After sitting for the past 25-years, the time has come for this 1975 MGB to emerge from hiding, and to head to a new home. It is a complete car, and could either be the basis for a restoration project, or it could also serve as a parts car. Bidding on the car hasn’t been particularly strong, so this is a car that might be able to be secured at a very reasonable price. The MG is located in York, Pennsylvania, and is listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding has dragged its way to $610 in what appears to be a No Reserve auction.

The MGB, finished in White, actually looks to be quite reasonable. There is surface corrosion on the underside, but the floors look clean, and it appears that the car isn’t suffering from any structural issues. The trunk also looks really good, but the owner says that there are indications of previous rust repairs in the rocker. In spite of its dusty appearance, the soft-top looks like it is in really good condition, although the rear window does have a cloudy look about it. A lot of people don’t go much on the appearance of the MGB with the rubber bumpers, but I’ve seen plenty of them where the owner has converted the car back to the traditional look, and it does improve the car’s appearance.

Hiding under the hood of the MG is the 1,799cc 4-cylinder engine, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. The engine currently doesn’t run, and the owner admits to making no attempt to get the engine started. He is unsure why the MG was parked in the first place, but believes that some work on the interior wiring may indicate an electrical fault to be the culprit. If this is the case, it might not be all bad news. Admittedly, the electrical system can present its share of problems, but sometimes it is just easier to replace the wiring harness to eliminate the problems. This isn’t as horrible as it sounds, because a harness can easily be sourced for under $500, and replacement can be completed in a weekend. The engine in an MGB of this era was seriously impacted by emission laws, and by 1975, owners had a mere 62hp at their disposal. Performance could best be described as glacial, but I have seen a couple of these fitted with the engine and transmission from a Miata, and that makes an enormous difference. Surprisingly, the standard MGB rear end seems to be more than capable of handling the power increase, and maintenance tasks and issues have proven to be significantly lower following this conversion.

The interior of the MG is also complete, but it is looking a bit frayed in spots. The dash pad is cracked, while the seats would need new covers. The door trims have been cut to fit aftermarket speakers, but the wheel, console, and the dash itself look like they are actually pretty reasonable. You can see the wiring hanging down below the dash on the passenger side, and the owner believes that it is something in that bundle that has resulted in the car being parked.

As a largely complete and solid example, this 1975 MGB offers the next owner a few different options. It could represent a restoration project, it could be completely transformed by fitting a different engine and transmission, or it could be used as a parts car. If you bought it, what path would you take?