MG MGB
1962–1980
Lowest price
US$4,300
Since 2020
Median price
US$11,500
Since 2020 · n=40
Highest price
US$56,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
40
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 40 lots

Based on 40 verified auction results
US$12,500
Market value · recent verified sales
-13.0%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 13.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
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
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1972
+US$3,621+31%36 with · 32 without · high confidence
Right-hand drive
+US$3,085+27%7 with · 33 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 market in the US has entered a downward phase, with the median transaction price now sitting at $12,500—a 13 percent decline over the past year. The "Sell" signal reflects this depreciation trend, though the modest sample size of 19 sales in the past 12 months means individual transactions carry outsized weight in establishing the direction.
Liquidity remains moderate, with 40 total tracked sales in our database providing a reasonable foundation for pricing guidance. The absence of active listings at present suggests neither acute oversupply nor dramatic scarcity, positioning the market in a relatively balanced state despite the recent downward pressure.
Cars transacting in this segment typically carry around 49,000 miles, indicating that buyers in the current market are targeting well-used examples rather than low-mileage specimens. This mileage profile aligns with the MGB's classification as a stable modern classic—a car valued for its historical significance and driving character rather than pristine rarity.
The collectibility score of 5 places the MGB firmly in collectible territory, supported by its enduring appeal and recognized status among British Leyland enthusiasts. However, moderate desirability and the recent price retreat suggest the model lacks the supply scarcity or surging demand that typically sustains appreciation in this tier.
Looking forward, the base projection holds prices flat at $12,500 through both the three-year and five-year horizons, implying stabilization rather than further erosion. This neutral outlook reflects the MGB's established collecting constituency balanced against softer momentum and modest transaction volume, with no clear catalyst emerging to drive values higher in the near term.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$12,500
- Annual appr. rate-13.0%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked71
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared71 (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 Months40
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$14,049
- Avg Mileage at Sale49,175 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$4,300 – US$56,000
- Total Sales Tracked40
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$8,400
Bring a Trailer · 16 Aug 2026
Citron · manual
US$6,200
Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026
Pageant Blue
US$4,300
Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026
red
US$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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.