MG MGA (1959)
for sale
Price: US $1,525.00
Price: US $1,525.00
This
1959 MGA is not only a beautiful 2 owner automobile, it has provenance and a
verifiable history. Car comes with the
original warranty doc, sales document, owner’s manual, shop manual, original
window sticker and original BMC Service policy.
This
car was purchased new from Import Motors in Wichita in April of 1959. It was purchased by an Air Force test pilot
who was the #9 Astronaut in NASA’s Mercury 7 series. He was an alternate that did not get to
launch. His name was James E Kirkpatrick. Google him for more info.
His
daughter and son-in-law did the restoration of his MGA for a present. James
became incapable of enjoying the MGA and sold it to his daughter and son-in-law
for $1.00. They kept it for several
years after James’ passing but eventually needed to make room. I was the lucky one to find out about
it. In my lifetime, and a long time ago, I owned over 6 MGA’s. I couldn’t
resist. Now it’s your turn.
The
odometer shows 37, 246 miles. Doesn’t
mean anything because the car is 56 years old. There is less than 2000 miles on the engine and transmission
rebuild. The interior is done in red
leather (not vinyl). The dash is red
which is unusual but is the original dash color. Car is on modern radials. Wheels are original. The top is brand new and has only been up
just to see it works. Never been in the
rain since the restoration.
There
is only one thing wrong with the car. The Paint. From 10 feet away it
looks great (see the pictures) The
daughter and son in law after a year and a half of restoration listened to a
friend who said he could and would love to paint the car for them. The top coat and undercoat has a reaction
and there is orange peel in quite a few places. The car needs and deserves to be sanded and
repainted correctly. Bid with the
repaint in mind.
Winning
bidder must pay a deposit of $500.00 within 48 hours of the close of the
auction and complete payment within 1 week after deposit. Car is sold in my driveway. Delivery is by buyer, I can help with logistics on my end.
update: 2015-07-26
Used |
“Wonderful MGA with some paint issues” |
Make: | MG | Interior Color: | red leather |
Model: | MGA | Number of Cylinders: | 4 |
Year: | 1959 | Transmission: | manual 4 speed |
Trim: | standard | Body Type: | convertible |
Engine: | 1.5 L | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Drive Type: | manual 4 speed | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Mileage: | 37,246 | Options: | Leather Seats |
Exterior Color: | black | For Sale By: | Private Seller |