1977 MG Other for sale $12,995
| 1977 MG Other $12,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $12,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
Everyone knows the friendlyand#44; accessible MGBand#44; but this 1977 MGB has a unique look that fixes everyones biggest complaints about the late Bs without losing the things that make them great traditional sports cars. Todayand#44; as alwaysand#44; this car is all about affordable fun in the sun and the look makes this one stand out in a crowd. The biggest modificationand#44; and the one that youll appreciate mostand#44; is the removal of those clunky federally-mandated rubber bumpersand#44; which marred the otherwise sleek MGB in the mid-70s. Shaving them off completely gives this MGB a sleekand#44; purposeful look thats entirely in line with its sporting intentions. Adding a chrome grille up front makes it look like the original designers intended and with a pair of big rally lights up front and a roll pan in backand#44; the car looks quite finishedand#44; as if the factory built it that way. The silver paint was done a while ago and isnt show qualityand#44; but for a car thats destined to be driven with gusto on twisting country roadsand#44; nobody will notice or care. The important stuff like the rockers and doors are in good condition and the overall unusual look will win this B a lot of fans along the way. Traditional styling elements like the chrome-ringed side marker lightsand#44; big taillightsand#44; and exposed rear gas filler remain in placeand#44; keeping this car firmly tied to its British heritage. When you think British sports carand#44; this 2-seat interior is what should pop into your mind. Twin buckets flanking a consoleand#44; rugged seat covers that are cleverly textured to keep them cooland#44; and bigand#44; simple gauges were all hallmarks of MG in the 1970s. The wood-rimmed steering wheel adds some very welcome warmth to the interior yet maintains a traditional sports car look with its aluminum spokesand#44; and the fatter rim makes it easy to grab with your string-back driving gloves (you do own a pair of thoseand#44; right?). The gauges are in good orderand#44; the seat covers are excellentand#44; and it appears to have recent carpets. The cars most desirable featureand#44; a factory overdriveand#44; is actuated by a big red switch on the dashand#44; rally styleand#44; and it not only transforms the MGB into a decent long-distance cruiserand#44; but it makes you feel like youre at the wheel of a far more expensive machine. Theres a decent-fitting black convertible top that fits behind the seatsand#44; and the trunk is nicely carpeted and includes a full-sized spare. The 1798cc inline-four wont win any drag racesand#44; but the joy of an MG is not all-out speed but rather how the machine goes about its business. The gutsy engine loves to rev and makes a great baritone howl from the exhaust pipe out backand#44; so youll relish each gear shift. You can drive this car at 9/10ths and really have a ball without endangering the countrysideand#44; and it works exceptionally well. The nicely detailed engine has a few bright red accentsand#44; an aftermarket exhaust headerand#44; and enough power to feel lively at any speed. The 4-speed manual shifts easily and youll love running it through the gearsand#44; and with the aforementioned overdriveand#44; its pretty relaxed on the highwayand#44; too. The suspension is a good combination of supple and competent and with the lightweight bodyworkand#44; the brakes are impressive. Factory wheels look right and carry 175/70/14 Falken radials all around. Youve been admiring MGBs for yearsand#44; why not take the plunge and get a good one? Call today! |