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MG MGA 1600 roadster (1960)
for sale

Price: US $10,100.00

Description:

MGA 1600 Mk I roadster, 1960
Not exactly picture perfect ‘original’ but FAR better than the average MGA (read on…….)
A very nice example, straight body, very good bright red paint, mostly new interior, clean underneath, all working original gauges, on and on.
BUT……..with rebuilt 1798cc MGA engine and 45 DCOE Weber carb, FAR more performance. And far more flexible, easy to pull from under 1, 000 rpm in top gear and, of course, the B engine is virtually indistinguishable from the original A engine.
AND…….modern 5 speed Datsun 280ZX five speed transmission. All synchromesh, closer ratios (actually closer than even the original MG racing gear sets), and with a 5th speed that makes highway cruising comfortable, quiet, and far more appealing.
With a stock MGA shift lever, again, indistinguishable from stock.
Wire wheels in good condition, disc brakes with new calipers, fairly new top, new tonneau, carpeted trunk, luggage rack, premium wood steering wheel, new seat belts, most of the chrome (bumpers, grille, etc.) is new, overall a very nice MGA.
With performance. In actuality, the original MGA twin cam was rated at 108hp and was a disaster with frequent engine blow ups and holes in pistons. The more sedate lower compression twin cam was 100hp….probably about the same as this B engined MGA. And with disc brakes and a 5 speed, one gets just about the ultimate all around MGA.
Oooooo, incorrect engine and trans? Truth is, they made 101, 000 MGAs and nobody is gonna retire on these cars ‘cause they probably will never be worth a zillion or two. However IF one is worried, I will gladly throw in a stock usable A gearbox and it shouldn’t be too difficult to locate an original MGA 1600 engine to stick in the back of one’s garage ‘just in case’ the collector car world sees MGAs jump into the financial stratosphere (don’t hold your breath). Meanwhile, you can enjoy the additional power, the slicker 5 speed, and the lumps of metal sitting in the garage ensure you will never have remorse about your purchase.
It’s a great MGA. Runs and drives wonderfully, does all of the right things and a few things a standard MGA doesn’t and can’t. If you have questions, you are encouraged to call me (during office hours, eastern time) at 203-377-6746. Thanks for looking and good luck!
(This car is available for sale in a variety of publications and I reserve the right to end the auction at any time for any reason. As a 50-year-old sports car, it's offered as-is and where-is with no guarantee or warranty. I require a 10% deposit within 48 hours of sale and full payment within 7 days. I can help the winner ship this vehicle anywhere in the world.)

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