MGA Roadster
Finished in Red with Beige Leather and Burgundy Carpets
This MGA, like most, was exported when new. In fact, only around 5 percent of them stayed in the UK. But this one eventually returned to these shores in 2015, having spent the intervening decades in America.
Having been restored in 2009 while still in the US, this MGA remains in excellent condition, having received plenty of care and attention from its previous owner, who has embarked upon a course of improvement and maintenance. This included an engine, gearbox and clutch overhaul, retrimmed seats and carpets, new tonneau covered hood and refurbished wheels this will reassure the next custodian of this MGA that it has been well cared for, and is ready to be used and enjoyed.
Service History as follows
Manufactured in September 1957
Exported to the USA when new
First registered in January 1958
Restored in 2009 by Daniel Schmidtt & Co.
Re-imported to the UK in 2015
Heritage certificate
Road Tax and MOT exempt
Interior restoration as follows;
The interior of this MGA is a fantastic example of how to undertake a restoration.
The retrimmed seats are in fantastic condition, their fluted upholstery is free from marks, scuffs and blemishes, and they appear to be supportive and comfortable. Brand new carpets professionally trimmed and fitted. With their matching leather coverings, the door cards and dashboard are in equally fine fettle, with a full complement of gauges present and all the switchgear being in almost new condition. A period correct radio is also fitted but the vendor tells us that the speaker has been removed, so it remains untested. A 12V charging point and two USB sockets have been fitted for powering accessories, and a wood rimmed steering wheel finishes the cabin nicely. To the rear, the carpeted boot is spacious and well-finished. It contains a refurbished full size spare wheel, discreetly concealed by a fitted red cover, as well as a jack and a Thor hide hammer for tightening and removing the wheel spinners.
Exterior restoration as follows;
We are informed by the vendor that this MG was restored in 2009 by Daniel Schmitt & Co. in the US. The resprayed paintwork remains in good condition, with a small number of blemishes which have been picked up since the work was completed. There were a few scratches which the owner has managed to buff out and a couple of small paint chips which have been repaired. The external fixtures and fittings are well presented, with good chrome work. There is just one small dent on the nearside rear overrider and the wheels have been refurbished, so are in excellent condition, with tyres which are said to be new. New soft top and tonneau cover fitted and the wheels were refurbished. Underneath, there is no reported corrosion or damage, other than a small dent in the tubular frame under the gearbox, which reportedly does not affect the structural rigidity of the chassis.
Mechanical restoration as follows;
During its restoration, the engine was reportedly checked over after being removed following which it was cleaned, painted, overhauled and unleaded converted to unleaded fuel. More recently, the vendor tells us that the gearbox was rebuilt within the last 200 miles and that the clutch release bearing was replaced with a ball-race type. This is said to be an improvement upon the original graphite bearing. The rear axle and differential have been checked and the prop shaft has reportedly been replaced with a rebuilt unit. The car drives perfectly, accelerates strongly and smoothly, maintains a healthy oil pressure and brakes well. It benefits from a stainless-steel exhaust, which is said to enhance its sonorous engine note. No smoke during start-up or running, while there is the odd drop of oil, as we would expect to see from a classic British sports car of this age.
This MGA is a wonderful example of the model, with an interesting transatlantic history. It is presented in excellent overall condition, having been resprayed, retrimmed and received thorough mechanical attention. We are sure that the next owner of this MGA will appreciate the care and attention lavished upon it in recent years, and will be able to enjoy it to its full.
We have the original book pack, service book, tool kit and V5.
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