1959 MG MGA 1500 ROADSTER
1959 MG MGA 1500 ROADSTER
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1959 MG MGA 1500 ROADSTER
High Bidder: IBBILLIS
Current Bid: $7,500 (USD)
Ends In:
End Date:
Location:
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
Seller:
Engine:
1500cc
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
54,814 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
15GBUH49246
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
58134680
Location:
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
Seller:
Engine:
1500cc
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
54,814 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
15GBUH49246
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
58134680
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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
Where is the MGA located in North Carolina? Thx.
Where is this car located for review and driving?
BID: $7,500
@ken43 – Do you know if this car was registered in Belchertown,MA? During the 60's. ...
Do not know sorry. It was definitely in CT but do not know about MA.
@Silverstone – I missed that note when reviewing the auction listing. There is no radio sorry and thank you for pointing that out ...
This has been updated.
@Silverstone – Yes, I just got the pictures and posting them now ...
These photos have been added to the end of the gallery.
BID: $7,000
@albuz3 – Do you have a tonneau and have you done pressure tests? ...
No tonneau and are you asking about a compression test? If yes, we have not done that no.
@eds4526 – Do you have the convertible top? ...
Yes, I just got the pictures and posting them now
@albuz3 – I don't see the AM radio referenced with a missing knob ...
I missed that note when reviewing the auction listing. There is no radio sorry and thank you for pointing that out
BID: $6,800
I don't see the AM radio referenced with a missing knob
Do you have a tonneau and have you done pressure tests?
Do you have the convertible top?
Do you know if this car was registered in Belchertown,MA? During the 60's.