1978 MG MGB
1978 MG MGB sold for a median of $6,824 over the last 12 months, based on 20 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $5,426 and $12,052. 157 currently for sale.
1978 MG MGB against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | $11k | $7.3k–$13k | 21 | 121 |
| 1976 | $8.3k | $7.2k–$12k | 19 | 156 |
| 1977 | $5.4k | $4.1k–$9k | 52 | 219 |
| 1978 | $6.7k | $5.3k–$11k | 39 | 157 |
| 1979 | $6.8k | $5.4k–$8.1k | 44 | 234 |
| 1980 | $8.3k | $5.9k–$10k | 64 | 225 |
| 1981 | $9.7k | – | 3 | 6 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1978 MG MGB by version
- MGB Roadster
- $6.7k median, 30 sales in 3 years, 131 for sale
- MGB GT
- $6.7k median, 7 sales in 3 years, 0 for sale
Recent 1978 MG MGB auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1978 MG B Roadster Oct 20, 2026, Car & Classic | $11,983 | 81,519 | Car & Classic |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 1978 MG MGB Roadster V8 Sep 30, 2026, Car & Classic | $19,306 | 21,335 | Car & Classic |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 1978 MG MGB Roadster Sep 21, 2026, Car & Classic | $4,944 | 40,200 | Car & Classic |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 1978 MG MGB Roadster Sep 9, 2026, Car & Classic | $5,592 | 109,883 | Car & Classic |
| Sep 7, 2026 | 1979 MG MGB GT Sep 7, 2026, Car & Classic | $5,459 | 12,034 | Car & Classic |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 1978 MG MGB Roadster Aug 28, 2026, Hagerty | $6,000 | 38,650 | Hagerty |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1978 MG MGB Roadster Aug 20, 2026, Car & Classic | $7,323 | 102,500 | Car & Classic |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 1978 MG MGB Roadster Aug 15, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $6,200 | 37,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 1978 MG MGB Roadster Aug 14, 2026, Car & Classic | $5,326 | 40,200 | Car & Classic |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 1978 MG MGB GT V8 Restomod Jul 9, 2026, Car & Classic | $31,289 | – | Car & Classic |
| May 20, 2026 | 1979 MG MGB GT May 20, 2026, Car & Classic | $6,990 | 42,300 | Car & Classic |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 1978 MG MGB GT Apr 25, 2026, Car & Classic | $2,130 | 119,446 | Car & Classic |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1978 MG MGB Roadster Apr 13, 2026, Car & Classic | $10,785 | 49,700 | Car & Classic |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 1978 MG MGB Mar 30, 2026, Car & Classic | $12,257 | 84,204 | Car & Classic |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1978 MG MGB Convertible Mar 22, 2026, Car & Classic | $12,383 | 4,354 | Car & Classic |
Listings
406 1978 MG MGB vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 157 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1978 MG MGB cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1978 MG MGB sold for a median of $6,824 across 20 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $5,426 and $12,052. There are 157 currently for sale.
How many 1978 MG MGB listings are for sale right now?
There are 157 1978 MG MGB listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.