1958 MGA 1500
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Highlights
- Pretty Orient Red car in great order
- Factory correct colour combination
- Imported by vendor from dry USA state in 2020
- Recent work to dynamo and distributor
- Genuine reason for sale
- BMIHT certificate
The Appeal
MG’s new car was such a step change from what went before that it got a fresh new name, one that was also appropriately unfussy - the A. Aerodynamics helped maximise the performance but they also delivered a very pretty car.
The A was popular in MG’s key USA market, which is where this 1958 1500 first went when new. It returned here during lockdown in 2020, imported by the vendor. It is now reluctantly for sale due to the purchase of an Alfa Romeo Spider - unlike the MGA, the Alfa has space for her dog!
Beautifully finished in factory original Orient Red with a contrasting black leather interior, this car is in very good condition and fine mechanical health. This car looks tailormade for the warmer spring and summer weather coming our way - hopefully - very soon.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in early 1958 in the USA
- BMIHT certificate confirms factory colour combination and options
- Factory fitted with adjustable steering column, wire wheels and heater, which is retains
- VIN number confirms this was a very early 1958-built car - the 480th off the line in that year
- First UK registered on 1st August 2020
- One registered keeper since arriving in the UK
- DVLA importation documentation
- No service book but records of history since arriving in the UK
- These include dynamo, distributor and MOT repairs in March 2020
- Factory handbook in good condition
- New battery fitted since arrival in UK
- MOT expired on 16th February 2021 with 89,810 miles showing on test and no advisories
- Very little use since MOT test - now showing 89,987 miles
- Always garaged by vendor since arriving in the UK
- Only for sale as vendor has bought an Alfa Romeo Spider which has space for her dog
The Condition
- Orient Red paintwork in very good order with only very light chips and marks
- Bodywork in similar condition with good panel fit and straight lines
- No visible corrosion to panelwork or underside and no MOT structural advisories
- Boot floor solid with no signs of deterioration
- Black fabric roof showing good fit and condition and supplied with side windows
- Chrome 15in wire wheels in good order with no visible tarnishing
- Exterior trim and fittings well kept and factory correct for a Mk1 1500
- Retrimmed black leather interior in good order with only light wear
- Door cards and dash roll in matching black vinly
- Dashboard switchgear and dials complete and unmodified
- Fitted with an older radio/cassette player
- 4 spoke sprung leather-rimmed factory steering wheel
The Mechanics
- 1,489cc MG 4L engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Sparing use since arriving in UK and since last MOT test
- Repairs to alternator, oil leak and distributor in March 2020
- Gearbox said to operate well but noisy in 1st and reverse
- Vendor reports that the car drives very well
BEFORE YOU BUY
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✓ If the seller is registered as a private seller, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Car & Classic’s return policy applies.
✓ A non-refundable deposit will be payable if you are the winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for details.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check, to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection or delivery.
Vehicle specification
- Year 1958
- Make MG
- Model MGA
- Colour Red
- Odometer 89,987 Miles
- Engine size 1489
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Tollard Royal
- Location Wiltshire
- Country United Kingdom
6
bids
- 125p.af•••• £6,000 30/04/24
- thomas-•••• £5,000 29/04/24
- Wencesl•••• £3,100 29/04/24
- simon.t•••• £3,000 28/04/24
- TheMich•••• £2,750 28/04/24
- pierrev £2,000 28/04/24
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