MG MGB Roadster

1972 to 1974 · Convertible

A 1972 MG MGB Roadster cost $3,295 new. Over the past 12 months, 35 have sold publicly at a median of $8,304. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $7,800. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $1,355 to $98,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$7,800

High confidence · $5K to $16K

11.2% over 12 months

Median · 12 mo: $8,304
Sales · 12 mo: 35
Original MSRP: $3,295Up 137% since new

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Sold$14,050 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

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Every recorded 1972 MG MGB Roadster sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$14,050 · 8,000 mi · Red

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120 sales · 30 unsoldmedian $8.3kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1972 MG MGB Roadster sales with photographs

Sold $7,400

1974 · Gold · 37,000 mi

Oct 20, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $7,103

1974 · Silver and red · 70,000 mi

Oct 17, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $3,000

1974 · Red · 4,000 mi

Oct 7, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace

Sold $8,304

£6,250

1974 · blue · 86,551 mi

Sep 30, 2026 · Car & Classic

UK sales of this model ran 15% above US sales over 3 years.

Sold $5,162

1974 · Red · 86,000 mi

Sep 28, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $7,367

£5,500

1974 · red · 78,944 mi

Sep 21, 2026 · Car & Classic

UK sales of this model ran 15% above US sales over 3 years.

Every Mk3

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 29, 2026

Every Mk3. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 29, 2026
	Roadster1972 to 1974	GT V81973 to 1976
Shifty Estimate	$7,800	$24,700
Sold median	$8,30435 sales	$23,4855 sales
12-month move	Up 11.2%	Too few sales to call
For sale	None	None

Other MGB generations

Specifications

Engine: Inline-4, 1.8L
Power: 92 hp
Torque: 103 lb-ft
0 to 60: 12.2 s
Top speed: 106 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $3,295

Common questions

How much does a MG MGB Roadster cost?

What is a 1972 MG MGB Roadster worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $7,800, up 11.2% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 35 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a MG MGB Roadster a good investment?

It has appreciated 137% against its $3,295 list price. Values are up 11.2% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $1,355 to $98,500, and mileage explains most of that.

How many MG MGB Roadster have sold?

Shifty has 120 public sales of the MG MGB Roadster on file. The earliest was on May 10, 2018.

What has a MG MGB Roadster sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$14,050Oct 29, 2026Red · 8,000 mi
$7,400Oct 20, 2026Gold · 37,000 mi
$7,103Oct 17, 2026Silver and red · 70,000 mi

About the 1972 MG MGB Roadster

The chrome-bumper MGB represents British roadster motoring at its purest, before safety regulations softened the design. These 1972-74 models capture the MGB's sweet spot, refined enough to be reliable daily drivers yet still sporting the classic proportions that made Abingdon famous. The 1.8-liter B-series four produces a modest 95 horsepower, but it's the car's balanced chassis and communicative steering that made it a favorite among driving enthusiasts. Wire wheels, overdrive transmissions, and factory hardtops are particularly sought after by collectors today. With over 300,000 chrome-bumper MGBs produced, they're accessible entry points into classic British motoring, though pristine examples with matching numbers command premium prices. The '72-74 years avoid both early teething issues and later emissions strangling, making them ideal candidates for weekend touring or vintage racing events.