MG MGB: over half a million built, and still the easiest classic to own (1962-1980) The MG MGB was the modern monocoque roadster that sold more than half a million and became, for years, the best-selling sports car in the world. A guide to the 1.8-litre B-series, the three-bearing and five-bearing engines, the all-important chrome-bumper versus rubber-bumper divide, what to look for when buying, and what they are worth.