MGB COLOURS
 

Estimated MGB Colour Popularity (1962–1980)

1. Red – 20 to 25% (approx. 105,000 to 131,000 cars) Tartan Red, Flame Red, Blaze, and Carmine Red were consistently strong sellers. Red was the go-to sports car colour in both the UK and US, especially through the 60s and 70s.

2. Green – 15 to 18% (approx. 78,000 to 94,000 cars) British Racing Green, Brooklands Green, and related shades were a firm favourite, especially early in the production run. Still one of the most evocative colours for an MG.

3. White – around 15% (approx. 78,000 cars) Old English White and Glacier White were popular throughout the 60s and 70s, offering a clean, classic look. Particularly well suited to chrome-bumpered models.

4. Blue – 12 to 15% (approx. 63,000 to 78,000 cars) From Iris Blue and Mineral Blue to Teal and Pageant Blue, blue was always a well-liked, versatile option that worked across all MGB body styles.

5. Brown / Bronze / Beige – 5 to 8% (approx. 26,000 to 42,000 cars) Colours like Russet Brown, Bracken, and Antelope Beige were very much of their time. Though less fashionable today, they are increasingly appreciated for their rarity.

6. Black – 5 to 7% (approx. 26,000 to 36,000 cars) Rare as a factory option until the later years. Many black MGBs you see now are resprayed cars. That said, black on chrome or rubber bumper cars can look very striking.

7. Yellow – 5 to 7% (approx. 26,000 to 36,000 cars) From soft Primrose Yellow in the 60s to bold Inca Yellow in the 70s, yellow MGBs were never the most common, but they've always stood out on the road.

8. Orange / Maroon – 3 to 5% (approx. 16,000 to 26,000 cars) Blaze (a vibrant orange-red) and deeper tones like Aconite and Damask Red were rare and eye-catching. Today, they appeal to those seeking something a little different.