1958 MG A MGA 1500 Roadster / Body-off Resto / As-new interior / No smoke!

Description for MG MGA 1958

MGA 1500 roadster, 1958

Last owner for over twenty years...twenty years ago, he spent a lot of money on a body off, frame up restoration and has only driven the car for around 2,000 miles.

Excellent body, beautiful deep green paint, still 'as new' interior, after a long test drive and finding the performance was more like a 1600cc engine, I checked the casting number (is the correct 1500), did a compression check (140-150 psi compression in every cylinder), found the oil pressure to be fine (60 psi), and a complete lack of smoke.

Look at the underneath while on a lift, and sure enough, painted and detailed inside the driveshaft tunnel, above the back axle, absolutely rust and damage free, still some parts stickers on new brake and suspension parts.

Chrome appears to have all been replaced, dashboard is detailed as for show, has an expensive Brooklands style steering wheel, wiring harness was replaced as where most of the electrics, on the road, brakes, steering, ride, handling are all first rate. And really needs nothing for a low key show or general use.

MGAs are among this most beautiful of all English sports cars, reliable, easy to drive, and very civilized with quick, precise rack and pinion steering, big powerful brakes, soft ride, and flexible engine performance.

This car runs and drives like new, and is ready for a wonderful season of classic sports car driving.

Car available for immediate sale and advertised elsewhere. Hence we reserve the right to end the auction at any time and for any reason. Car is sold ‘as is’ with no warranty or guarantee whatsoever. Has full paperwork for legal registration anywhere. We can assist in transport anywhere in the world and can deliver it on our truck within, say, 300 miles. Glad to store the car in a safe, insured spot until arrangements are made. Terms: 20% deposit with 48 hours and full payment within seven days. W/transfer or check is fine. If you have any questions, the best way to ask is to call me at 203-377-6746 during business hours (EST).