1967
MGB Roadster
A sports car you could imagine using every day
Colours used
in this example.
Burgundy sets the tone for this page. Give the narrow chrome side strip a clean paper highlight.
Suggested pencil shades, not exact factory paint matches. Test colours on your paper before building richer layers.
Give the narrow chrome side strip a clean paper highlight.
Build deeper shadows below the window line while leaving the visible seat tops lighter.
Reserve white for metal highlights. Keep rubber softer and less reflective.
Keep the existing setting quieter than the car and let the glass remain translucent.
Look a little closer.
Explore the details from different angles.
Reference 01
1967 MGB Roadster. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Hugh Llewelyn from Keynsham, UK · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0Reference 02
Paris - Bonhams 2014 - MGB Roadster - 1967 - 003. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Thesupermat · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0Reference 03
Paris - Bonhams 2014 - MGB Roadster - 1967 - 002. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Thesupermat · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0Reference 04
Paris - Bonhams 2014 - MGB Roadster - 1967 - 001. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Thesupermat · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0Reference 05
1967 MGB Roadster - Haynes International Motor Museum - Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Glen Bowman from Newcastle, England · Source · CC BY 2.0Historical finishes and details
A complete factory colour and trim chart for this selected year and variant has not been verified. The linked model history provides context. Use the gallery for visible materials and shapes, then choose a personal palette. Do not infer original paint codes or optional badges from restored cars.
In the photographs
The photographs show cream and green. Use these surviving display cars to compare shapes and visible finishes. Exact build date and original paint have not been established for every example. Restored paint and later changes are possible.
In the coloured example
The pencil example uses burgundy bodywork with black cabin tones. It is a creative colouring guide, not a factory paint match or a recreation of one gallery car.
Make the details count.
Give the narrow chrome side strip a clean paper highlight.
Keep the open cockpit dark enough to separate it from the rear deck.
Follow your curiosity.
Model history and further reading.