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1957 MGA Roadster

Highlights
  • Comprehensive nut and bolt restoration by marque expert Bob West
  • Fast road engine recently built by MG Motorsport
  • Extensive history file with restoration photographs and documentation
  • Three winners' shields included with the car
  • An exceptional example of the much-loved MGA
The Appeal

Often credited with revolutionising the open-top British Sports Car, the MGA's streamlined shape was a genuine revelation for its era, and has gone down as one of the most successful of the period's roadsters. To this day, it's utterly timeless - and is responsible in no small part for MG becoming one of the most legendary marques in motoring history.
This 1957 MGA stands out due to its comprehensive restoration to concours standard by renowned marque expert Bob West. The car's history is well-documented, with a detailed file of invoices and photographs all accompanying it - along with three winner's shields! Factor in that reconditioned fast road engine and you've got a spectacular example of one of the world's most enduring classic cars.
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History and Paperwork
  • Manufactured between 23rd to 26th August 1957
  • Dispatched to California on 26th August 1957
  • Original number plate included with the car
  • Brought back to the UK in the mid-90s and underwent a full, nut and bolt restoration by marque expert Bob West
  • Previous owner used the car sparingly, with less than 700 miles between 2006 and 2019
  • Purchased by the current owner in late 2019
  • Owner has covered approximately 12,000 miles and invested significantly in maintenance and improvements
Documentation includes: 
  • An album with many colour photographs of the restoration
  • A box file of invoices detailing expenditure from the 1990s
  • Heritage certificate confirming original specification
  • Spare key
  • Reproduction owner manual
  • Three show winner's shields 
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The Condition
  • The vendor informs us that the bodywork and panel fit, including doors, boot lid, bonnet, and wings, is in fine order
  • Paintwork retains a deep lustre and is in fine fettle, with only a few very small stone chips
  • Hood fits well with taut, clean fabric
  • Side screens appear free from notable defects
  • The car sits on painted 60 spoke wire wheels, which are in fine order
  • Five new tyres in 2019
  • Replacement front tyres in 2024, including tracking check/adjustment
  • Well-fitted tonneau included
  • Chrome luggage rack fitted
  • Underside presents well, reflecting the quality of the restoration
  • Internally, the car is in equally superb condition
  • Painted dash appears in smart condition
  • All instruments are clear and legible
  • Seats appear free of any rips or tears
  • Carpets and door cards in good condition
The Mechanics
  • Fully reconditioned 1,800cc fast road engine recently built by MG Motorsport
  • Manual transmission with four gears
  • The vendor reports that the car feels solid and stable on the road and is a joy to drive
  • They also note that the car is comfortable cruising at a gentle pace, and is a pleasure to drive around town
  • We've no reports of any mechanical issues and the car is ready and waiting to drive away 
Specifications include:
  • Kent 717 camshaft with Vernier gear MD286
  • Gas flowed unleaded MGA head
  • Lightened flywheel
  • Stainless steel fuel tank
  • Competition brake shoes
  • Reconditioned, original radiator with high-efficiency core
  • Tubular manifold
  • K&N filters
Work done in recent years include:
  • Rebuilt gearbox, new stainless steel fuel tank, new fuel pump, and new fuel lines
  • Refurbished carburettors, new water pump, and new brake/clutch master cylinder
  • New (correct) front springs and new front shock absorbers
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Auction Details

  • Year1957
  • MakeMG
  • ModelMGA
  • ColourRed
  • Odometer17,712 Miles
  • Engine size1800cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • CountySurrey
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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