Countless ease-of-life improvements made under the bonnet
Certainly a good condition car inside and out
The Appeal
Just like its younger sibling, the MG A is an icon of British motoring, defining the sports car of the 1950s. Gorgeous lines and a nifty 1.5-litre engine caught the attention of the American market, a region in which MG sold many examples.
Manufactured in 1958, that was also the fate of this example finished in red. Since hitting US soil upon its sale, it has travelled across the world with the car’s current owner purchasing it in Dubai. After a thorough interior and mechanical restoration including several modernising modifications, this MG A Roadster returned to the UK, where it has remained since.
Clearly a great example inside and out, it has covered very few miles in the UK and is, as a result, very clean underneath.
History and Paperwork
First manufactured for the US market
Left-hand drive model
Purchased in Dubai by the current owner
Underwent extensive restoration work
Imported to the UK in 2021
Heritage Certificate confirming build
Odometer reads 6,177 – assume true figure of 106,177 miles
MOT upon return to the UK passed with just 1 advisory
Very few miles covered since 2021 MOT
The Interior
Extensive interior restoration undertaken by current owner
Black leather seats retrimmed, look good
New carpets fitted including boot carpets and spare wheel cover
Instruments were removed and cleaned
New dashboard wiring loom
Tonneau cover included with the car
Left-hand drive, US-spec example
Motalita wood rim steering wheel fitted
Car also comes with original steering wheel
Retro Sound digital radio with Bluetooth sits seamlessly on dashboard
Discrete speakers found throughout the cabin
Removable, sliding side screens
Side Screen bag fitted behind the seats
The Exterior
Stylish MG A shape
Finished in an elegant red colour
Bodywork looks in very good condition throughout
Chrome pieces re-plated, all shines excellently
Wire-spoke wheels all look in great shape
Period correct Michelin tyres fitted with seemingly plenty of tread
New Mohair soft top hood with car
Additional tonneau cover
Lights upgraded to halogen units
Underside looks clean bar small areas of slight surface corrosion
The vendor informs us that there is a slight discoloration on the passenger door, which is only noticeable in bright sunlight
The Mechanics
1.5-litre inline-four B-Series engine
Four-speed manual transmission
Engine bay looks to be in presentable condition
Recently fitted SU fuel pump as well as new fuel lines spruce up the engine bay
Stainless steel Tourist Trophy exhaust fitted
Rear suspension parts replaced including springs, bushes and drop links
List of ease-of-life modifications made under the bonnet
Period correct Mallory coil fitted
Car features a Revotec electric fan, perfect for warm conditions
Converted to negative earth, original style twin 6v batteries
Summary
Originally destined for the American market, this 1958 MG A Roadster has travelled across much of the world, ending up back in the UK. Externally a very good-looking example, it has had many new parts fitted under the surface.
Under its current ownership, it has had a totally refreshed interior while countless parts under the bonnet have been replaced. This is certainly a well-cared for model.
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