Timewarp 77-mile MGB roadster up for auction

A unique low-mileage MGB is being offered for auction via the Car & Classic website. 

The 1981 model is just one of 480 produced to celebrate 50 years of MG production at Abingdon.

However, what makes it even more special is that the roadster has only covered 77 miles from new.

Limited Edition, limited miles

The MGB was ordered as one of a pair by the owner of a tyre company in Hereford. Added to a small collection, the cars were kept in a heated and dehumidified garage until 1983.

Sold to a new owner, the MGB had covered just 30 miles. The subsequent three owners have recognised its significance, nudging the total mileage up to just 77 miles.

With such a low mileage, the MGB’s service book is relatively untouched. Fluid changes have been undertaken, while the original spare wheel, jack and tools are still in their packaging.

Retrospectacular

Created at the end of the 1970s, the MGB Limited Edition came as standard with Bronze metallic paint and gold stripes. The interior is an equally period combination of orange and brown.

Power comes from a 1.8-litre B-Series four-cylinder engine, connected to an overdrive manual transmission. The engine bay appears immaculate, with nothing changed under the bonnet.

For fans of complete originality, the Uniroyal tyres fitted to the MGB appear to be those it left the factory with.

Ready for the road?

Whether a new owner will add more miles to the classic MGB remains to be seen. Given its incredibly low mileage, placing the roadster in a museum or private collection seems more appropriate. 

Bidding on the MGB is now live, with plenty of interest already shown in the car. 

A guide price of £30,000 has been estimated and the auction continues until 27 October.

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