1957 MG MGA

Make: MG

Model: A 1500

Year: 1957

Price: 29,950

Gearbox: Manual

Steering Wheel: Left

This is a classic British roadster MG A, equipped with a 1.6-liter engine (original engine replaced). It has undergone a good professional restoration and is finished in an elegant beige color scheme. The car comes with Belgian registration papers.

The MG A is one of the most iconic British sports cars of the 1950s. Its low, streamlined body and lightweight construction marked a significant advancement for MG compared to earlier T-Series models. Combining classic British style with a pleasant and pure driving experience, it remains a beloved vintage roadster among enthusiasts today.

This 1957 example was professionally restored in the past and, according to our inspection, is in good condition. It retains the authentic character of this classic British sports car with a stylish beige color scheme.

Our inspection team at Oldtimerfarm has prepared an expertise report with the following findings:

Technical Data:

- Make: MG

- Model: A

- Year: 1957

- First registration: 15/09/1957

- Engine: 1.6-liter four-cylinder (original engine replaced)

- Transmission: 4-speed manual gearbox

- Color: Beige

- Mileage: 21,414 miles (indicated)

- Chassis number: HDL4363545

Condition and Points of Attention:

- Restoration and originality: good professional restoration

- Bodywork: repainted, presents well with signs of use

- Paint: repainted with normal signs of use

- Underside: original and honest condition, older restoration; surface rust

- Remark underside: torn steering box dust boot

- Tires: good condition, but rear tires are old and need replacement (front Vredestein Sprint from 2023, rear Hankook from 1986)

- Interior, soft top, and carpets: interior restored with signs of use; soft top improved with fabric version instead of plastic and in good condition

- Chassis number check: re-stamped (located on cross member in front of passenger seat)

- Engine bay: older restoration with surface rust

Engine and Mechanics:

- Engine: good honest condition

- Engine remark: original engine replaced by a 1.6-liter engine

- Fluids and maintenance: well maintained

- Battery: to be replaced in the foreseeable future

- Clutch: signs of wear

- Gearbox: signs of wear; third gear synchromesh not working properly

- Brakes: work well

- Handbrake: works well

Electrical System:

- Horn, wipers, heating, and dashboard all functional

- Lights: repair required – right rear parking light not working

Suspension and Axles:

- Function well

Documents:

- Belgian registration papers

This MG A can be viewed at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9, 9880 Aalter, Belgium.

Request the full inspection report via [email protected] or call +32 (0)472 40 13 38.

Additional videos and information are available on our channels:

- Warranty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hddtep8ekn0&t=1s

- Mileage on classic cars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sd5QJg5po

- Purchase procedure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNc9Ag1mDPQ