1980 MG B GT | Edinburgh, Midlothian

A 1980 MG B GT, the fixed-roof coupé version of the MGB. It is known for its sloping rear glass, a tailgate that makes loading easy and a friendly, unfussy character. Cars from this period wear rubber bumpers and sit slightly higher than the earlier chrome-bumper models. This one is finished in grey with a grey interior, a muted, single-tone look. The deep glasshouse and a roofline sweeping back to the tailgate give it a purposeful profile. Its 1798cc engine sits ahead of a driver-focused cabin, and the car is in good condition. Film and TV productions set in the late-1970s or early 1980s get a car of exactly that date. The neutral colouring gives fashion and editorial shoots a calm backdrop for clothes, and the coupé shape reads clearly in photographs. Music videos and advertising gain a clean, uncluttered subject. It also suits a city wedding or a personal drive into the Lothians. The car is based in Edinburgh, Midlothian.