1959 MGA 1600 ROADSTER

KEY FACTS

• A charming classic roadster, which would make a great candidate for a restoration project through 2021.
• Under the bonnet is a 1.6-litre pushrod inline-four, coupled to a four-speed manual transmission.
• Thought to have had some damage to the offside front, it will likely require some repairs to the chassis as well as general refurbishment.
• Previously registered overseas, it was imported to the UK and re-registered in February 2020.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• Finished in grey over black, this MG A cuts a dash, and it is accented by plenty of chromed trim.
• It rides on 15-inch wheels with polished hub caps.
• It comes with clip-on sliding side window attachments, as well as a pop-fastened soft top hood, as shown in the gallery.
• The black upholstery for the seats also extends to similar black trim for the door caps and dashboard surround. There is a smart wood-rimmed steering wheel in place.
• No service history is present, but bidders are welcome to ask whatever questions they may have.

CONDITION

• The vendor understands that the car has had prior accident damage to the main chassis, as the offside front wheel is slightly out of position; so this will need inspecting and repairing as needed in the future.
• Its grey paintwork has been renewed in the past, though it is in fair order today, with blistering on some panels, and chipped and flaked paint elsewhere in places.
• The interior is believed to be original, and the upholstery is in generally good condition for its age; though it has some minor nicks at the top of the driver’s seat, and general patina throughout.
• There are no known electrical faults.

SERVICE HISTORY

• While the car does not come with any service history, during the vendor’s ownership it has received a new battery, wheel bearings, front and rear brake discs, and front suspension bushes and king pins.

SUMMARY

This MGA Roadster is in need of some refurbishment, and could be the ideal project for a keen enthusiast or professional restorer. These cars are head-turning classics that always attract the right kind of attention, and it would no doubt be rewarding to see this example gradually rejuvenated.

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