Highlights
- Tidy and usable early 1500 MGA
- Restored in the early 1990s with photographic documentation on file
- Attractive red over tan colour scheme
- Scope to improve or enjoy it as it is
The Appeal
The early MGAs retained the neat details, most obviously the rear lights, that were part of Syd Enever’s aerodynamic sports car, which represented a ‘scorched earth’ departure from the firm’s previous ‘sit up and beg’ two seaters.
This 1958 A is fitted with the 1500cc engine and retains those period features. It appears to be one of the ‘CKD’ knock down kit’ cars, an original RHD car that returned to the UK in 1990. It retains its correct factory red paint scheme.
We are told that the car was extensively restored in the early 1990s. It has been little used since and now carries a gentle patina across the paintwork that could either be lived with or improved. The chromework is in similar condition while the tan cabin is well preserved. There is also a removable roof including side screens.
The MGA is a doyen of the classic scene, and looking at this pretty car it is easy to see why. With parts supply and specialists readily available, the buyer can enjoy it ‘as is’ or there is scope to add value.
Key Information
- RF69 log book stating date of first registration in 1958
- Mileage: showing 2,026 miles (not verified)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT and tax exempt
- Technical specs: 1,489cc four-cylinder petrol, 4spd manual transmission, roadster body
- Paperwork: original buff log book and continuation book; restoration photographs on file; V5C awaited
The Detail
- First UK registered in 1990 with seven keepers since first registration
- VIN number HDK52854 indicates car is a CKD RHD car (not verified)
- Chassis number indicates that current paint colour is factory correct (not verified)
- Bodywork is reported as sound following the early 1990s restoration
- Red paintwork shows various marks and touch-ins
- Paintwork could be described as acceptable for use as a run-around classic
- Scope to improve paintwork or respray car if buyer wishes
- Vinyl tan roof with sidscreens with roof exhibiting some damage
- Tan interior with good seat covers and smart matching dash roll
- Red carpets appear to be in good general condition
- Chromework is described as fair with some spots
- Fitted with rear luggage rack
- Tyres and rims are reported to be in good condition as shown
- Matching steel spare wheel
- Underside as shown in photos
- Starts easily according to seller
- We’re told that all gauges and switches appear to work according to seller
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