1980 MG MGB MK IV Roadster

This 1980 MG Limited Edition Roadster finished in original black exterior and matching black interior was offered for sale at the 2006 Worldwide Group Auction held on Hilton Head Island where it was expected to fetch $15,000-$20,000. The Limited Edition package was offered in 1979 and 1980 and only on black MGB roadsters. During this time period there were 6,668 of these sold. Other items included in this package were the front air dam, LE alloy five spoke wheels, MG hubs, luggage rack, trunk carpet kit, leather covered three-spoke steering wheel, lower body stripes, and a LE dash plaque on the glove box. This example has traveled only 7,400 miles since new and has always been garage kept. The 1798 cc engine produces just under 100 horsepower and is matted to a four-speed manual gearbox. Hydraulic disc brakes are installed on the front and drums on the rear. At the close of the auction the MG LE had been sold for a price of $18,425.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2006