MGB
The MGB is the UK's most restored classic sports car, and it's not hard to see why. Nearly 400,000 were built between 1962 and 1980, which means parts supply is still excellent, specialists are everywhere, and there's a huge builder community to lean on. Whether you're chasing a numbers-matching restoration or a fast-road restomod, an MGB project gives you a forgiving, well-documented starting point. Most MGBs on the project market fall into a few categories: barn find survivors that have sat for years, part-restored cars stalled mid-project, rolling shells stripped for a rebuild, and running-but-tired cars needing cosmetic or mechanical work. theRestohub lists all of these — so you can filter by condition and find exactly the starting point that matches your budget and skill level.
What to Look for in an MGB Project?
Rust is the main thing to check on any MGB. Sills, floor pans, rear spring hangers, and the front chassis rails around the shock towers are the classic problem areas — a good torch and a magnet go a long way at a viewing. Beyond bodywork, check engine originality (numbers-matching cars command a premium), gearbox type (early cars had a non-synchro first gear, later ones got overdrive), and bumper style — chrome bumpers (pre-1975) are generally more desirable than the later rubber bumper cars (1975 onward), though rubber-bumper MGBs still make excellent, more affordable project bases. A non-running MGB with solid sills and a straight chassis is almost always a better buy than a running car hiding structural rot under fresh underseal.
MGB Restoration Costs: What to Budget
MGB restoration costs vary hugely depending on the starting point. A rolling shell needing full bodywork and a mechanical rebuild can run from £8,000–£15,000 in parts and labour if you're doing much of the work yourself; a professional nut-and-bolt restoration on a rare early car can easily exceed £25,000. The good news is that MGB parts are some of the cheapest in the classic car world — full body panels, trim, and mechanical parts are all readily available and reasonably priced compared to rarer marques. For a detailed cost breakdown by project stage, see our full Cost to Restore a Project Car guide.
Restoration Costs
MGB Roadster vs GT: Which Project Is Right for You?
The Roadster is the more collectible, more valuable body style, and the one most buyers picture when they think "MGB." The GT (fixed-head coupe) is less fashionable but more usable day-to-day, generally cheaper to buy as a project, and — because demand is lower — often better value for a first restoration. If you're building to sell, the Roadster holds value better. If you're building to keep and drive, the GT is a genuinely underrated project car.
Selling Your MGB Project
If you've got an MGB project you're ready to move on — whether it's a stalled restoration, a shell that's been waiting for the right owner, or a running car you no longer have time for — theRestohub is built specifically for cars like this. No listing fees, and buyers who understand what a "project" actually means. See our full Selling Guide for tips on photographing and describing a project car honestly.
Sellling Your Car