MG MGB
1962–1980
Lowest price
US$4,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$12,500
Since 2020 · n=37
Highest price
US$56,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
37
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 37 lots

Based on 37 verified auction results
US$12,500
Market value · recent verified sales
-9.9%
12-month change
Strong Buy
Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -9.9%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$12,500
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$12,500
+0%
Market scores
55
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Weak
25
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1972
+US$2,836+23%35 with · 29 without · high confidence
Right-hand drive
+US$2,107+17%7 with · 30 without · med confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The MGB has settled at a median price of $12,500 in the US market, down 9.9% over the past twelve months—a signal that values have reached a floor after a period of correction. With nineteen tracked sales in that span, the market shows consistent transaction flow, though not robust volume, suggesting prices have stabilized at a point where buyers and sellers have found equilibrium.
The broader sample of thirty-seven total sales indicates moderate liquidity typical of a stable modern classic. MGBs trade with reasonable regularity, but they are not high-turnover vehicles; this means patient sellers can expect to move inventory, while buyers have meaningful time to evaluate examples without urgency pressuring either side.
The typical MGB seen in recent transactions carries approximately 49,200 miles, reflecting the age and use patterns of cars now five decades old. This mileage level is consistent with British Leyland durability and represents cars that have been driven and maintained rather than locked away, a profile that aligns with the model's practical collector status.
The MGB's collectibility score of 5 places it squarely in the collectible tier, anchored by its role as one of the best-selling British sports cars ever produced and sustained interest among enthusiasts. Desirability remains moderate—appeal is steady rather than surging, driven by affordability, parts availability, and strong club support rather than rarity or investment momentum.
Base projections for both three and five years hold the median flat at $12,500, reflecting the assessment that values have found a stable resting point. No significant appreciation or depreciation is expected unless broader market conditions or collector preferences shift materially; the MGB is likely to remain a dependable entry-level collectible rather than an appreciation vehicle.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$12,500
- Annual appr. rate-9.9%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked65
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared65 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$800
- Total annual costUS$5,830
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months37
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$14,677
- Avg Mileage at Sale49,175 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$4,500 – US$56,000
- Total Sales Tracked37
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$7,000
Bring a Trailer · 10 Aug 2026
red · manual
US$8,750
Bring a Trailer · 9 Aug 2026
Green Mallard
US$5,500
Bring a Trailer · 8 Aug 2026
Russet Brown · manual
US$15,000
Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026
white · manual
US$28,500
Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026
orange · manual
US$21,500
Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026
US$17,500
Bring a Trailer · 30 Jul 2026
Black · Manual
US$29,000
Bring a Trailer · 29 Jul 2026
Harvest Gold · manual
US$19,000
Bring a Trailer · 24 Jul 2026
Black
US$10,000
Bring a Trailer · 22 Jul 2026
22,000 mi
Carmine Red · 4-speed manual with overdrive
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.