Spanning nearly two decades relatively unchanged, the MGB was and remains one of the most popular British sports cars ever made. It is perhaps the essence of the British Sports Car: attractive, lightweight and nimble, yet surprisingly spacious and comfortable. It made the best use of a tractor motor that has its roots in 1947 while providing tossable handling characteristics that make it a favorite of vintage racers to this day. In 1965, three years after the launch of the roadster, the MGB took on a fixed roof, designed by Pininfarina, which opened up the parcel shelf for 2+2 seating as well as a relatively generous cargo area, thanks to its hatchback design that would later serve as inspiration for the Volvo P1800ES, Jensen GT and Ferrari FF, to name a few. With roadster production outnumbering GTs nearly four to one, they were somewhat more exclusive and regal. In fact, Prince William has the 6-cylinder C version which was handed down to him from his father Charles. Today, they are more sought after than the roadsters and it would be hard to find a better example than this one. Though it was completely restored 20 years ago, it appears to have held up extraordinarily well since. It evokes quality in every detail from the excellent paint, brightwork and glass to a fresh looking interior to a spotless motor and undercarriage. It is being offered by only its second owner with just over 36,000 miles on the clock. Its recent service addresses many typical MG concerns. Find it here on Craigslist in Houston TX for $18,500.
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