Comprehensive nut and bolt restoration by marque expert Bob West
Fast road engine recently built by MG Motorsport
Extensive history file with restoration photographs and documentation
Three winners' shields included with the car
An exceptional example of the much-loved MGA
The Appeal
Often credited with revolutionising the open-top British Sports Car, the MGA's streamlined shape was a genuine revelation for its era, and has gone down as one of the most successful of the period's roadsters. To this day, it's utterly timeless - and is responsible in no small part for MG becoming one of the most legendary marques in motoring history.
This 1957 MGA stands out due to its comprehensive restoration to concours standard by renowned marque expert Bob West. The car's history is well-documented, with a detailed file of invoices and photographs all accompanying it - along with three winner's shields! Factor in that reconditioned fast road engine and you've got a spectacular example of one of the world's most enduring classic cars. 3.jpg837.14 KB
History and Paperwork
Manufactured between 23rd to 26th August 1957
Dispatched to California on 26th August 1957
Original number plate included with the car
Brought back to the UK in the mid-90s and underwent a full, nut and bolt restoration by marque expert Bob West
Previous owner used the car sparingly, with less than 700 miles between 2006 and 2019
Purchased by the current owner in late 2019
Owner has covered approximately 12,000 miles and invested significantly in maintenance and improvements
Documentation includes:
An album with many colour photographs of the restoration
A box file of invoices detailing expenditure from the 1990s
Heritage certificate confirming original specification
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