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»
MGA
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»
May 20, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
A Week’s Work? 1959 MG MGA
I sometimes wonder why an owner would part with a restoration project with the finish line in sight. Poor health or a pending divorce could be two reasons, but the story behind this 1959 MGA is unclear. What makes… more»
Apr 22, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Many New Parts: 1959 MG MGA Roadster
One of the most significant challenges an owner can face when purchasing a project car is determining what parts they will require to return their new toy to its pristine best. The person who buys this 1959 MGA will… more»
Mar 12, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Prairie Project: 1958 MGA
Proof positive that there are treasures to be found amid the corn and soybeans of the American Midwest, this 1958 MGA is located in Dieterich, Illinois– just a stone’s throw from where I-57 and I-70 cross in Effingham. Advertised… more»
Feb 6, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
40-Year Garage Find: 1960 MG MGA
The MGA was a British sports car built by MG from 1955-62. It replaced the MG TF 1500 Midget and – with a production of more than 100,000 units – nearly 95% of them were exported. This 1960 edition,… more»
Jan 17, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One Family Sports Car: 1961 MGA Mark II
The MGA was a British roadster-style sports car produced by MG from 1955-62. As was the case with most English cars like this, the vast majority were exported to the U.S. and beyond. This ’61 MGA has been in… more»
Jan 11, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Pile of Parts: Forgotten MGA Project
There’s something endearing about a listing for a car that is so devoid of information you actually believe the seller’s claims that they know nothing about it. This is labeled simply as an antique car but it’s pretty clearly… more»
Jan 5, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Barn Find Twin Cam! 1959 MGA
Just as there can be times, as blood mixes with grime and 40-weight, when we might dramatically and passionately expound on the parentage of whatever engineer decided that bolt needed to be that close to the frame, so there… more»
Jan 4, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Easy Fix? 1961 MGA 1600
The MGA was a British sports car produced by MG from 1955-62. It replaced the MG TF 1500 and was itself succeeded by the MGB. More than 100,000 copies were built in eight years, with most of those cars… more»
Dec 19, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve: 1957 MG MGA Roadster
The owner of this 1957 MG MGA drove the car regularly until recently. It has spent most of the past two years hidden away in his garage, and he feels that this situation must change. Therefore, he has decided… more»
Dec 17, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Packed In Tightly: 1957 MG “A”
As of late, I have stumbled upon various British sports cars that have been in a rather dubious condition, examples include this 1954 Austin-Healey and this 1955 Jaguar XK140. Well, here is another to add to the list in… more»
Nov 3, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Parts Haul: 1956 MGA Parts Stash
UDPATE – The seller of this MGA parts stash has provided us with a breakdown of what all is available and prices. Be sure to take another look! FROM 10/7/2021 – I think that there’s a fair chance that… more»
