1959 MG MGA 1600
Highlights
- Imported from the USA and fully restored in the UK
- Chassis and engine have matching numbers
- Comes with a Heritage certificate
- Fitted with power steering, electronic ignition, solid state fuel pump, electric fan and oil cooler
The Appeal
In 1951, Syd Enever - MG Stylist and engineer - created a beautiful streamlined body for George Phillips on the 24 Hour Le Mans. It was quite a looker, and following the car's exposure, the general public clamoured for a piece of this newly streamlined sports car. How couldn't you?
MG responded with the sleekly-designed MGA, boasting racing-style aerodynamics and spirited performance that made it one of the most desirable British roadsters of its day - and saw particular success in the USA, where the majority were purchased.
History and Paperwork
- Built on 10/11 September 1959 and dispatched on 12th September
- Imported into the UK from the USA in 2012
- Purchased by the current owner in 2014 and underwent a full restoration until 2020
- Less than 200 miles undertaken since restoration
- Comes with a Heritage certificate
- The chassis and engine numbers match
- Currently indicates 24,839 Miles on a five-figure odometer
- MOT exempt
The Condition
- Complete, beautifully finished vehicle with a fully restored chassis
- Originally shipped in Old English White
- Professional bare metal respray to Signal Red
- Mostly new parts used in the restoration
- Chromework is all bright and nicely-kept
- New black fabric soft-top free of rips and tears
- Chassis has been powder-coated
- New red leather interior
- All dials are clean and nicely-kept
- Wood-trimmed steering wheel in very good order
- Carpets are in good order
The Mechanics
- 1.6-litre B-Series I4 powerplant
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Engine, gearbox and rear axle fully reconditioned
- Fitted with power steering
- Electronic ignition
- Solid state fuel pump
- Electric fan and oil cooler
- Factory fitted equipment includes wire wheels, windscreen washers, grey tonneau cover and heater
- We understand the car to be in excellent mechanical order
- Year 1959
- Make MG
- Model A
- Colour Red
- Mileage 24,839 Miles
- Engine size 1600
- Seller Type Private
- County Cheshire
- Country United Kingdom
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Auction ends
- Bagpuss•••• £21,500 29/02/24
- graham.•••• £21,250 29/02/24
- Bagpuss•••• £21,000 29/02/24
- graham.•••• £20,750 29/02/24
- Bagpuss•••• £20,500 29/02/24
- graham.•••• £20,250 29/02/24
- Bagpuss•••• £20,000 29/02/24
- belvoir•••• £19,750 29/02/24
- Bagpuss•••• £19,500 29/02/24
- Roders•••• £19,250 27/02/24
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