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4.0L V8-Powered 1979 MG MGB Roadster 5-Speed
United States • 5 Aug 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 MG MGB Roadster boasts a powerful 4.0L Rover V8 engine conversion paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential, making it a unique and potent classic. While it features numerous desirable upgrades like upgraded suspension and brakes, be aware of minor cosmetic flaws such as cracked paint and a ding in the trim.
Condition
7
The car has undergone significant refurbishment and modification with a V8 engine conversion, new transmission, and upgraded brakes. However, there is a ding in the trim, cracked paint on the hood and near the right-side mirror, and the total mileage is unknown, indicating it's not in perfect or near-perfect condition but is a well-maintained modified vehicle.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
GHN5UL480717G
Odometer:
56,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 4.0-Liter Rover V8 Five-Speed Manual Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Orange Paint Black Upholstery Black Soft Top w/Matching Boot 15" Minilite-Style Wheels Front Disc Brakes Adjustable Rear Control Arms Luggage Rack Smiths Heater Pioneer CD Stereo w/Bluetooth Moto-Lita Steering Wheel Edelbrock Carburetor Offenhauser Intake Manifold D&D Fabrications Aluminum Radiator Tubular Headers Silverline Resonators
This 1979 MG MGB roadster was refurbished and modified under prior ownership with the installation of a 4.0-liter Rover V8, a Borg-Warner T5 five-speed manual transmission, and a limited-slip differential.
Finished in orange over black upholstery, it features a black soft top, a luggage rack, 15″ Minilite-style wheels, front disc brakes, a Pioneer CD stereo, an Offenhauser intake manifold, an Edelbrock carburetor, a Crower camshaft, Mallory ignition, and a D&D Fabrications aluminum radiator.
Service before the seller’s father purchased the car is said to have involved fit...
Points of note
£5,720
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,435
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,274
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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