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1959 MG MGA 1500 ROADSTER

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$18,000

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1959 MG MGA 1500 ROADSTER

1959 MG MGA 1500 ROADSTER

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1959 MG MGA 1500 ROADSTER

High Bidder:  Hankgators

Winning Bid: $18,000 (USD)

End Date: 09/24/2024, 11:32 AM PDT


Location:

North Andover, Massachusetts 01845

Seller:

Dealer

Engine:

1500cc

Transmission:

Manual

Odometer:

54,814 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

15GBUH49246

Lot Number:

Winning Bid: $18,000 (USD)

High Bidder:  Hankgators

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End Date:

Location:

North Andover, Massachusetts 01845

Seller:

Dealer

Engine:

1500cc

Transmission:

Odometer:

54,814 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

15GBUH49246

AutoCheck Report

Lot Number:

58134680

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Vehicle Story

OVERVIEW

This 1959 MG MGA 1500 Roadster has been owned by one owner for the last 50+ years. It is powered by the reportedly original 1.5L water-cooled inline-four engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Finished in Metallic Blue over a white leather interior, this MG is now offered by the selling dealer with a clear title.

Highlights

  • Owned by one person for the past 50+ years
  • Reportedly driven 100 miles a year at most for past 10 years
  • Started monthly regardless of driving

Ownership History

  • Offered by a dealer
  • Current location: North Carolina

EXTERIOR

  • Metallic Blue paint 
  • Engine vents
  • Chrome bumpers

Updates

  • Repainted Metallic Blue in 2010

WHEELS AND TIRES

  • 15-inch chrome spoke wheels 
  • 165 Dunlop SP4 radial tires 

INTERIOR

  • White leather upholstery
    • Blue piping
  • AM radio
  • Three-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel
  • Dash-mounted rearview mirror

Updates

  • Interior reupholstered in 2008

INSTRUMENTS

  • Smiths gauges
    • 120-mph speedometer
    • 7,000-rpm tachometer
    • Oil pressure
    • Water temperature
    • Fuel
  • Auxiliary SW gauges
    • Oil pressure
    • Amperage 
  • Odometer shows 54,814 miles
    • True mileage unknown 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

  • 1.5L water-cooled inline-four
    • 72 horsepower at 5,500 rpm 
    • 77 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 rpm
    • Dual SU carburetors 

Transmission

  • Four-speed manual

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

  • Independent front suspension 
  • Four-wheel drum brakes 

Service History Highlights

  • Brakes redone in 2008 at an estimated 2,500 miles ago

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

  • AM radio missing knob
  • Small dents visible along underside
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