1957 | MG MGA 1500
1957 MGA ( 1500 ) Roadster - 1860 Stage 2 Engine - 5 Speed Manual
1957 MGA ( 1500 ) Roadster - 1860 Stage 2 Engine - 5 Speed Manual
1957 MGA ( 1500 ) Roadster - 1860 Stage 2 Engine - 5 Speed Manual
Description
1957 - MGA ( 1500 ) 1860 MK1 Roadster - 5 Speed Manual
Finished in Chariot Red with Black Leather Upholstery, Black Wool Carpets, Black Mohair Hood & Mohair Tonneau Cover.
Specification Includes : Fresh 1860cc Stage 2 MGB 5 Bearing Crank Engine finished in period MG Maroon - Vitesse Mazda MX5 Gearbox ( New ) Conversion, Servo Assisted Front Disc Brakes, Adjustable Bia Rear Brakes, New Chrome Wire Wheels with Michelin XZX Period Tyres, Lucas PL Headlights, Retro-Sound Period Style Audio, Stainless Steel Boot Rack. Fitted Seat Belts.
Originally Constructed under License ( CKD ) in South Africa this Original Right Hand Drive MGA was restored and imported into the UK in 2016 when it found a home with a UK collector. In 2018 the MGA was Part Exchanged with ourselves against another Classic Car. The Car had been nicely restored and formed the base for a client who purchased and commissioned a further £18,000 spend to create him a tasteful, modern driving classic MGA.
Ivor Searle provided a fresh MG B 1860 5 Bearing Crank Engine prepared to Stage 2 Specification and painted in period maroon at our request. Vitesse were selected to supply one of their Mazda MX5 5 Speed Gearbox Conversion Kits which simply transforms the driving experience. The Front Brakes were changed to Disc Brakes and a Servo was added along with a Bias System to balance the front and rear braking. Fresh Springs and Dampers were added along with a New Set of Chrome Wire Wheels shod with New Period Michelin XZX Tyres. The Interior Carpets were replaced with Wilton Wool items and a New Mohair Hood and Tonneau Cover were added along with a Period looking Modern Radio & a Genuine Motalita Steering Wheel - The end result was an MGA which simply outperformed our expectation and is a total joy to drive.
During the 5 years since completion the car has been regularly serviced by ourselves and having now completed nearly 1,000 miles it can be considered "Snagged" - however it has lost none of its "sparkle" and presents totally "Showroom Fresh".
MOT & Tax Exempt - But freshly serviced and Current MOT runs to July 2024 with no advisories.
We understand modifying classics can be a divisive topic but if the thought of a Classic looking 50's MGA which drives and performs as well as it looks, appeals then this will be perfect addition to any collection.
Whatsapp Walk-round Video available on request.
Supplied with 2 sets of keys along with a History File containing a Full Experian Auto-Data Report to confirm the vehicles good Provenance and to confirm the vehicle has no adverse information recorded against the following registers : Stolen, High Risk, Finance, ABi Condition Alert, Scrapped, Plate Change, Export Data, Import Data ( Imported from South Africa ) , Extra Data. VOSA MOT Records and Maintenance Invoices etc etc.
Available to View undercover in our comfortable showroom.
Licensed Credit Brokers - Competitive Finance Facilities Available over 24 to 60 months
Subject to Status - Written Details Available on Request.
Part Exchanges Considered
Trailer Delivery Options Available on Request
Viewing by Appointment - Please Call 01299 251151 or 07590 848685 ( Adrian ) to make an Appointment to View or to discuss further.
Vehicle details
Vehicle data
- Make
- MG
- Model series
- MGA
- Model name
- MGA 1500
- Manufacturer code
- MK I
- First registration date
- Not provided
- Year of manufacture
- 1957
- Mileage (read)
- 1,500 mls
- Chassis number
- Not provided
- Engine number
- Not provided
- Gearbox number
- Not provided
- Matching numbers
- No
- Number of owners
- Not provided
Technical details
- Body style
- Convertible (Roadster)
- Power (kW/hp)
- 53/72
- Cubic capacity (cm³)
- 1489
- Cylinders
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Steering
- Right (RHD)
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Gears
- 5
- Transmission
- Rear
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Individual configuration
- Exterior color
- Red
- Interior color
- Black
- Interior material
- Leather
Condition, registration & documentation
- Has Report
- Not provided
- Condition
- Book inspection report
- Registered
- Ready to drive
- Mille Miglia eligible
Location
ADW Automotive
Adrian Wilson
Unit C2, Ryelands Business Centre, Rylands Lane, Elmley Lovett
WR9 0PT Worcester
🇬🇧 United Kingdom