This MGA was originally finished in Old English White, and it was disassembled and stripped prior to metal repairs and a repaint during the 2022 refurbishment. Features include chrome bumpers with overriders, and a black soft top with side curtains. Photos documenting the recent body and paint work are provided in the gallery below.
Steel wheels are secured with two-eared knockoffs and wear Dunlop tires. A matching spare is housed within the trunk. Stopping power is provided by…
This MGA was originally finished in Old English White, and it was disassembled and stripped prior to metal repairs and a repaint during the 2022 refurbishment. Features include chrome bumpers with overriders, and a black soft top with side curtains. Photos documenting the recent body and paint work are provided in the gallery below.
Steel wheels are secured with two-eared knockoffs and wear Dunlop tires. A matching spare is housed within the trunk. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes.
The cabin was re-trimmed with red leather upholstery, which covers the center armrest, dashboard trim, and fixed-back seats. Equipment includes a period refurbished Smiths heater and a dash-mounted rear view mirror.
Jaeger instrumentation framed by the banjo-style steering wheel and includes a tachometer, a 120-mph speedometer, and fuel level gauge, while readings for oil pressure and coolant temperature are positioned in the center of the dashboard. The five-digit odometer indicates that approximately 140 miles have been driven since completion of the refurbishment. Total mileage is unknown.
The 1,588cc inline-four features chain-driven dual overhead camshafts and twin SU carburetors. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox.
Additional underbody photos have been provided to display the frame, suspension, braking components, and drivetrain.
A 38-page invoice from Muncie Imports and Classics of Muncie, Indiana totaling $173,608 details work that was performed during the refurbishment.
Photos showing various stages of the refurbishment along with service records are also presented in the gallery.
The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate indicates that the car was dispatched to Paris, France, on September 16, 1958, and lists the serial number, colors, and equipment along with the build date and noted participation in the 1958 Paris Motor Show.