Rarity claims are nothing new in the classic world, and all must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1958 MGA Roadster. It presents well, with the seller making the rarity claim surrounding its paint… more»
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Nov 13, 2023 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: 1961 MGA 1600 Roadster
Classic British sports cars make excellent project candidates because manufacturers typically adhered to two fundamental principles when designing a new model. The first was to raid the parts bin for as many drivetrain components as possible. This meant they… more»
Sep 1, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Ex-Competition 1961 MGA Offers Plenty of Possibilities
Found here on Facebook Marketplace in Marquette, Michigan is this 1961 MGA 1600 that obviously saw competition at one point. It’s now a garage find and is available for $5,850.
Aug 31, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Cheap Auction Find: 1957 MGA Roadster
One of the best things about small, off-the-beaten-path auctions is the potential to find a legitimate diamond in the rough. The major auctions are hardly a best kept secret and you’ll always face pressure to bid too high. But… more»
Aug 27, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Mix and Match: MGA Twin Cam Roadster Project
August must be MGA Twin Cam month because we just covered a coupe here. But hey, the more the merrier! Here on craigslist is a different proposition altogether: an MGA Twin Cam bits ‘n pieces project, with a correct… more»
Aug 18, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Forced Sale: 1961 MGA Roadster Project
What flavor project car is most attractive to you? A running car that you can fix when funds and time allow? A formerly high-performance rat that’s rusting into the ground but costs nothing? Or something in between – a… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Rare Twin Cam: Restored 1959 MGA Coupe
The MGA was a fabulous machine, but it was deemed not quite fabulous enough. Its four-cylinder engine wasn’t suitable for serious racing and after a less-than-satisfactory result at Le Mans in 1955, the factory accelerated its efforts to equip… more»
Jun 20, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve 1961 MGA 1600 Roadster
The curvaceous MGA followed the MG’s aging T series cars, with their running boards and prominent upright grilles, in 1955. Only financial despair wrought by the TF’s sinking sales sank prompted British Motor Corporation to move the MGA to… more»
Jun 9, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Parked In A Barn: 1962 MGA 1600 Mk II Roadster
The MGA cycled through five distinct models over its eight-year production history: the first was the 1500, named for its engine’s displacement; then came the 1600 Mk I; the Twin Cam; the 1600 Mk II – a slight misnomer… more»
Jan 25, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Driver Quality 1959 MGA Roadster
The MGA is one of the best-looking, most versatile, user-friendly classics that an enthusiast could hope to own. Parts and technical support are plentiful, the cars are mechanically simple, and performance is more than adequate. Aluminum doors, bonnet, and… more»
Jan 5, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
On The Carpet! 1962 MGA Mk II
When a person finds themselves “on the carpet,” that’s generally a sign that they are in trouble with someone higher up the food chain. However, the opposite appears to be the case with this 1962 MGA Mk II. The… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Solid Body: 1960 MG MGA
One of the most challenging aspects of a classic restoration can be ensuring that the vehicle you are lavishing with your care and attention is rust-free. Very few cars are immune to this issue, and British sports cars are… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
5-Speed And Power Windows? 1959 MGA Coupe
There are three ways to approach old cars mechanically. You can leave it stock, hot rod it, or update the car where you can. Even the purists among us agree that modern transmissions and power features can make a… more»
Jul 30, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Straightforward Restoration: 1957 MGA Roadster
You have to admire a seller’s optimism when it comes to prescribing how much confidence you should have in taking it on. The listing says this MGA that’s been parked for 40 years in a shed represents a “straightforward”… more»
Jul 21, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Dilapidated 1960 MGA Roadster Project
The MGA stood out for its swoopy looks when it hit the market in 1955. Its design was a chasm away from the MG T-Series cars, with their clamshell bonnets, upright radiators, and running boards. The MGA was faster,… more»
May 21, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Running Project: 1960 MG MGA 1600
The MGA was an English sports car that replaced the MG TF 1500 Midget and was produced from 1955 to 1962. They were quite popular with sales exceeding 100,000 units, with the vast majority exported to markets like the… more»
