Description
A great looking MGA 1600 1959 being a rust free Californian car in one of the best colour combinations. The car has been converted to RHD and benefits from a 12v conversion an alternator and a 5speed type 9 gearbox. An extensive restoration has been achieved to a very high standard and can be described as a nut and bolt restoration as seen in the photos. Literally everything either new or reconditioned.
I purchased the car about 6 years ago from the family of the owner in his 80's the car was in very sound and straight condition running with an MOT. The car being dry stored for some time needed a recommission that turned into a full restoration to bring to its current standard.
Bodywork
All panels removed prepared and painted wings boot and bonnet requiring no filler or repair, doors were primed with self-levelling filler. No areas of rust were found. The chassis was cleaned and painted again no areas of rust being present. New wooden floors fitted and primed and painted. All new fittings replaced many in SS. All new chrome fitted including bumpers windscreen surround, grille with badges etc with new rubbers. New hood and tonneau fitted with new aluminium side screens.
Mechanical
Engine sump removed and clear evidence of a rebuild no sludge or swarf present all new gaskets replaced, cylinder head removed all as reconditioned fitted new valve stem seals all gaskets replaced.
Type 9 5 speed Ford gearbox new oil and seals and gaskets as necessary.
Differential new seals and half shaft seals and gaskets fitted.
Fuel system, new petrol tank and sender fuel pump, new lines fully reconditioned carburettors.
Braking system, new discs and callipers, new drums and cylinders, new master cylinder, lines and silicone fluid.
New exhaust manifold and full SS exhaust system.
Fully overhauled suspension , springs wishbone arms all seals and bushes refurbished front shocks and new Koni rear shocks.
Electrical
New loom, light fittings, reconditioned instruments, 12v battery and alternator fitted, new distributor. New switches solenoids and cables.
Wheels
New wire wheels X5 new Michelin tyres tubed with new splined hubs.
Interior
Refurbished seats in leather. New trim and carpets, recovered capings. The car drives very well with smooth engine and quiet gearbox handling is relatively light with new Michelin period tyres and Koni rear shock absorbers. Everything working as it should.
