Highlights

Pretty Orient Red car in great order
Factory correct colour combination
Imported by vendor from dry USA state in 2020
Recent work to dynamo and distributor
Genuine reason for sale
BMIHT certificate

The Appeal

MG’s new car was such a step change from what went before that it got a fresh new name, one that was also appropriately unfussy - the A. Aerodynamics helped maximise the performance but they also delivered a very pretty car.

The A was popular in MG’s key USA market, which is where this 1958 1500 first went when new. It returned here during lockdown in 2020, imported by the vendor. It is now reluctantly for sale due to the purchase of an Alfa Romeo Spider - unlike the MGA, the Alfa has space for her dog!

Beautifully finished in factory original Orient Red with a contrasting black leather interior, this car is in very good condition and fine mechanical health. This car looks tailormade for the warmer spring and summer weather coming our way - hopefully - very soon.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in early 1958 in the USA
BMIHT certificate confirms factory colour combination and options
Factory fitted with adjustable steering column, wire wheels and heater, which is retains
VIN number confirms this was a very early 1958-built car - the 480th off the line in that year
First UK registered on 1st August 2020
One registered keeper since arriving in the UK
DVLA importation documentation
No service book but records of history since arriving in the UK
These include dynamo, distributor and MOT repairs in March 2020
Factory handbook in good condition
New battery fitted since arrival in UK
MOT expired on 16th February 2021 with 89,810 miles showing on test and no advisories
Very little use since MOT test - now showing 89,987 miles
Always garaged by vendor since arriving in the UK
Only for sale as vendor has bought an Alfa Romeo Spider which has space for her dog

The Condition

Orient Red paintwork in very good order with only very light chips and marks
Bodywork in similar condition with good panel fit and straight lines
No visible corrosion to panelwork or underside and no MOT structural advisories
Boot floor solid with no signs of deterioration
Black fabric roof showing good fit and condition and supplied with side windows
Chrome 15in wire wheels in good order with no visible tarnishing
Exterior trim and fittings well kept and factory correct for a Mk1 1500
Retrimmed black leather interior in good order with only light wear
Door cards and dash roll in matching black vinly
Dashboard switchgear and dials complete and unmodified
Fitted with an older radio/cassette player
4 spoke sprung leather-rimmed factory steering wheel

The Mechanics

1,489cc MG 4L engine
4spd manual gearbox
Sparing use since arriving in UK and since last MOT test
Repairs to alternator, oil leak and distributor in March 2020
Gearbox said to operate well but noisy in 1st and reverse
Vendor reports that the car drives very well

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