Highlights

Reimported from USA and converted to right-hand drive
Seats recently reupholstered in leather
Stainless steel exhaust silencer
Converted to negative earth
Always garaged and never used on wet roads
Comes with lots of spare parts amassed during the rebuild

The Appeal

The MGA represented a stylistic departure for MG when launched in 1955, with its sleek, aerodynamic body replacing the upright T-series that preceded it. The MGA's shape was honed at Le Mans, specifically to attain maximum velocity down the famous Mulsanne Straight.

This 1959 MGA Roadster has been reimported from the USA and converted to right-hand drive, making it a more practical proposition for UK roads. With just two former UK registered keepers since 1990, this MGA has clearly made a great impression on its handful of keepers.

The car benefits from careful maintenance and considerate use, having always been garaged and never driven in wet conditions during current ownership. With recently reupholstered leather seats, a new hood, and a collection of spare parts from its rebuild, this MGA offers an appealing package for the classic British sports car enthusiast.

The vendor comments:

"It drives nicely with a really sweet gearbox. Open-air driving in a car where you can hear the burble from the straight-through silencer is one of life's pleasures."

History and Paperwork

1959 model year export market car in left-hand drive, bound for the United States
Purchased by the current owner in January 2020
Previous owner purchased in January 2003
Owner before that purchased in 1990 when it was reimported from USA
Converted to right-hand drive (RHD)
Always garaged by the vendor and never used when roads are wet
Lots of spare parts available from the rebuild
All invoices since 1999 detailing work done
Voluntarily MOT tested until 14th August 2026
It's believed the car was subject to a barn find rebuild prior to 1990; some photos are available, but these are not dated

The Condition

Presents very well though the vendor notes the car is not in Concours condition
Some localised signs of wear and deterioration around the edges of the bodywork
Very presentable red paintwork
Some pitting on the chromework
Smart steel wheels
Underneath looks clean and is reportedly in sound order
New hood fitted, which reportedly fits well
Small tear in the tonneau cover
The seats have been recently reupholstered in black leather with red piping
Attractive wood-rimmed steering wheel
All switchgear and instruments work according to the vendor
Bluetooth radio installed
Seat belts fitted

The Mechanics

1,500cc B Series inline-four
Four-speed manual transmission
SU carburettors
New 12v battery fitted three years ago
Converted to negative earth
The vendor comments that the MG drives nicely with responsive gearbox
Audible "burble" from straight-through silencer
Untraced oil seepage from somewhere in the engine compartment
Stainless steel silencer fitted
Passed MOT in April 2025 with a few advisories to note

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