cars

MG

UK · Founded 1924

The gateway drug to British sports cars. MG democratized the roadster experience for generations of enthusiasts.

Heritage

Morris Garages started as a sales and service outlet, then began modifying cars for performance. The formula was simple: take a humble sedan, lower it, tune it, make it fun. The MGA and MGB became the archetypal affordable sports cars — British charm without British prices. They rusted, they leaked, they broke down. People loved them anyway. MG taught Americans that sports cars didn't have to be expensive to be rewarding.

MG Vehicles (1)

1974 MG MGB

$8,000-25,000 Car

Engine: 1.8L B-Series inline-4

Power: 95 hp @ 5,400 rpm (pre-emission)

Trans: 4-speed manual with overdrive option

Years: 1962-1980

The MGB is the British sports car. More were sold in America than any other British roadster. It democratized the sports car experience — not as exotic as a Jaguar, not as expensive as a Triumph TR6, but genuinely fun and within reach. For decades, the MGB was the entry point into British car enthusiasm. The 1974.5 and later 'rubber bumper' cars get grief, but they're also cheaper and still fun. The MGB created a template for affordable sports cars that echoes through every Miata on the road today.