MGB a little off topic here

[mars23z]

Hi was just wondering if anyone here has any knowledge of MG. The dealership I work for has aquired a 1967 MG MGB GT with 29300 original miles. I was trying to look up NADA on the car and it list a Mark II MG MGB GT. I dont see the Mark II on the car anywhere so I was guessing that might just mean series 2 or second generation car. Any input would be helpful. The car is for sale for $9500 red black int 4spd 4cyl

[Arne]

Yeah, BTDT. MG never used the 'Mark" terms on the Bs. But in general, a '67 would be considered the last year of the first iteration. It should have no smog gear, no side markers or reflectors, no synchromesh on first gear, and an unpadded metal dash. The '67s were the only metal-dash year (in the US) with a pull-type headlight switch, '63-66 had a toggle switch visually identical to the wiper and heater blower switches.

Back when I was doing MGBs, in the US the pre-68s were considered the best and most collectible years. The later cars had a better transmission, but MG didn't deal with emissions and safety requirements well at all.

$9500 doesn't sound bad at all, assuming - just like with 240Zs - that there's no rust...

[mars23z]

Thanks Arne I was hoping you would see this and respond It is for sure a 67 matches all the things you said to look. Man i wish i could but my wife would shoot me. I really want someone that can appreciate this car to own it. One other thing it has the 4 cyl didnt they offer a 6 in some or was that later on? Thanks again. Chris

[e_racer1999]

the MGB was all 4 cyls (i beleive). i think it was the MGD(?) that had the 6...

EDIT - the MGBs were all 4cyls with the exception of the MGB GT V8, which had the rover v8 in it. the MGC had the 6cyl

[Arne]

The MGB GT V8 was never offered in the US. The MGC (both roadster and GT) was only made in '68 and '69, with virtually all US models being '69s.

[DougN]

Chris,

GT's usually go for less than a roadster, but $9500 sounds about right if the car is in really good condition. With 29300 original miles, it may pull a bit more, again based on its condition. A pristine roadster 67 roadster with that low original mileage would go for over $20K IMO :classic:

You can also post over on http://www.mgexperience.net/ and http://britishcarforum.com/ to help sell the car or get some more opinions :classic:

[Arne]

Good point, Doug. I sold my fully restored '67 roadster for $9k, but that was 10 years ago. They go for much more these days.