1957 MG MGA Roadster
This 1957 MG MGA roadster was reportedly acquired by the seller in 2017 and subsequently refurbished with work consisting of refinishing the body in blue, reupholstering the seats in tan leather, and performing upgrades to the 1,632cc inline-four.
Additional equipment includes a four-speed manual transmission, a tan soft top, a heater, removable side curtains, 15″ steel wheels, Lucas driving lights, and chrome-finished bumpers with overriders. This MGA roadster is now offered with recent service records, a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate, a tonneau cover, a tool roll, refurbishment photos, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.
Finished from the factory in Glacier Blue, the car was refinished under current ownership and is equipped with a tan fabric soft top, removable side curtains, Lucas driving lights, wind wings, and chrome bumpers with overriders. A paint blemish on the hood can be viewed in the gallery below.
Finished from the factory in Glacier Blue, the car was refinished under current ownership and is equipped with a tan fabric soft top, removable side curtains, Lucas driving lights, wind wings, and chrome bumpers with overriders. A paint blemish on the hood can be viewed in the gallery below.
Steel 15″ wheels with polished hubcaps are mounted with 165/80 Nankang Cx-668 tires, and a covered spare is stored in the trunk. Braking is provided by four-wheel drums, and the shock absorbers were rebuilt in May 2019.
The cabin features low-back bucket seats reupholstered in tan leather, joined by a color-coordinated dash pad and door cards. Amenities include a dash-mounted rearview mirror, a heater, a manually operated windshield washer pump, and MG-branded floor mats. Blemishes in the trim can be viewed in the gallery.
A banjo-style steering wheel fronts a body-color dashboard housing instrumentation that includes a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 279 miles, and total mileage is unknown.
The 1,500cc inline-four was overbored to displace 1,632cc and features dual SU carburetors. Additional work under current ownership included installing a PerTronix electronic ignition module and a spin-on oil filter, along with fitting bronze valve guides and Teflon valve stem seals onto the cylinder head and balancing the pistons and rods. The cylinder head was resurfaced in October 2019, and the seller states that service in preparation for the sale included an oil change and a valve adjustment.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Work in August 2019 included replacing the laygear, second-gear synchro ring, bearings, gaskets, and seals.
The cabin features low-back bucket seats reupholstered in tan leather, joined by a color-coordinated dash pad and door cards. Amenities include a dash-mounted rearview mirror, a heater, a manually operated windshield washer pump, and MG-branded floor mats. Blemishes in the trim can be viewed in the gallery.
A banjo-style steering wheel fronts a body-color dashboard housing instrumentation that includes a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 279 miles, and total mileage is unknown.
The 1,500cc inline-four was overbored to displace 1,632cc and features dual SU carburetors. Additional work under current ownership included installing a PerTronix electronic ignition module and a spin-on oil filter, along with fitting bronze valve guides and Teflon valve stem seals onto the cylinder head and balancing the pistons and rods. The cylinder head was resurfaced in October 2019, and the seller states that service in preparation for the sale included an oil change and a valve adjustment.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Work in August 2019 included replacing the laygear, second-gear synchro ring, bearings, gaskets, and seals.
he British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate lists factory colors, equipment, and a build date of May 1957. Recent service records, a tonneau cover, a tool roll, and photos taken at various stages of the refurbishment will accompany the car.
The chassis number HDL4331126 displayed on the replacement identification tag corresponds to the removed identification tag, as well as the VIN listed on the Arizona title.
