#403 • 1979/80 MG MGB Limited Edition Roadster - Rare Black LE Special Edition

Part of Morgantown, WV - Moving Auction: Kubota Tractor, 1980 MGB, Slot Machine, Tools, Patio Furniture & More! (timed auction by Joe R. Pyle Complete Auction & Realty, LLC)

High bid $3,850.00

Status: Sold

1979/80 MG MGB "Limited Edition" Roadster, VIN GVVDJ2AG504216, manufactured by BL Cars Ltd., England (date of manufacture 8/79, sold as a 1980 US model). Odometer reads 41,535 miles. This is one of approximately 6,682 LE Roadsters produced for the American market, representing the final production run of the legendary MGB before British Leyland ceased production - a historically significant and genuinely collectible British sports car. Finished in black with factory Limited Edition Union Jack/MGB rocker panel decal graphics and factory 5-spoke alloy wheels. Equipped with rubber US-spec bumpers front and rear, chrome luggage rack on trunk lid, and an intact soft top. Interior is black with updated seat upholstery, aftermarket stereo head unit, Kenwood speakers mounted in the rear parcel shelf, red wood shift knob, and keys present. Dash gauges include fuel, tachometer, oil pressure, and dual-scale km/h and MPH speedometer. Engine bay houses the 1.8L B-Series inline-4 with single carburetor; complete but showing typical age-related grime. A separate MGB 4-speed gearbox unit is included on the floor - a significant bonus for the restorer or enthusiast. Trunk contains an additional set of Kenwood speakers, owner's documentation, and "The Complete Official MGB" reference manual. Some paint checking visible at the hood/front bumper junction. *With Reserve*