHICLES THROUGH DIFFERENT EYES. Even experienced buyers do not see things you might see. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO LOOK BEFORE YOU BID. Keep in mind these vehicles need attention, they need to be tweaked and time needs to be spent in order to know their strengths and weaknesses. My suggestion is to get familiar with your classic car. You purchased an old vehicle to experience motoring FROM THAT ERA. These classics are much different than today’s modern vehicles. Wear and tear is a part of all used vehicles. Age, road conditions, maintenance and pride of previous owners are all part of a vehicles condition. ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD WHERE IS AS IS. We have provided as much information as we can to assist bidders. However, it is the responsibility of you, as a buyer, to check out the vehicle before bidding. If you have questions or doubts or are unable to get funded, please do not bid. Ask any questions you may have before bidding. It is the responsibility of the buyer to verify the accuracy of any statements we make regarding the condition of the vehicle and the included equipment. We make no guarantee as to the accuracy of our descriptions. We are a bonded, licensed dealer and have been in business for over twenty years. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Winning bidder must contact us via phone or email within 24 hours of auction end, and confirm payment arrangements at that time. In order to complete this purchase, a $500.00 non-refundable deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 7 days of auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. If you need assistance with making shipping arrangements, you may call 1-888-863-6878. It is imperative that your shipping company contact us to make an appointment for pick-up 24 hours in advance. Vehicles can be picked up ONLY during business hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. AS IS - NO WARRANTY It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. ALL REPAIRS WILL BE SOLELY YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. We welcome you or your agent to inspect this vehicle before bidding. All of our vehicles are available for inspection by appointment only, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. We will, at no cost to you, pick you up at Bishop International Airport. Please call 810-691-5590 to set up an appointment. The seller will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer’s request. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any statements about the vehicle. The information on the window form for this vehicle is part of this contract. Information on the window form overrides any contrary provisions in the contract of sale. All Michigan buyers are required to pay the 6% sales tax and applicable fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Michigan law requires us to collect and FORWARD all applicable state taxes to your state. Canadian and other foreign buyers are NOT required to pay 6% Michigan sales tax as long as the vehicle is exported. Tag and title fees not included. The State of Michigan does not keep record of vehicle miles older than 10 years. Vehicles older than 10 years will show the miles as exempt on the title.