Highlights

Early Mk1 1500 Roadster for complete renovation
Some welding and conversion work has already been done
Supply of spares included
Interesting project for the right enthusiast
The steering rack has been located and is supplied with the car

The Appeal

Proper barn finds are becoming harder and harder to find, as the supply of good classics gets smaller. This car, then, is great news for enthusiasts who enjoy getting their hands dirty.

It is an early MGA 1500 Roadster that appears to be largely complete and is supplied with various spares. Some of the work has already begun, including welding and conversion to RHD. It was restored in 1984 but is clearly in need of a little more TLC now.

The MGA is one of the classic world’s most usable cars with owners enjoy the benefit of the sort of spares supply that would embarrass some brand new cars. As such, they make great projects and we hope this one gets the love it clearly deserves.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in the UK 8th December 1959
Seven registered keepers
Current keeper since April 2000
We are advised the car was original LHD
Some of the work to convert to RHD has been completed
DVLA Vin number stated as GMD80527
Chassis plate on car states HDR43/56490
That would place this car as a 1500 Roadster built in 1958
Previously black which was changed to white in April 1984
Always garaged during current keeper’s tenure
Some chassis welding has been completed we are told
A quantity of spares are included for buyer to check through on purchase

The Condition

Repainted in white in 1984 which it retains
Car appears largely complete but will require full restoration
Mix of wire and steel wheels as shown
Some chromework present with other spares supplied as explained above
Fitted with black folding vinyl soft top in poor condition
Some panels not fitted to car but are included as shown
Described as ‘solid’ by seller with some welding already done
Underside of car can be checked in photos
Buyers should assume structure will need attention
Red leather interior with front seats appearing to be in fair condition
Refurbished dashboard with some work to convert to RHD already completed

The Mechanics

Chassis number places this car as a 1500 Mk1
DVLA records car is fitted with a 1,570cc engine
Buyers can check the engine number in the photos
Engine partly dismantled as shown
Some ancillaries included as shown
We are told the engine turns but does not run
Buyers may assume the car requires full mechanical restoration

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