Volkswagen Powered? 1969 MG MGB
I typically don’t feature cars that have already sold (because DT is here to help you find your next ride, not just glorify El Caminos)…but sometimes there is a car that has sold before I can put up a feature. And sometimes that car is so utterly perplexing that I’VE GOT TO POST IT!! This is one of those cars. An MGB that is powered by a rear mounted Volkswagen Beetle engine and some other people parts too. How does that even work? What do you tell the man at the Autozone counter when he asks year/make/model? William Morris must be rolling over in his grave! Find this 1969 MG MGB that was offered for $7000 in Baldwin Park, CA via ebay motors. Tip from Rock On & Hugh!
From the seller:
About this vehicle
This 1969 MG MGB is a restomod with updates to the drivetrain. The owner has had it for 1 year. The vehicle is drivable and is mainly used for weekend drives.
Seller’s Notes
Please note , the pedals can be cut and adjusted , i am 5’9 and Can drive this car comfortably. But it’s a hotrod so far from perfect. The seat is not adjustable.
Vehicle Details
Hello, I have a 1969 mgb on a Volkswagen pan up for sale !,Definitely a unique build , the pan is a 1967 beetle pan. It was shortened 3 1/2 inches to fit the wheel base.
•Completely new brakes , all new lines , drums , hardware.
•new wiring kit
• new upholstery,
• I Believe it’s a 1300 single port motor that runs strong. (Unknown miles)
• original paint that has been waxed , still holds a shine but does have imperfections, scratches , and a dent on the hood
•front suspension has new parts as well.
• new clutch. New carburetor, new electronic distributor
All lights work , fuel gauge works
speedometer does not work
This car is a fun driver and far from perfect ,
The pedal assembly was lengthen from its original spot. This mg feels like it’s channeled , so your sitting flat, takes a little getting use to.
Comes with removable soft top
Currently registered as an MG , clean title. Drive it home.

Exterior
1969 mgb on a 1967 Volkswagen pan , pan was cut 3 inches to fit mgb body
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Not so much a sleeper as merely sleepy and definitely not a hot rod. The VW 1300 was a one year engine that put out 50hp gross, a little more than half the original MG 1800.
Hopefully the new owner can find a better home for the body.
I think that it would be cool with a big bore VW stroker engine in it.
Just because you can… it most fuck’n certainly doesn’t mean that you should!
Geesh.
“Speedometer does not work”
Don’t worry, you’ll be able to judge your speed by comparing it to nearby elderly pedestrians. They’ll be keeping pace.