Description
I've had this lovely Mark 1 1600cc MGA Coupe for 10 years. 5 previous owners. Very presentable inside and out and runs great. Previous owner had undertaken full rebuild circa 1996-2000 although it required re-commissioning. I have lots of invoices showing what was done during this period. The works were significant and as the owner was a welder by profession the chassis is particularly good & solid. Both wings and the off-side rear are fibreglass. Everything working as it should & the car has seen regular usage every year since purchased. Runs on E5 petrol with lead additive. All invoices relating to works/ parts bought during my ownership available for inspection and for passing on to the new owner. Stored in garage during my ownership. Heritage Certificate confirming that this car was built for the UK/ Home market. Red leather seats.
Current mileage 59, 164 (April 2026)
Old English White
MOT until 26th May 2026 although none required by law due to age
Photos attached showing condition - internal, external, engine, underside
Runs very well.
3 keys for door/ ignition and 2 keys for fuel cap
Starting handle & spare tyre in boot
Positive earth
4 speed gearbox
Works undertaken in my ownership include:
Respray - same colour, Old English White (cellulose)
Installed anti-roll bar (Addco/ Summit Racing)
Installed spin on oil filter adaptor (still have the original telcamit filter, if required)
Master cylinder refurbishment
Slave cylinder replacement
All new water and fuel hoses
New flexible brake hoses & DOT 4 brake fluid replacement
New coil & leads
New distributor with electronic ignition
New stainless steel exhaust
Replace flexible brake hoses
Installed in-line fuel filter
Replaced fuel filler and installed locking fuel cap (still have the original lift cap if required)
New wood aftermarket 15" steering wheel (original "banjo" steering wheel can be included in the sale by agreement)
New air filters
SU carburettor refurbishment - new seals, jets, needles, springs, butterflies etc
4 new tyres
New steel petrol tank
New thermostat housing
New arm rest for between seats
Indicator buzzer added to supplement dashboard light
LED lights fitted - indicators, brakes & side lights
In line fuel filter added
New rear boot seal
New Hardi electronic fuel pump
New windscreen washer pump
Steel wheels refurbished/ professionally repainted
Flushing of radiator and fresh anti-freeze mix
Regular general servicing - annual oil changes, greasing, plugs, tappets, check of brakes etc
Engine bay tidy up ( heater box etc)
Installed battery cut off switch (behind passenger seat)
Switch to 1 12v battery (it had 2 x 12v batteries in parallel)
New battery and earthing strap
New Jaeger fuel gauge (with voltage regulator) & fuel tank sender unit
Replacement window felt
Replacement steering wheel column felt
New front brake disc pads
New choke cable & accelerator cable & springs
Annual MOT even though none required due to age
The advisory on the most recent MOT has been dealt with by applying exhaust heat wrap to exhaust tailpipe
All works done by me with occasional help from knowledgeable friends. There are probably other minor things but the above with the photos will hopefully give you some idea of the condition of the car. Ready for spring driving!
