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1973 MG MGB CONVERTIBLE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on April 25, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$2,750Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $2,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1973
Make and model
MG MGB
Generation
MGB chrome bumper
Version
MGB chrome bumper (base)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
GHN5UD296555
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 133 comparable sales, 200% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,500 to $14,700
Median$10,000
Sales behind it133Likely

From 133 sales of the MGB chrome bumper (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,500 and $14,700.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
MG MGB RoadsterBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$17,500
1973 MG MGB GTBring a Trailer, Oct. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 20, 2026$8,250
1973 MG MGB RoadsterBring a Trailer, Aug. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 10, 2026$7,000
1973 MG MGB RoadsterBring a Trailer, April 4, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 4, 2026$6,500
1973 MG MGB GTBring a Trailer, Nov. 20, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 20, 2025$9,500
47-Years-Owned 1973 MG MGB GTBring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2025$11,250
47-Years-Owned 1973 MG MGB RoadsterBring a Trailer, June 26, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 26, 2025$25,250
1973 MG MGB GTBring a Trailer, May 15, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 15, 2025$6,750