1978 MG B GT Manual
ACT • Private
13
Odometer77,309km
Body typeHatch
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
1978 Carmine Red MGB GT first registered in UK on 5 Oct 78. The car was sold to an Australian lady in Apr 85 who privately imported the car to Sydney. The car had only 3 different owners between 1990 and 2022 when I purchased the car. I have documents from each registration as well as the original UK Registration and import documentation through Sydney. All original booklets and manuals are with the car. As a result of this and the originality of this car, the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust issued a Certified Copy of the Factory Record. This car has matching numbers and is very original. The car presents very well and won First in Class at an Interstate MG event in Canberra in September 2026. The car is a great Club car or daily drive and drives very well with a genuine 79,550 miles on the clock. Overdrive works perfectly.
The car has been regularly maintained and was last serviced in Oct 25, which included changing the transmission fluid and a belt drive replacement. New Continental tyres were fitted in Oct 25. A custom Moto-Lita steering wheel has been fitted but the original steering wheel is included in the sale, as are a number of spare parts. The car is on non transferrable Concessional Registration plates.
Car details
øVehicle description
Mk 3 GT Fastback 2dr Man 4sp 1800 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Red
Interior colour
Grey Black
Body type
Hatch, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
4 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 1800L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
1 month/December 2026
Build date
June 1978
Compliance date
December 1978
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
No
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20934600
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
1798cc
Engine Size (L)
1.8L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
4
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Multiple
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Country of Import
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1978
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
Mk 3
Series
Mk 3
Badge
GT
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Fastback (Hatch)
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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