1972 MG MGB Roadster
Presentation
This 1972 MGB Roadster was purchased by the seller in 2022 and is powered by a 1.8-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in orange over a black interior, the car is equipped with a black soft top, 14″ wire wheels, front disc brakes, a luggage rack, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, an 8-track stereo, and a heater. This MGB is offered at no reserve with parts and service manuals as well as a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in orange and is fitted with a black convertible soft top. It also has Lucas headlights and front auxiliary lights along with dual side mirrors, side-marker lights, a trunk-mounted luggage rack, and chrome-finished bumpers with overriders. Close-up photos of the finish are provided in the gallery below.
Silver-finished 14″ wire wheels are mounted with 185/70 Yokohama Avid Touring-S tires, and a covered spare is located in the trunk. Braking is provided by front discs and rear drums.
Black upholstery covers the bucket seats, which are accompanied by a matching dashboard, carpeting, and door panels. Additional appointments include woodgrain trim, a locking glove box, an AM/FM/8-track stereo, Blaupunkt speakers, and a heater.
Smiths instrumentation ahead of the Moto-Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel consists of a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 62k miles, approximately 100 of which were added under current ownership.
The 1.8-liter inline-four was factory equipped with twin SU carburetors and was rated at 78 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.
The 1.8-liter inline-four was factory equipped with twin SU carburetors and was rated at 78 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.
Bids & Comments
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jul 1, 2026 · 21:57
@camohatmike. I’m probably more sad to be letting her go. I suspect once I get settled in my new place I’ll be hoping @artincapo will be letting her go. MGs don’t get the credit they deserve with looks, driving experience, and mechanics.
camohatmike
Jul 1, 2026 · 21:29
I know you were hoping for more. But over 10,000 is nice,hope you were happy with the auction?
artincapo
Jul 1, 2026 · 21:26
Thank you so much. I'm very excited. It will be taken care of.
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jul 1, 2026 · 21:21
@artincapo. Congratulations!! I’m very sad to see her go. But you are getting an amazing MG.
TheMoparian
Jul 1, 2026 · 21:08
Pretty Decent Deal for Both Seller & Buyer! Congratulations!
artincapo
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 21:04
Bid in the amount of $10,250
Horselover
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 21:02
Bid in the amount of $10,000
artincapo
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 21:01
Bid in the amount of $9,850
Horselover
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 21:00
Bid in the amount of $9,750
RoundHeadlights
Jul 1, 2026 · 21:00
Go for it @Horselover. You've been looking for an MGB for a while. This seems like a good one.
artincapo
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:58
Bid in the amount of $9,600
Horselover
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:56
Bid in the amount of $9,500
artincapo
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:55
Bid in the amount of $9,400
madmatt1949
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:53
the last 30 seconds of an auction are the best hour to view. was watching a video about British Leyland. the MGB was the best selling sports car model EVER
Horselover
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:53
Bid in the amount of $9,300
artincapo
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:52
Bid in the amount of $8,900
camohatmike
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:50
Bid in the amount of $8,800
artincapo
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:49
Bid in the amount of $8,700
camohatmike
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:48
Bid in the amount of $8,600
artincapo
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:47
Bid in the amount of $8,500
camohatmike
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:45
Bid in the amount of $8,400
Horselover
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:44
Bid in the amount of $8,200
camohatmike
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:43
Bid in the amount of $8,000
artincapo
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:42
Bid in the amount of $7,900
camohatmike
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:41
Bid in the amount of $7,800
artincapo
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:41
Bid in the amount of $7,700
camohatmike
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:30
Bid in the amount of $7,600
artincapo
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:28
Bid in the amount of $7,500
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:21
@planner1013. Thanks for the question and interest. The top folds down behind the seats, and the boot cover snaps over it when it’s stowed. Does this answer your question?
camohatmike
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:19
Bid in the amount of $7,400
planner1013
Jul 1, 2026 · 20:16
Thanks for the additional photos. It looks like you've got the top placed OVER the boot, so I'm trying to determine if that's the way it's designed, or if the top fits UNDER the boot when snapped into place, which is the common scenario.
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jul 1, 2026 · 14:23
@earlspoint. Thanks for sharing. My first MGB was in the 1980s, so I can certainly understand your appreciation for them. I have a feeling I’ll be looking for another one someday, but finding one quite like her may not be easy.
earlspoint1
Jul 1, 2026 · 05:23
I have owned B's for 60 years. Bought a new 72.
But this fish mouth wow; an 8 track, air and an ejection seat. Could have use one of those on a couple of dates!!
But this fish mouth wow; an 8 track, air and an ejection seat. Could have use one of those on a couple of dates!!
Cendrick
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 04:04
Bid in the amount of $7,272
Y2K911
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 03:52
Bid in the amount of $5,472
mistermechanic
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 03:33
Bid in the amount of $5,300
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jul 1, 2026 · 02:26
With the auction entering its final day, I wanted to share a few additional photos taken. Thank you to everyone who has been following along, asking questions, and bidding.
If there are any other photos or videos that would be helpful before the auction ends, please let me know and I’ll be happy to post them.
If there are any other photos or videos that would be helpful before the auction ends, please let me know and I’ll be happy to post them.
DaveD
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 02:19
Bid in the amount of $5,000
Y2K911
Bid
Jul 1, 2026 · 02:13
Bid in the amount of $4,672
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jun 30, 2026 · 23:21
@planner1013. Thanks for your question. I’d be happy to take additional photos of the top. I’ve never had any issues with it. Is there a particular angle or area you’d like to see—such as the fit at the windshield, side windows, rear window, or how it looks fully latched? Just let me know, and I’ll post the photos as soon as I can.
planner1013
Jun 30, 2026 · 23:01
Also did we determine if the top was not clipped in properly to explain why it appears to fit loosly/poorly?
planner1013
Jun 30, 2026 · 23:00
Are there clip fittings on the car for the boot picured on ground and in truck, and can you confirm it fits?
ahatami
Bid
Jun 30, 2026 · 19:35
Bid in the amount of $4,500
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jun 29, 2026 · 20:58
@barney_tina. above the pictures and description there is a contact the seller button. I’ll then respond over email. Thanks for your interest in the MG.
Barney_Tina
Jun 29, 2026 · 20:56
How do I send you a private message
Barney_Tina
Jun 29, 2026 · 20:53
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Barney_Tina
Jun 29, 2026 · 18:04
I work in Riverside, is there a way I could come and take a look.
Cendrick
Jun 28, 2026 · 01:37
Sadly Kentucky is too far to ship:(
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jun 28, 2026 · 01:09
Thanks to everyone who has been following the auction, and for all of the questions and bidding.
I wanted to share a little additional information. At the end of May, I had the car serviced at British European Auto in Los Angeles. The service included an oil change, coolant service, and new spark plugs.
I’m happy to provide any additional photos, videos, or information that would be helpful as the auction continues.
I wanted to share a little additional information. At the end of May, I had the car serviced at British European Auto in Los Angeles. The service included an oil change, coolant service, and new spark plugs.
I’m happy to provide any additional photos, videos, or information that would be helpful as the auction continues.
Y2K911
Bid
Jun 28, 2026 · 00:01
Bid in the amount of $4,172
Boozpimp
Jun 27, 2026 · 06:02
I love it! I have one practically identical!! Tons of fun!! My goal is to get another so I can have one each for my kids when they get to that age but the timing isn’t right for me now
The kids call ours the Little Pumpkin
The kids call ours the Little Pumpkin
DaveD
Bid
Jun 27, 2026 · 05:13
Bid in the amount of $4,000
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jun 27, 2026 · 02:45
@camohatmike. Thanks for the compliment on her. She gets so many looks and so smooth and fun to drive. I’m only selling since I need to relocate to Northern California
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jun 26, 2026 · 23:50
There is a working AC that blows through two center blowers and then one on the passenger and driver side each. I would not put it at the same level of new cars AC - it’s on or off but makes a difference. I uploaded a couple of videos. The top was down on both. I did one video turning it on at idle and one at a higher speed- maybe about 60mph to help show no impact on speed and acceleration.
Volvo8492
Bid
Jun 26, 2026 · 23:31
Bid in the amount of $3,492
Y2K911
Jun 26, 2026 · 21:41
Interesting, I've never seen an MG with AC. But does it work @seller?
Tom_R.
Jun 26, 2026 · 19:41
@Racejh - Indeed. @Y2K911 misunderstood my earlier comment (likely because it was unclear). The car certainly has A/C, which would have been a dealer-installed aftermarket unit. My BGT came with this, too. The original compressor would have been a York piston unit, and it's huge, heavy, and draws a fair amount of power. An upgrade to a rotary Sanden unit would be worthwhile, for sure.
As for the interaction with the air/smog pump, the compressor mounts to the engine in the same location as the alternator normally would, so the alternator is mounted higher and farther out than the factory location to accommodate the compressor, as can be seen in the photos. Perhaps this setup explains why the air pump is present, despite the fact that it is not connected?
As for the interaction with the air/smog pump, the compressor mounts to the engine in the same location as the alternator normally would, so the alternator is mounted higher and farther out than the factory location to accommodate the compressor, as can be seen in the photos. Perhaps this setup explains why the air pump is present, despite the fact that it is not connected?
Racejh
Jun 26, 2026 · 19:07
@Tom_R. @Y2K911 Pics 111, 112, 113, and 114 all show what appears to be an AC condenser in front of the radiator.
Pic 113 shows an AC compressor mounted under the alternator. The blue charging port cap is clearly visible.
Pic 113 shows an AC compressor mounted under the alternator. The blue charging port cap is clearly visible.
camohatmike
Jun 25, 2026 · 21:18
Thank,s 1974 ky. I really like the car.
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jun 25, 2026 · 21:02
@camohatmike. Thanks for the question. No oil drips, no issues at all. Garage kept -
camohatmike
Jun 25, 2026 · 20:50
Where is the oil seap is coming from, dose it leave drips.
Y2K911
Jun 25, 2026 · 17:56
I believe @Tom_R addressed the AC question by pointing out that what looks like an AC compressor is a smog pump. Or am missing something? 110 degrees in my part of Riverside County right now, AC on an MGB would be nice albeit with a huge drop in power.
Thanks for the smog details Tom.
Thanks for the smog details Tom.
dtl2000
Jun 25, 2026 · 17:17
This is a lovely example and apart from not having the overdrive, a simple installation of one can be found, it is a perfect driver example. It is particularly nice to see a tidy original engine bay. I do note that there appears to be some variation in the colour apparent in the driver's door (repair? repaint?), but other than that this is a very complete example and should draw a decent price on here for someone who is interested in a turn-key example.
I find the fact that it has a/c interesting given these come equipped with natural "360 degree a/c" but I would guess that sitting in the blistering heat in California traffic would be brutal and would definitely require an electric fan with a manual switch to keep it from overheating in traffic. All in all a nice example that I hope does well on the site. GLWTA.
I find the fact that it has a/c interesting given these come equipped with natural "360 degree a/c" but I would guess that sitting in the blistering heat in California traffic would be brutal and would definitely require an electric fan with a manual switch to keep it from overheating in traffic. All in all a nice example that I hope does well on the site. GLWTA.
Tom_R.
Jun 25, 2026 · 16:44
@Y2K911 - A 1972 would have PCV in the form of a hose connected to the carb throats (not a PCV valve). It would also have a Charcoal canister located over the passenger's feet, and an air pump and associated plumbing (Filter, gulp valve, etc).
Photo #112 shows all of these items as being present, except that the plumbing and associated bits for the air pump have been removed (the pump is still there, though). It wouldn't be terribly difficult to remove the air pump or source and reinstall all of the original plumbing if so desired.
@Seller - The metal line that connects the vents for the fuel bowls of the carbs to the charcoal canister is mis-routed. It's currently hanging over the air filter in the front, but ought to be rotated towards the engine to get it out of the way. This doesn't affect function, it's just visually odd, and could potentially foul the underside of the hood.
Photo #112 shows all of these items as being present, except that the plumbing and associated bits for the air pump have been removed (the pump is still there, though). It wouldn't be terribly difficult to remove the air pump or source and reinstall all of the original plumbing if so desired.
@Seller - The metal line that connects the vents for the fuel bowls of the carbs to the charcoal canister is mis-routed. It's currently hanging over the air filter in the front, but ought to be rotated towards the engine to get it out of the way. This doesn't affect function, it's just visually odd, and could potentially foul the underside of the hood.
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jun 25, 2026 · 16:36
@ganjoka. Spot on. From Az. The DMV inspected the car - odometer, VIN, mechanics no emissions test. Clean registration
Y2K911
Jun 25, 2026 · 16:19
@ganjoka, since this car is pre-1975, no emissions testing is required in CA The seller must have brought the car in from another state in 2022, the DMV only checks to make sure the VIN on the car matches the title.
MGB experts, what smog equipment would a 72 have? PCV valve?
MGB experts, what smog equipment would a 72 have? PCV valve?
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jun 25, 2026 · 16:14
@ganjoka. Yes. It was inspected by the CA dmv and cleared. It’s been registered in CA since 2022. I have American Collectors insurance. I think it is about $200 a year (but I’m on the older side;) )
Ganjoka
Jun 25, 2026 · 16:04
May I assume that because it's a California car all emissions equipment is intact and functional?
Y2K911
Bid
Jun 25, 2026 · 15:22
Bid in the amount of $3,372
Tigers196884
Jun 25, 2026 · 15:11
Music Lovers take note- 120,000+ listings for 8 Track Tapes on eBay. You'll be all set. B looks Great in Orange.
Long007
Bid
Jun 25, 2026 · 12:51
Bid in the amount of $3,200
BRG1969MGBGT
Jun 25, 2026 · 11:39
It appears to have air conditioning installed but no mention of it? Does it work?
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jun 25, 2026 · 03:45
@safetyfast. Right. We didn’t position it for the pics. But posted a few new pics.
gillachattan
Jun 25, 2026 · 03:40
I love the Burlwood dash, steering wheel, and interior pieces..Where did you get them? Very nice car..Forget the nosepickers comments...A good year and pretty.
safetyfast
Jun 25, 2026 · 03:18
"@1974_KY_CA ~ Any explanation as to why the top is so ill-fitting?"
It appears from photo 106 that the front bow might not be in the correct, more rearward, position, thus tightening the top it's final bit.
It appears from photo 106 that the front bow might not be in the correct, more rearward, position, thus tightening the top it's final bit.
Biang
Jun 25, 2026 · 02:22
The drivers side trunk looks like there is a gap compared to the passenger side. Is this misaligned or an optical illusion?
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jun 25, 2026 · 01:44
A couple of driving videos
Barney_Tina
Jun 25, 2026 · 01:18
It seems like it’s idling a little bit fast.
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jun 25, 2026 · 01:14
She also comes with tonneaus cover and hood/top boot
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jun 25, 2026 · 01:10
I can confirm the passenger eject button doesn’t work ;)
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jun 25, 2026 · 01:04
Top fits tight as it should. We didn’t snap it down for the pics. Updated pics posted with it locked and snapped in place.
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jun 25, 2026 · 00:45
Definitely will get driving and shifting video uploaded. She’s such a great ride!
1974_KY_CA (The Seller)
Jun 25, 2026 · 00:40
8 track works! Though my only 8 track is “the touch of country love”. Radio works, no problems
Super7Driver
Jun 25, 2026 · 00:28
Passenger Eject switch (pic 89)?? Looks like a solid 'B, GLWA
Y2K911
Jun 25, 2026 · 00:18
Digging the 8-track, the Ktel country mix tape not so much :-)
Y2K911
Bid
Jun 25, 2026 · 00:15
Bid in the amount of $3,072
DaveD
Bid
Jun 25, 2026 · 00:11
Bid in the amount of $1,972
DaveD
Jun 25, 2026 · 00:10
@1974_KY_CA ~ Any explanation as to why the top is so ill-fitting? Will we be seeing a driving/shifting video? Does the 8-track player work? Thanks!
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