MGB Roadster

Unveiled in 1962, the MGB truly modernised the concept of the simple no-frills sports car. Its monocoque body was rewardingly stiff and it sold well against the competition from Triumph, which carried on with a separate chassis well into the 1970s.

The 1798cc B-Series engine started with 3 main bearings, moving to 5 in 1964, a welcome upgrade given the performance expected of it when fitted into an MG. The smart GT version followed the Roadster in late ’65, the last MGB rolling off the Abingdon production line in 1980, a run of 18 years during which time over 520,000 had been produced.

One of the most successful sports cars of all time, an MGB can still put a smile on your face thanks to the rorty exhaust note, benign handling and torquey performance. Couple that with a plentiful supply of cheap spare parts and it must rank as one of the easiest classics to own.

This tax-exempt Roadster, registered on 1st December 1972, is described by the vendor as a one owner car that has covered just over 34,000 miles from new. It comes with new front and rear wings, new tyres and the engine runs. Clearly needing a good clean and a certain amount of restoration work, there is still time before summer to get it back on the road - just get those overalls on sharpish!