Subject to a comprehensive restoration in 2014 with invoices over £60,000
Displayed at Le Mans Classic in 2015
Oselli 1,950cc engine with a Ford type 9 five-speed gearbox
The Appeal
By the 1950s, the lightweight, top-down sports car had already become a distinctly British art. At the centre, of course, was MG - particularly with the introduction of the streamlined MG A. With its gorgeous bodywork and spirited performance, it was a dead cert for topping just about every sales chart in the business - and it quickly became a fixture of international export.
This 1957 example has been owned by the same individual for 43 years and underwent a comprehensive restoration in 2014 by professional international restorers, with invoices totalling over £60,000, a new engine and gearbox. The car has been fastidiously maintained and always garaged, which no doubt plays a significant role in its marvellous condition.
Displayed at the prestigious Le Mans Classic in 2015, this MG A is not just a showpiece but also a very capable classic driver. The car comes with a host of spares, including a full race screen, new aero screens, and bumpers. If you fancy getting into a truly great classic British sports car, this is the perfect opportunity.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1957
Owned for 43 years
All paperwork for restoration and servicing available
Fastidiously maintained
Subject to a very expensive restoration by professional international restorers in 2014 (invoices over £60,000 available)
Photos available on the restorers' website
Odometer recalibrated at restoration
Always garaged, including abroad
Displayed at Le Mans Classic in 2015
Used by local MG franchise in the UK
MOT exempt
Many spares included:
Full race screen with chrome stanchions (as new)
New aero screens
Front and back bumpers (need re-chroming)
Various other parts too numerous to list
The Condition
Always stored dry and covered
Checked over weekly and before every drive
Presents well throughout: interior, exterior, and underneath
Subject to a very expensive paint respray at restoration; still looks in very good order despite use
Appears free from notable defects on the bodywork
Excellent shut lines
Comes with full weather equipment:
New Mohair hood
New correct hood frame
Refurbished side screens (all never used)
Bonnet has louvres along with the passenger side front wing
Bumpers included but never fitted since restoration
Front valance can be removed
Comes with a correct front valance in good condition (needs painting before fitting)
Top quality re-trimmed leather seats in stone with green piping
New door cards
New carpets throughout except for the original gearbox tunnel carpet
Dashboard trimmed in black Rexine by a previous owner, retained as a nod to the car's history
The Mechanics
Oselli 1,950 cc Fast Road Stage 2 engine
Ford type 9 five-speed manual gearbox
Carefully "Run-in" after restoration for the first 1,000 miles
Weber 40 carburettor
Stainless steel Maniflow exhaust system
Front disc brake conversion
Small oil cooler fitted
Retained mechanical engine-driven fan, augmented with an electric fan and a small additional carburettor fan for hot climates (never used)
The vendor notes that the car is fun, fast, and reliable with a great exhaust note
The car reportedly holds great oil pressure and suffers no cooling issues
We understand it starts, drives, shifts and breaks with no faults
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1957 MG A
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