1958 MGA 1600
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Highlights
- Full restoration finished in stand-out burgundy metallic
- Retrimmed interior in matching colour scheme
- Rebuilt engine with little use since
- Long MOT to November 2024 with no advisories
- Very pretty A in great condition
- Factory 1500 upgraded to 1588cc engine
The Appeal
The enduring appeal of the MGA goes well beyond its aerodynamic styling and classic sports car attributes, although these are excellent reasons to buy. Securing the keys also gives you access to a remarkable ownership scene full of enthusiast clubs, owners and suppliers.
This restored factory MGA 1500 builds on the factory qualities with a beautiful burgundy metallic finish. Inside there is a retrimmed interior and under the bonnet a rebuilt 1588cc engine. It has been very sparingly used since the work was recently completed.
The car originated in the USA before arriving in Cyprus in 2016 where it was converted to RHD. It came to the UK in Spring 2022. This much-travelled car is now ready for warm weather and fun drives.
History and Paperwork
- 1958 recorded by DVLA as first registered 31st December 1958
- Chassis records confirm the car was built in 1958
- The HDK chassis prefix denotes this as a 1500 ‘Mk1’ car
- Vendor advises and DVLA records state it is fitted with the later 1588cc engine
- Registered in the UK in spring 2022
- Imported to Cyprus from the USA in 2016
- Converted to RHD on arrival in Cyprus
- Comprehensive restoration carried out, including engine rebuild and retrim
- MOT to 1st November 2024 with no advisories and 3,817 miles showing on test
- Heritage certificate available
The Condition
- Full restoration after 2016 and refinished in burgundy metallic
- Interior retrimmed in cream leather with red piping at the same time
- Carpets also refitted with high quality trim
- New wet weather gear fitted during restoration work
- New tyres fitted all round with few miles covered since
- Excellent overall condition following comprehensive restoration
- New Moto Lita wooden steering wheel installed
- Black vinyl roof, tan tonneau and side screens included, all well kept
- Burgundy painted wire wheels with whitewall tyres as originally supplied from factory
The Mechanics
- We are told the car is fitted with a 1,588cc MG l4 engine
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Engine has been rebuilt and fitted with many new ancillaries
- Starts promptly and runs smoothly
- Drives very well with no reported issues
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Auction Details
- Year 1958
- Make MG
- Model A
- Colour Red
- Mileage 103,865 Miles
- Engine size 1588
- Seller Type Private
- Town Southampton
- County Hampshire
- Country United Kingdom
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Auction ends
9
bids
from 5
bidders
- RMHE £7,100 04/07/24
- graham.•••• £7,000 04/07/24
- richard•••• £6,600 04/07/24
- RMHE £6,200 04/07/24
- BrianH £6,100 04/07/24
- RMHE £6,000 04/07/24
- RMHE £5,200 04/07/24
- Gary Co•••• £5,100 03/07/24
- RMHE £5,000 27/06/24
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