1959 MG MGA

Fantastic MGA 1500 Mark I Coupe in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. The car is powered by the original 1.5-liter inline-four making 72 horsepower and a 4-speed manual transmission. Only 48040 indicated kilometers on the odometer (actual mileage unknown). The car retains many unique original features, including wire wheels and exterior door handles only offered on the coupe.

The car is coming out of Danish ownership and has a Danish title. A full inspection and service are completed, and the car can be enjoyed as-is for many years. The car passed Danish Technical Inspection (MOT/TUV/Syn) in March 2022 with 47000 kilometers on the odometer.

Car Specification:

VIN/Chassis number: 3348246

Odometer: 48040 kilometers

Engine: 1.5-liter inline-4

Transmission: 4-speed manual

History of the 1956-1962 MG MGA:

Introduced for the 1956 model year, the MGA roadster replaced the aging T-Series cars. Powered by a 68 horsepower 1,489cc overhead valve engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission, it featured independent front suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, and a solid rear axle with leaf springs. Braking was by hydraulic drums at all corners.

Sales in the first full year (1956) were 13,394 and rose to 16,467 for 1957, horsepower was up to 72 horsepower, and a coupe was added. In 1959, the MGA 1600 was introduced with a larger 79.5 horsepower engine and front disc brakes. The final iteration of the MGA was the 1600 Mk II, with a 90 horsepower 1,622cc engine and minor styling changes. The higher-performance MGA Twin Cam was produced from 1958 to 1960 with a 108-horsepower twin-cam engine and four-wheel disc brakes. The rarest of all MGAs is the “Deluxe,” which pairs the Twin Cam chassis and a 1600 or Mk II engine.

MGAs are ideal first collector cars. They’re affordable, simple to work on, rugged, and attractive. Parts are readily available and moderately priced.