1960 MGA 1600 Mk1 Roadster
Highlights
- One of the best on the market, with bills totalling £30,000
- Comprehensive mechanical and bodywork restoration only 6 years ago
- Fresh from a full restoration, with only 630 miles covered since
- Impressive history file with detailed records
- MOT to April 2025 with no advisories
- Factory correct OEW with black interior
The Appeal
There are other classic British roadsters, but perhaps none quite deliver the same balance of beauty, reliability and usability of the MGA. The styling was born of purpose - to flow easily through the air - yet is effortlessly stylish.
Later Mk1 cars got the larger, more powerful 1600cc engine but retained the neat details that define the early cars. They were popular but most went overseas - this Old English White (OEW) 1600 is one of only 780 RHD home market cars built in 1960.
It is in really lovely condition, retaining its factory colour scheme following a high end and very comprehensive body and mechanical restoration six years ago. Used and enjoyed by the current keeper since - including several classic car rallies and tours - it remains in the sort of condition that shines out from the photographs. He has expended over £17,000 on the car since acquiring it in 2016.
The MGA is a car that owners understandably cherish and this one especially so. The condition is verified by a long, advisory-free MOT so it arrives ready for an equally enthusiastic buyer.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 19th July 1960
- DVLA records five registered keepers
- These records do not cover the car’s entire history
- There are further keepers noted in photographs
- Current keeper since November 2016, who has spent circa £17,000 on the car
- Original registration document showing first registered in Stourbridge
- BMIHT certificate confirms it retains its factory colour scheme
- One of 780 RHD Mk1 1600cc Roadsters built in 1960 according to records
- DVLA records a colour change from grey to white in 1982 but this may be incorrect
- February 1982 sales stock list showing the car retained its OEW colour on that date
- Typed description of the restoration work in 2017/18 covering body and mechanicals
- This restoration work was undertaken by G Scott Concours between October 2017 and February 2018
- Previously restored in early 1980s and then early 1990s
- Vendor has calculated that £29,418.91 expended on car since new
- Detailed spreadsheet of ownership and expenditure included in history file
- This work was extensive including full engine rebuild and bare metal respray
- Photographic records of restoration in history file
- Invoices covering the restoration work
- Type spreadsheet of history from 1986 to 1998 shown in photographs
- Speedometer replaced twice in its lifetime - details in history file
- Workshop manuals and original factory handbook
- MOT valid to 15th April 2025 with no advisories and 7,296 miles showing on test
- Historic Vehicle that is MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
Change of keepers according to seller:
- 1st keeper: 19/07/60 to 15/08/60 in Stourbridge
- 2nd keeper: 15/08/60 to 11/12/61 in Stourbridge
- 3rd keeper: 11/12/61 to 03/06/66 in Willenhall
- 4th keeper: 03/06/66 to 25/02/70 in Shifnal
- 5th keeper: 25/02/70 to 29/10/70 in Shifnal
- 6th keeper: 20/10/70 to 13/10/80 in Shifnal
- 7th keeper: 13/10/80 to 13/10/80 in Shifnal
- 8th keeper: 13/10/80 to 01/12/81 in Manchester
- 9th keeper: 13/10/81 to 17/04/81 in Darlington
- 10th keeper: 17/04/82 to 25/11/16 in Settle
- 1th keeper: from 25/11/16 in Washington
The Condition
- Comprehensive high end restoration six years ago
- Regularly used since so some light aging to be expected
- Refinished in factory-correct OEW over black colour scheme
- Bright and well kept chromework with luggage rack and chromed wire wheels
- Bodywork presents very well with clean, straight panel fit particularly across doors
- Well kept and very original interior with painted dashboard and few modifications
- Black leather seats piped white in good order with only light sheen of wear
- Black tonneau cover
- Moto Lita wood-rimmed three spoke wheel and radio fitted
- Supplied with trickle charger and fitted with battery cut off switch
- Usefully recently MOT’d with no structural advisories on last test
The Mechanics
- Uprated 1,588cc 80bhp MG 4cyl engine
- 4spd manual transmission
- Engine fully rebuilt during restoration
- Extensive list of restoration work shown in photographs and worth reading
- Thick history file with carefully documented history shown in photos
- Vendor reports that the mechanical components are in excellent condition
- No reported running or driving issues
- No MOT mechanical or running gear advisories on last test
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Auction Details
- Year 1960
- Make MG
- Model MGA
- Colour White
- Mileage 7,371 Miles
- Engine size 1588
- Seller Type Private
- Town Washington
- County Tyne and Wear
- Country United Kingdom
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Auction ends
8
bids
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bidders
- daily_4•••• £14,000 04/07/24
- RMHE £13,500 04/07/24
- daily_4•••• £13,000 04/07/24
- RMHE £12,250 04/07/24
- daily_4•••• £12,000 04/07/24
- RMHE £10,000 01/07/24
- MikePec•••• £2,500 01/07/24
- RMHE £1,000 01/07/24
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