MG MGB
1962–1980
Lowest price
US$4,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$11,875
Since 2020 · n=18
Highest price
US$29,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
18
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 18 lots

Based on 18 verified auction results
US$13,000
Market value · recent verified sales
Price History
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$13,000
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$13,000
+0%
Market scores
51
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Spec Premium Engine
How options move the price.
Right-hand drive
n=3 vs n=15+US$2,000+18%Median with: US$13,000·Median without: US$11,000
Built ≤ 1969
n=10 vs n=8+US$5,675+62%Median with: US$14,875·Median without: US$9,200
Premiums are the % difference between the median price of matching-spec sales versus the rest. We only show factors backed by ≥3 sales on each side. Treat any single premium as directional rather than gospel — option mix interacts in ways a univariate split can’t capture.
Marque analyst note
The MGB is holding steady in the US market at a median of $13,000, based on 15 transactions tracked over the past 12 months. The stability of pricing across this sample suggests the model has found its equilibrium in the collector car space, with no directional pressure upward or downward.
Moderate liquidity reflects a consistent but not aggressive trading environment—18 total sales on record indicate these cars move regularly enough for buyers and sellers to find counterparts, though they are not among the most frequently transacted classics. This steadiness suits the MGB's role as an accessible entry point to British motoring heritage.
The typical MGB in current transactions carries approximately 72,850 miles, a reasonable figure that reflects the age and use patterns common to these 1960s and 1970s roadsters. Condition varies across the sample, but this mileage baseline suggests most examples in circulation are honest, driver-quality cars rather than pristine restorations or high-mileage beaters.
As a stable modern classic with moderate collectibility, the MGB benefits from straightforward mechanicals, parts availability, and a devoted owner community that keeps interest consistent. Production spanned nearly two decades and reached substantial volume, which anchors price at an affordable level and supports moderate rather than premium valuations.
The three- and five-year outlook holds the median at $13,000, reflecting expectations that the MGB will maintain its current positioning without significant appreciation or depreciation. No catalysts for material revaluation are apparent in the data, suggesting these cars will continue to appeal to enthusiasts seeking reliable, unpretentious British sports-car ownership at a predictable price point.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$13,000
Best time to buy
Monthly price index vs. this model's averageBest deals on this model historically land in Jun (~34% below average). Avoid May, when competition drives prices higher.
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$450
- MaintenanceUS$900
- StorageUS$2,400
- DepreciationUS$800
- Total annual costUS$4,550
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Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months18
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$12,944
- Avg Mileage at Sale72,850 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$4,500 – US$29,500
- Total Sales Tracked18
Recent sales
Showing latest 18US$10,250
Bring a Trailer · 1 Jul 2026
orange · manual
US$4,500
Bring a Trailer · 30 Jun 2026
green · manual
US$12,500
Bring a Trailer · 27 Jun 2026
Green · Manual
US$17,500
Bring a Trailer · 26 May 2026
red · 4-speed manual with overdrive
US$14,250
Bring a Trailer · 22 May 2026
red · 4-speed manual with overdrive
US$11,250
Bring a Trailer · 21 May 2026
Tahiti Blue · manual
US$15,500
Bring a Trailer · 17 May 2026
white
US$19,000
Bring a Trailer · 15 May 2026
US$29,500
Bring a Trailer · 12 May 2026
5-speed manual
US$20,000
Bring a Trailer · 6 May 2026
black · manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.