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Highlights

Beautifully resprayed
Excellent chrome
Tidy interior

The Appeal

The MGA, like many post-war MGs was a huge success overseas. It radically updated the MG brand, moving away from the tried-and-tested styling of previous models and introduced a more flowing, curved aesthetic.

It also introduced the BMC B-Series engine, a capable four-cylinder unit which was produced for many decades. This gave the MGA a good turn of speed, delivered to the rear wheels through a manual transmission.

This particular MG spent most of its life in the US, before being imported to the EU from Arizona. Having spent time in this dry state, the car was found to be in good condition but it was nevertheless treated to a respray, which remains beautifully fresh. The interior is similarly smart, completing the car’s great overall appearance.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1959
Believed to have originally been sold in the USA
Imported to The Netherlands from Arizona
Import duties have been paid
Original US title present
Two keys

The Interior

Beige leather upholstery in excellent condition
Thick-pile green carpets clean and tidy
Door cards in good condition, with integrated large storage bins
Cable pull door release
Wind deflectors attached to windscreen pillars
Wooden-rimmed steering wheel
Smiths gauges
Lucas pull switches
Full size spare wheel in boot
Tonneau cover provided — some ‘lift the dot’ fastenings not currently fitted

The Exterior

Fully resprayed exterior
The car’s time spent in Arizona has helped preserve it in good condition
After importing the car into The Netherlands, it was decided that a respray would finish it off nicely
Beautifully finished paint, with new primer, colour and clear coat
The chrome plating all exhibits an excellent shine
Perspex removable sidescreens
Vinyl hood in good condition with some slight yellowing of the windows
Wire mesh headlamp stone guards
Lamp lenses appear clear and bright
Steel wheels look to be in good condition

The Mechanics

1,489cc B-Series engine
Four speed manual transmission
Twin S.U. carburettors
The engine bay is a little dusty through lack of use
The B-Series engine was used in many classic British cars, so spare parts are easy to come by
Plenty of room to work in the engine bay
Simple engineering

Summary

A lovely example of this classic British sports car, which has been resprayed and is now looking very smart.

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