• Baujahr 
    1957
  • Kilometerstand 
    7 344 mi / 11 820 km
  • Automobiltyp 
    Cabriolet / Roadster
  • Lenkung 
    Lenkung rechts
  • Zustand 
    Gebraucht
  • Innenfarbe 
    Beige
  • Innenausstattung 
    Leather
  • Anzahl der Türen 
    2
  • Zahl der Sitze 
    2
  • Standort
    Vereinigtes Königreich
  • Außenfarbe 
    Rot
  • Getriebe 
    Manuell
  • Antrieb 
    2wd
  • Kraftstoff 
    Petrol

Beschreibung

The MGA replaced the MG TF 1500 Midget and represented a complete styling break from MG's earlier sports cars. Launched to the public at the 1955 Frankfurt motor show with its radically streamlined steel body the MGA was a big leap forward in technology for MG. Concerned about how such a radically streamlined car would be accepted, MG chose to debut two prototype cars at the Le Mans 24-hour race. The prototyped cars finished a very respectable 5th and 6th in class, powered by the new B – Series engine that had recently debuted in the MG Magnette saloon. The 1489 cc engine produced 68 bhp initially, but was soon uprated to 72 bhp. Offering impressive performance with a 0-60 mph time of just 16 seconds and onto a top speed of 98 mph. During its production a total of 101,081 cars were sold with a mere 5869 being produced for the home market. Other significant improvements included hydraulic Lockheed drum brakes all round, rack and pinion steering and independent coil spring suspension to the front and semi-elliptic springs to the rear.

The MGA MK1 Roadster offered here at Autostorico is finished Burgundy Red metallic with Cream leather interior. First registered in 1957 to Mr Bardley who kept the car for just over a year before selling to fund a house purchase. Having passed through several owners the car underwent a total restoration in 1995 carried out by Falla Classics in Bournemouth with invoices totalling £19,850. Used sparingly until 2011, when the car was subject to another complete nut and bolt restoration. Works included a bare metal respray, full mechanical overhaul including an un-leaded conversion, Gearbox and axle overhaul, Re-wire, Brake overhaul, Chrome work, new interior leather trim and mohair hood. Specification highlights include; MG Moto-Lita steering wheel, wire wheels with knock off spinners, hood with side screens, Book rack, Kenlowe cooling fan, Badge bar and Floor mats.

Supplied with a history file including current V5 registration document, Previous MOT’s, Various invoices and MGA handbook.

A truly unique opportunity to own such a stunning example of a true British classic, which will certainly appreciate over time.

Viewing strictly by appointment only.