Details
1959 MGA 1500 ROADTSER
Chassis No. HDR4368108
Engine No. 15GDUH6893
Green with tan leather upholstry.
Engine: four cylinder in-line, 1,489cc, 72bhp at 5,500rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel drum; Suspension: front, independent, wishbones, coil springs, rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs. Left hand drive.
Britain's best loved sports car had retained traditional styling to 1955 when it was modernised as the MGA. It replaced the T-series of MG's which despite selling particularly well, was becoming technically obselete in comparison to the Rival Triumph TR2 and Austin Healey 100. The MGA, as with so many other marques, owes its origins to the maxim "racing improves the breed" and was largely influenced by the aerodynamic factory racer prototype based on the TD chassis which George Phillips ran at the 1951 Le Mans race. The MGA was notable for introducing several Abingdon "firsts"-it was MG's first sports car with a streamlined body, its first to use a BMC (rather than Nuffield) engine and transmission and its first 100mph model.
The MGA was extremely well received by motoring journalists and new customers alike, and quotes such as this one from The Motor were not uncommon "To drive the MGA on a winding open road is sheer enthusiast's delight...an admirable example of useful and controllable oversteer... the ride itself is remarkably comfortable."
This MGA recently underwent a comprehensive restoration. Before the work was commenced, this original car was in very good running order and rust-free, but was beginning to look tired. The car was stripped to bare metal for a complete respray in green. All the mechanicals have been gone through, including a rebuild of the front suspension and all the brakes. The engine required very little work as it was running extremely well with excellent oil pressure, but it has had a major service. A complete new interior has been fitted, with new leather upholstery, carpets and top. The wheels and tires have also been replaced with new ones. MGA's such as this can relatively inexpensively provide a tremendous amount of pleasurable open air motoring.
Chassis No. HDR4368108
Engine No. 15GDUH6893
Green with tan leather upholstry.
Engine: four cylinder in-line, 1,489cc, 72bhp at 5,500rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel drum; Suspension: front, independent, wishbones, coil springs, rear, semi-elliptic leaf springs. Left hand drive.
Britain's best loved sports car had retained traditional styling to 1955 when it was modernised as the MGA. It replaced the T-series of MG's which despite selling particularly well, was becoming technically obselete in comparison to the Rival Triumph TR2 and Austin Healey 100. The MGA, as with so many other marques, owes its origins to the maxim "racing improves the breed" and was largely influenced by the aerodynamic factory racer prototype based on the TD chassis which George Phillips ran at the 1951 Le Mans race. The MGA was notable for introducing several Abingdon "firsts"-it was MG's first sports car with a streamlined body, its first to use a BMC (rather than Nuffield) engine and transmission and its first 100mph model.
The MGA was extremely well received by motoring journalists and new customers alike, and quotes such as this one from The Motor were not uncommon "To drive the MGA on a winding open road is sheer enthusiast's delight...an admirable example of useful and controllable oversteer... the ride itself is remarkably comfortable."
This MGA recently underwent a comprehensive restoration. Before the work was commenced, this original car was in very good running order and rust-free, but was beginning to look tired. The car was stripped to bare metal for a complete respray in green. All the mechanicals have been gone through, including a rebuild of the front suspension and all the brakes. The engine required very little work as it was running extremely well with excellent oil pressure, but it has had a major service. A complete new interior has been fitted, with new leather upholstery, carpets and top. The wheels and tires have also been replaced with new ones. MGA's such as this can relatively inexpensively provide a tremendous amount of pleasurable open air motoring.