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Highlights

Built by Ricky Cooper, renowned MGA restoration specialist in South Africa
Professional paintwork by Hillstar Panel and Restoration with £7,000 investment
Nine-month build with no body filler used
Unique colour selected from original MGA colour chart

The Appeal

The MGA Roadster remains one of the most beloved British sports cars of the 1950s and '60s, and for its day was a real trailblazer. Amongst the first streamlined production cars in Europe, this was a roadster that changed the profile of MG forever, and truly revolutionised the image of the Great British sports car.

This particular example comes to market with a comprehensive restoration pedigree. Built by Ricky Cooper, who operates a dedicated workshop for British sports cars in Knysna, South Africa, and is widely regarded as the premier MGA restoration specialist in the country, this Roadster benefits from a full nine-month build, reportedly executed without compromise.

The paintwork alone represents a significant investment, having been professionally applied by Hillstar Panel and Restoration in Cape Town at a cost of £7,000. The colour chosen is described as one of the most unique options from the original MGA colour chart, giving this car a distinctive presence whilst remaining period-correct. Complementing the exterior is a black leather interior, with the vendor stating that everything throughout the car is as new.

The vendor describes this MGA Roadster as being in show condition, and it's certainly a very desirable example that's ready and waiting for its lucky new keeper

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1958
Built in South Africa by Ricky Cooper, a specialist MGA restorer
Nine-month restoration completed
Indicates 54,021 miles on a five-figure odometer

The Condition

The vendor informs us the car is presented in show condition
Unique colour selected from the original MGA colour chart
Professional paintwork by Hillstar Panel and Restoration in Cape Town, costing circa £7,000
The vendor states genuinely no body filler used anywhere on the car
Bodywork is in handsome order
Brightwork contrasts very nicely
Wire-spoke wheels in good order
Black leather seats fitted
Instruments are clean and legible
Dashboard is very well-kept

The Mechanics

1,489cc (1.5-litre) B-Series 4-cylinder engine
4-speed manual transmission
Engine bay in fine order
Fully rebuilt
Very mechanically standard
The vendor reports the car is driving perfectly

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