🏎️ MG Classic Cars

The MGB is the most successful British sports car ever built. Over 500,000 were produced between 1962 and 1980, making it a practical classic with excellent parts availability and club support. The MGB Roadster is the most common variant, followed by the attractive GT fastback coupe. The MGB GT V8, powered by the Rover V8, is a rare and highly desirable performance variant. The B-Series engine is simple, robust and easy to work on at home. The MGB underwent significant changes during its production run — early chrome-bumper cars are more sporting while later rubber-bumper cars are safer but heavier. Rust in the front inner wings, sills and floor is the main structural concern. The MG Car Club provides comprehensive support for all MGB variants.

The MG Midget is one of the most accessible classic sports cars available. Sharing its basic structure with the Austin-Healey Sprite, the Midget was produced from 1961 to 1979 in four distinct series. Early cars used the 948cc and 1098cc A-Series engine; later cars the 1275cc A-Series, and the final rubber-bumper cars the 1493cc Triumph Spitfire engine. The Midget is ideal for new classic car owners — parts are plentiful, the mechanics are simple and club support is exceptional. The small size and light weight make for entertaining driving. The main concerns when buying are rust in the sills, floors and rear wheel arches, and the condition of the hood and weather equipment.

The MG MGA was the car that transformed MG from a producer of pre-war styled vehicles into a modern sports car manufacturer. Introduced in 1955, the MGA replaced the TF and used a monocoque body structure — a first for MG. The 1500cc and later 1600cc B-Series engines provided modest but adequate performance for the era. The Twin Cam variant with its high-revving DOHC engine is rare and highly sought-after. The MGA is available as an open roadster and a rare closed coupe. The simple mechanicals and extensive club support make the MGA an excellent first classic car. Rust in the sills, floors and inner wings is the primary concern when buying.