MG
MG represents the quintessential British sports car, from the post-WWII T-series to the iconic MGB. The market is exceptionally broad, offering accessible entry points for new enthusiasts and rare, high-value models for serious collectors.
MG sold for a median of $11,729 over the last 12 months, based on 591 auction sales; the middle half sold between $6,750 and $18,555. 3,294 currently for sale.
Live listings
713
across all marketplaces
MG, short for Morris Garages, has been building accessible sports cars since the 1920s. The brand cemented its reputation with the T-series Midgets, which returning GIs brought to America after WWII, sparking a sports car craze. Subsequent models like the streamlined MGA and the long-running MGB defined the classic roadster experience for generations, offering nimble handling and simple mechanicals.
Collectors are drawn to MGs for their extensive club support, excellent parts availability, and straightforward maintenance. The MGB, produced for 18 years, is a cornerstone of the classic car world, with roadster and GT variants offering different experiences. While most MGs are affordable classics, rare pre-war competition cars like the K3 Magnette represent the pinnacle of the brand's heritage and value.
The MG market is one of the most active in the classic car space. The average price of around $17,025 is heavily influenced by the sheer volume of driver-quality MGBs and Midgets traded each year. However, the market's breadth is significant, with six-figure sales for concours-level pre-war cars, showing that the top end is very strong for rare and historically important examples.
Buying Tips
- Rust is the biggest concern on unibody cars like the MGB and Midget; inspect sills, floor pans, and the 'castle' rail sections thoroughly.
- On pushrod engines, check for blue smoke on startup or overrun, which indicates worn valve guides or rings.
- Lucas electrical systems can be finicky; test every light, switch, and gauge to ensure they function correctly.
- Overdrive units, when fitted, should engage and disengage smoothly without clunking or hesitation.
- Chrome bumper MGBs (pre-1974.5) are generally more desirable and command higher prices than the later rubber bumper models.
Prices range from just a few hundred dollars for project cars to $300,497 for the rarest pre-war competition models.
11,115 MG vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 3294 currently live. $832,225 in transactions over the last 30 days.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
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