For film & TV hire
1979 MG B (GT, black, classic)
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This catalogue entry records a 1979 MG B GT in black from the 1970s.
The 1979 MG B GT in black is filed under Classic, within the 1970s picture cars.
1970s on screen
Shop lettering, road signs and kerbside furniture should share the story date, particularly when a wide shot includes more of the street than the featured car. A seventies neighbourhood can be built around ordinary comings and goings, letting the vehicles belong to the street instead of presenting them as exhibits. A journey between an estate and a town centre can use the changing surroundings to tell the story, with the car linking the locations rather than dominating them.
Possible roles in a production
An older car waiting by a station can make a pickup legible through luggage and greetings, keeping the scene focused on the meeting itself. The pace of a period entrance can come from the exchange between passengers, rather than treating the older vehicle as a reason for exaggerated movement. A car parked outside a house can make a period neighbourhood feel occupied without needing a separate entrance to draw attention to it.
About this listing
Here, a 1979 MG B GT in black is catalogued as Classic. For this model, our catalogue has 12 MG Bs. The dates attached to this model cover the period 1964 to 1979. For a different colour, the model listings also show red, green, silver and orange. Browse 379 cars from the 1970s for the period, or 52 MG vehicles for other vehicles by this make.
Questions about this car
Can I hire this 1979 MG B in black for filming?
Tell us about the scene and your filming schedule when asking for the MG B, so the availability check relates to the actual shoot you are planning.
Is the photo of this exact car?
What you see is a reference image for the MG B, not the particular vehicle offered; our options set out which car it is and confirm its colour.
What if this MG B isn't available?
You need not stay with the 12 MG Bs listed here: explore 52 MG vehicles and compare 379 cars from the 1970s, with any replacement checked for your dates.
Can it be driven on camera?
For a shot involving the MG B in motion, the owner's agreement and insurance requirements come first, and your brief confirms the driving, vehicle transport and driver arrangements.
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