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Classic Roadsters for Sale

Classic roadsters — open two-seat sports cars built for driving pleasure above all else — represent a different kind of classic ownership. A Triumph TR6 on a winding road, a Jaguar XK120 at a concours, an MGB on a weekend tour: these cars are about the experience of driving, not just the destination. British, Italian, and German roadsters from the 1950s through the 1970s make up the most actively collected segment of the sports car market. Browse current listings below.

Popular: Jaguar E-Type, MGB, Triumph TR6, Austin-Healey 3000, Porsche 356.

MG MGB (70) MG TD (22) Jaguar E-Type (17) Alfa Romeo Spider (12) Porsche 356 (8) MG MGA (8) Fiat 124 Spider (8) Austin-Healey Sprite (6) Nash Roadster (5) Jaguar XK120 (5) Austin-Healey 3000 (5) MG TF (4)

185 listings found

1954 MG TF Dealer
Texas

1954 MG TF

$30,000
1950 MG TD Dealer
Texas

1950 MG TD

$16,000
1962 Jaguar E-Type Dealer
United States

1962 Jaguar E-Type

$200,995 12,500 miles
1970 Jaguar E-Type Dealer
United States

1970 Jaguar E-Type

$134,995 58,000 miles
1965 Porsche 356 Dealer
United States

1965 Porsche 356

$139,000 12,000 miles
1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Dealer
United States

1966 Austin-Healey 3000

$55,995 94,571 miles
1969 Jaguar E-Type Dealer
United States

1969 Jaguar E-Type

$76,995 50,000 miles
1957 Austin-Healey 100-6 Dealer
United States

1957 Austin-Healey 100-6

$45,995
1970 Porsche 356 Dealer
United States

1970 Porsche 356

$41,995 11,657 miles
1966 Austin-Healey Sprite Dealer
United States

1966 Austin-Healey Sprite

$12,995 55,000 miles
1975 MG MGB Dealer
United States

1975 MG MGB

$12,595
1977 MG MGB Dealer
United States

1977 MG MGB

$19,495 23,967 miles
1955 Porsche 356 Dealer
United States

1955 Porsche 356

$44,995 36,275 miles
1951 MG TD Dealer
United States

1951 MG TD

$17,495 47,000 miles
1965 AC Cobra Dealer
United States

1965 AC Cobra

$72,995 1,785 miles
1979 MG MGB Dealer
United States

1979 MG MGB

$11,495
1957 MG MGA Dealer
United States

1957 MG MGA

$29,995 10,000 miles
1970 MG MGB Dealer
United States

1970 MG MGB

$8,995 108,888 miles
1979 Fiat 850 Spider Dealer
United States

1979 Fiat 850 Spider

$15,995 84,825 miles
1960 MG MGA Dealer
United States

1960 MG MGA

$34,995 560 miles
1979 Fiat 124 Spider Dealer
United States

1979 Fiat 124 Spider

$13,895 68,000 miles
1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Dealer
United States

1967 Austin-Healey 3000

$65,000 27,502 miles
1977 Fiat 124 Spider Dealer
United States

1977 Fiat 124 Spider

$11,895 81,000 miles
1959 MG MGA Dealer
United States

1959 MG MGA

$35,495 59,000 miles

The golden age of the roadster

British Leyland brands — MG, Triumph, Austin-Healey — dominated the American sports car market through the 1950s and 1960s, selling open two-seaters at prices that made performance accessible to young buyers who couldn't afford a Jaguar. The MGB alone sold over half a million units between 1962 and 1980, making it one of the most available classic sports cars on the market today. The Triumph TR series evolved from the agricultural TR2 to the refined TR6 over two decades. The Austin-Healey 3000 remains one of the most beautiful British cars ever built.

Italian and German alternatives — Alfa Romeo Spider, Fiat 124 Spider, Porsche 356 — occupy overlapping territory with different character. The Alfa Spider ran in continuous production from 1966 to 1994. The Porsche 356 preceded the 911 and remains the most collectible pre-911 Porsche by significant margin.

What to inspect before buying a classic roadster

Rust is the universal concern — British roadsters in particular are notorious for rusting in structural locations (sills, floor pans, front footwells, bulkhead). Get under the car. Inspect the sills (rockers) by poking with a screwdriver — they should be solid. Floor pans and the area around the battery tray are common failure points on MGs and Triumphs. Electrics on British cars of this era are Lucas-sourced and may require patience — a car with a clean, modern wiring harness is worth paying a premium for.

Frequently asked questions

The MGB offers the best combination of affordability, parts availability, and community support. Clean drivers can be found in the $8,000–$18,000 range. The Triumph TR6 and Spitfire are similarly accessible. The Austin-Healey Sprite and MG Midget are smaller and even more affordable. Avoid chrome-bumper MGBs with known rust issues unless you have a repair budget — a rust-free car at a higher price is almost always the better deal.
The Jaguar E-Type is the acknowledged icon — Enzo Ferrari called it the most beautiful car ever made. Early Series 1 examples with covered headlights are the most desirable. Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III Phase 2 and Triumph TR3A and TR4 occupy the top of the British roadster market. The Porsche 356 Speedster is the most collectible pre-911 Porsche. All command significant premiums over comparable drivers.
With proper maintenance, yes — they were designed to be driven, not coddled. The key is a complete cooling system overhaul, fresh wiring, and attention to the Lucas electrical system (which earned its "Prince of Darkness" reputation through neglect, not inherent failure). A properly sorted MGB or TR6 is a reliable weekend car. Budget for regular maintenance: these cars need more attention than modern vehicles but reward it with character no modern car can replicate.
A roadster is a two-seat open car, traditionally without wind-up windows (using side curtains instead) and with minimal weather protection. A convertible typically refers to a car with full wind-up windows and a more substantial folding soft top. In practice, the terms overlap — later roadsters like the MGB have wind-up windows — but the roadster tradition implies a more spartan, driver-focused approach than the typical American convertible.
Annual maintenance on a well-sorted classic roadster runs $500–$1,500 per year for regular use. Common ongoing costs: tune-ups (points, plugs, carb adjustment), brake fluid and fluid changes, soft-top maintenance or replacement ($300–800 every 5–10 years), and electrical attention. Initial purchase should be budgeted with a $1,000–$2,000 catch-up service allowance regardless of the seller's claims. A pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist is essential.

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