MG MGA 1959

22500 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
Link to more pictures: Link to beauty shots with top up: Link to pictures of underbody: Photos of in progress repaint: Photos of repaint : Description: 1959 MG MGA convertible for sale. California car originally, stored from 1985-2017. Barn find in 2017. Underwent a complete mechanical restoration with over $28,000 in receipts. Repainted in 2020. Original Interior. Excellent driving vehicle with zero reliability issues in the last year and a half (Yes, I know, even I struggle to believe how reliable this has been). Title in hand. Comes with tonneau, windows, wind wings, and roof. Payment via EscrowShipping: Arranged by buyer once escrow has clearedBasic History:1st owner: California driven and owned, put 78,000 miles on it. The story is that the guy who owned it in California was going through a divorce and he didn’t want his wife getting the car so he shipped it to his sister where it sat for 40 years! From the mid-80s to 2017 2nd owner: A friend of the 2nd owner told him about the vehicle being stored in the garage. After a full day day uncovering it from a bunch of junk, it was towed onto a tow truck (wheels were locked up), Over $28,000 was spent on a mechanical restoration at 78,342 miles. Approximately 200 miles were put on the vehicle before it was sold to the current owner3rd owner: Purchased in April of 2019 with 78,570 miles. The vehicle has been driven, taken to shows, and well loved but must be sold due to physical and financial circumstances. One engine oil and transmission oil change has been performed at the end of 2019. Repainted in 2020. Mechanical Condition: Fully functional and operational. Undercarriage condition is excellent, Both battery boxes are original and excellent condition. Suspension has no play, steering is tight. MGB Carbs.Body Condition: Painted in July 2020. Original paint had blemishes and evidence of attempts to paint match where paint chipped/flaked off. Freshly painted with clearcoat. Lower edge of the Front Right and Front Left Quarter panels had some rust bubbles, the rust was treated and holes were lightly filled, but are still evident. The door fitment is perfect, they open and close like modern vehicle doors with no rubbing.Interior: Original leather seats are in beautiful condition with a wonderful patina and no tears. Carpets have sound deadening beneath them. No heat radiates into the cabin. Modifications: Modern battery. The original radio was modified to include an auxiliary input and two speakers added. Receipts: Over a dozen pages of services performed for the full mechanical restoration in December 2017 at mileage 78342. Here’s a short list of things done:Rebuilt Engine with 1300 miles on itRebuilt MGB carburetorsNew distributorNew ignition coilNew spin on oil filter upgradeNew full clutch assemblyNew motor mountsNew water pumpNew oil pressure hoseNew clutch hydraulic hosesNew clutch Slave cylinderNew brake master cylinderNew front and rear brake hosesNew front and rear wheel cylindersNew fuel pump, hoses , fuel filterNew fuel tankNew fuel gauge sending unitNew flasher relayNew brake light switchNew air cleanersNew radiator hosesNew thermostat , coolant New 12 volt batteryNew voltage RegulatorNew generator beltWiring clean and sortedNew tachometer cableNew steering wheelNew convertible topNew side curtainsNew wind wingsNew top bowNew tonneau coverNew seat beltsOriginal BMC AM radio modified internally for AM/FM and Aux jack.New quality radio speakersNew antenna New wiper arms and bladesNew side view mirrorsNew rear view mirror on dashNew 60 spoke chrome wire wheelsNew chrome wheel spinnersNew radial tires and tubesNew grill ( one small blemish)New front and rear bumpers.

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

Link to more pictures: Link to beauty shots with top up: Link to pictures of underbody: Photos of in progress repaint: Photos of repaint : Description: 1959 MG MGA convertible for sale. California car originally, stored from 1985-2017. Barn find in 2017. Underwent a complete mechanical restoration with over $28,000 in receipts. Repainted in 2020. Original Interior. Excellent driving vehicle with zero reliability issues in the last year and a half (Yes, I know, even I struggle to believe how reliable this has been). Title in hand. Comes with tonneau, windows, wind wings, and roof. Payment via EscrowShipping: Arranged by buyer once escrow has clearedBasic History:1st owner: California driven and owned, put 78,000 miles on it. The story is that the guy who owned it in California was going through a divorce and he didn’t want his wife getting the car so he shipped it to his sister where it sat for 40 years! From the mid-80s to 2017 2nd owner: A friend of the 2nd owner told him about the vehicle being stored in the garage. After a full day day uncovering it from a bunch of junk, it was towed onto a tow truck (wheels were locked up), Over $28,000 was spent on a mechanical restoration at 78,342 miles. Approximately 200 miles were put on the vehicle before it was sold to the current owner3rd owner: Purchased in April of 2019 with 78,570 miles. The vehicle has been driven, taken to shows, and well loved but must be sold due to physical and financial circumstances. One engine oil and transmission oil change has been performed at the end of 2019. Repainted in 2020. Mechanical Condition: Fully functional and operational. Undercarriage condition is excellent, Both battery boxes are original and excellent condition. Suspension has no play, steering is tight. MGB Carbs.Body Condition: Painted in July 2020. Original paint had blemishes and evidence of attempts to paint match where paint chipped/flaked off. Freshly painted with clearcoat. Lower edge of the Front Right and Front Left Quarter panels had some rust bubbles, the rust was treated and holes were lightly filled, but are still evident. The door fitment is perfect, they open and close like modern vehicle doors with no rubbing.Interior: Original leather seats are in beautiful condition with a wonderful patina and no tears. Carpets have sound deadening beneath them. No heat radiates into the cabin. Modifications: Modern battery. The original radio was modified to include an auxiliary input and two speakers added. Receipts: Over a dozen pages of services performed for the full mechanical restoration in December 2017 at mileage 78342. Here’s a short list of things done:Rebuilt Engine with 1300 miles on itRebuilt MGB carburetorsNew distributorNew ignition coilNew spin on oil filter upgradeNew full clutch assemblyNew motor mountsNew water pumpNew oil pressure hoseNew clutch hydraulic hosesNew clutch Slave cylinderNew brake master cylinderNew front and rear brake hosesNew front and rear wheel cylindersNew fuel pump, hoses , fuel filterNew fuel tankNew fuel gauge sending unitNew flasher relayNew brake light switchNew air cleanersNew radiator hosesNew thermostat , coolant New 12 volt batteryNew voltage RegulatorNew generator beltWiring clean and sortedNew tachometer cableNew steering wheelNew convertible topNew side curtainsNew wind wingsNew top bowNew tonneau coverNew seat beltsOriginal BMC AM radio modified internally for AM/FM and Aux jack.New quality radio speakersNew antenna New wiper arms and bladesNew side view mirrorsNew rear view mirror on dashNew 60 spoke chrome wire wheelsNew chrome wheel spinnersNew radial tires and tubesNew grill ( one small blemish)New front and rear bumpers.

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	22500 USD
Make:	MG
Model:	MGA
Year:	1959
Mileage:	79692 MI

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MG MGA 1959

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