This 1959 MG MGA is a white-over-red convertible that was acquired by the seller out of Rhode Island in January 2015. Power is provided by a 1.6-liter inline-four equipped with dual SU carburetors and mated to a four-speed manual transmission, and additional equipment includes a black soft top, Lucas driving lights, an electronic ignition, front disc brakes, 15″ wire wheels, and a heater. During current ownership the battery and battery cables were replaced, and an oil change…
This 1959 MG MGA is a white-over-red convertible that was acquired by the seller out of Rhode Island in January 2015. Power is provided by a 1.6-liter inline-four equipped with dual SU carburetors and mated to a four-speed manual transmission, and additional equipment includes a black soft top, Lucas driving lights, an electronic ignition, front disc brakes, 15″ wire wheels, and a heater. During current ownership the battery and battery cables were replaced, and an oil change was completed in May 2021.
The body is finished in white, and exterior features include chrome bumpers with overriders, a chrome grille, Lucas driving lights, and a twin-tipped exhaust outlet. A full tonneau cover is included in the sale.
Painted wire wheels are secured with two-eared knockoffs and wear 165SR15 Michelin XZX tires that have visible cracking in the tread.
The interior is trimmed with red upholstery, black carpets and floor mats, and a body-color dashboard. Additional features include lap belts, a cockpit heater, and a three-spoke steering wheel with a wooden rim.
Jaeger instrumentation includes a tachometer, a 120-mph speedometer, and gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 43k miles.
The 1.6-liter inline-four is equipped with dual SU carburetors and an electronic ignition, and the seller believes it is fitted with an aftermarket camshaft. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. An oil change was completed in May 2021, and the battery, battery tie-down, and battery cables were replaced during current ownership.