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MG MGB GT
MGB-GT-SE - MGB GT Special Editions
1979 MG B GT - WITH OVERDRIVE & 12 MONTHS MOT
1979
18,829 miles
Manual
Petrol
£6,000 – £7,000
Estimate range
Bidding ends 1 Jun at 19:25
Listing Source
Humbert & Ellis
Auction
Auction Date
Monday, 1 June 2026
Starts at 11:00
Ends at 19:25
19 days remaining
Estimate
£6,000 - £7,000
Location
United Kingdom
Description
1979 MG B GT - WITH OVERDRIVE & 12 MONTHS MOT The 1979 MGB GT is a classic 2+2 sports coupé, representing the final years of the MGB's production (1962–1980). Often called a 'rubber bumper' model, it features the prominent black polyurethane bumpers introduced in late 1974 to meet US safety regulations, along with a suspension raised by one inch. Having the 1.8-litre (1798cc) B-series straight-four engine with approximately 95–97 bhp coupled to the 4-speed manual gearbox, frequently equipped wit...
About the MGB GT Coune Berlinette
The MGB GT Coune Berlinette (1967-1968) was a Belgian coachbuilt conversion by Jacques Coune. The fastback body replaced the standard GT roofline with a more rakish design. Only 56 were built, making this one of the rarest MGB variants. Contemporary road tests praised the improved aerodynamics.
Known Issues to Watch For
Extreme rarity - verify authenticity absolutely. Coune bodywork panels unavailable. Finding specialists challenging. All MGB mechanical concerns apply. Values extremely high for genuine examples.
Desirable Options
Documented Coune provenance essential. Period photographs or documentation. Numbers matching mechanicals. Any genuine Coune is highly collectible regardless of condition.
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower95 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1979
Mileage18,829 miles
Body StyleBerlinetta
RegistrationMDF 633V
Production Info
GenerationMGB-GT-SE
Listing Source
Humbert & Ellis
Auction
Auction Date
Monday, 1 June 2026
Starts at 11:00
Ends at 19:25
19 days remaining
Estimate
£6,000 - £7,000
Location
United Kingdom
Price on request
197918,829 milesManual
