1959 MGA Mk1 Roadster 1600
Highlights
- Smart and usable Old English White Mk1
- Uprated to 1622cc engine with twin carbs
- Recent work to suspension and carburettors
- Recently serviced with few miles since
- Brakes and differential overhauled 2023
- Compression test and head skim in 2020
The Appeal
The perennial popularity of the MGA is easy to understand. It looks great, it is eminently usable and the keys give access to one of the most vibrant scenes in the classic world.
This lovely Old English White (OEW) Mk1 is the perfect introduction to these wonderful cars. Extensive recent maintenance - covering differential, suspension, brakes, carburettors and cylinder head - means it is in great mechanical condition. It is a Mk1 that benefits from the later 1622cc B Series engine, which adds a little more pep to this pretty car’s go.
The bodywork is similarly well kept, the interior showing a gentle patina that endows character. The car has been cherished and there is a genuine reason for sale. Good, honest MGAs don’t get more honest and usable than this one. It is absolutely ready for summer drives.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 10th June 1959
- Chassis number places this as a late 1958 built car
- Professionally converted from factory coupe to convertible
- Vendor reports that it has been upgraded to 1622cc engine
- Still registered with DVLA as 1489cc engine and a saloon
- Buyer may wish to update DVLA on these points
- Seven registered keepers
- Current keeper acquired the car in April 2023
- Car is now for sale due to a change of circumstances
- Current keeper as had the car serviced and covered few miles since
- Differential overhauled and rear brakes and bearing replaced since purchase
- Good history file with older invoices and invoices for recent work summarised below
- £2,246 spent in 2022 on suspension, brakes, service and carburettor overhaul
- Last MOT expired March 2013 with 63,395 miles showing on test and minor advisories
- HPI clear with earlier January 2023 HPI check shown in photographs
- Compression test and cylinder head skim in August 2020
The Condition
- Classically finished in popular OEW with paintwork in good order
- Bodywork similarly well kept with good panel fit and finish
- Buyers should anticipate some marks due to age of vehicle
- Converted from coupe to convertible some years ago and finished to good standard
- Exterior chromework in good order with bright, straight bumpers and complete trim
- Some light deterioration to exterior chromework fittings to note
- Equipped with a chrome luggage rack
- Mk1 car that retains its early aesthetics including the small rear lights
- Sits on painted wire wheels with matching spare
- Quality Vredestein classic tyres fitted all round showing good tread
- Black vinyl roof in good order with good fit and clear screens
- Matching tonneau included
- Original and unmodified interior showing light patina of use and age
- Black leather seats with white piping exhibiting some wear in photographs
- Cabin appears very original with typical aging to switchgear that adds character
- Fitted with four spoke sprung Bakelite factory wheel and period style radio
- Back dash roll with red piping in good, used condition
- Black carpets in good order through car with no obvious wear or tears
The Mechanics
- Upgraded 1,622cc B-Series engine with few miles since compression test and head skim
- Fitted with twin carburettors which were overhauled in June 2022
- 4spd manual gearbox with no reported operational issues
- Regularly serviced despite sparing use including within last 12 months
- Suspension and brakes checked and attended to in June 2022
- Overhaul of differential since April 2023
- Rear brakes and bearings checked and overhauled since April 2023
- Fuel gauge repaired since vendor acquired car last year
- Vendor reports that the car is great fun to drive and runs very well
- No reported running or driving issues to advise
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