Highlights
- A beautifully restored early-series MGA 1500 in red with a beige interior
- More than €4,000 worth of work carried out since 2021
- Full service and rebuilt carburettors in 2026
- Independent valuation report describing the car as “excellent”
Overview
The MGA marked a major turning point for MG’s Abingdon works after years of models based on pre-war designs with separate wings. Modern, aerodynamic and remarkably quick for its era, the MGA 1500 is today an elegant two-seat roadster—ideal both for weekend getaways and for classic car rallies.
This 1958 example is one of the last of the first-generation MGA (“Mk I”) models, fitted with the lively and pleasant-to-use 1,500cc engine.
Restored a few years ago, it’s presented in one of the most sought-after colour combinations: red bodywork paired with a fawn-coloured interior.
Its overall condition is particularly appealing, as confirmed by a recent independent valuation report that describes the car as being in “excellent” condition.
The expenditure since 2021 exceeds €4,000. Just in 2026 alone, the carburettors were fully overhauled, four brand-new Vredestein tyres were fitted and a full service was carried out.
Thanks to these recent works, this charming MGA is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.
Key information
- Mileage: 57,856 km (not warranted)
- Country of registration: France
- MOT status: exempt vehicle
- Mechanical: 1,489cc four-cylinder engine, SU twin carburettors, four-speed manual gearbox
- History file: various invoices available to view in the photo file
Recent major works
- April 2026 – €824: carburettor refurbishment
- April 2026 – €961: full service and fitting four brand-new Vredestein tyres
- December 2021 – €1,248: electronic ignition, fuel tank, coil and spark plugs
- February 2021 – €1,294: servicing and replacement of the master cylinder
Details
- Previous restoration completed in its red paintwork shade, still very smartly presented
- Bodywork and paint in excellent general condition
- Shiny chrome trim with a light sign of use, but without any unsightly deterioration
- Chrome spoked wheels in good condition
- Recently replaced Vredestein tyres
- Very smart condition fawn leather upholstery
- Fawn-coloured hood, well presented and working correctly
- Recent servicing including, in particular, a full service as detailed above
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