Highlights
- The vendor describes the condition as very good throughout, with only a few very slight blemishes noted
- Eye-catching orange paintwork
- Tonneau cover included in the sale
- Cloth seats fitted
The Appeal
The MGB Roadster remains one of the most accessible and rewarding routes into classic British open-top motoring. The later rubber-bumper cars, such as this 1978 example, offer the same willing 1,798cc four-cylinder engine and engaging driving experience that made the model so popular, while benefiting from the practical advantages of historic vehicle status in the UK.
Acquired by the current owner in July 2026, this particular car is said to need no immediate work and to drive confidently over long distances. Finished in eye-catching orange paintwork, it is an attractive example that appears ready to be enjoyed.
Key Information
- Mileage: 8,142 miles indicated (the odometer has gone around the clock and the accurate reading is believed to be 108,142 miles)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
- Technical specs: 1,798cc inline four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual with overdrive
- Paperwork: V5C present
The Detail
- Eye-catching orange paint with black rubber bumpers
- It rides on black, blue and grey 14-inch wheels with chrome edges; spare wheel supplied
- Black and grey cloth seats
- Updated JVC stereo fitted
- The vendor states the car needs no immediate work and describes it as a beautiful runner
- We're informed the engine starts, runs and sounds smooth
- The vendor states they would confidently drive it anywhere and describes it as a head turner
BEFORE YOU BUY
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..
✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.
✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection
or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it’s worth checking beforehand..
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..
✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.
✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection
or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it’s worth checking beforehand..
