When it comes to the English, ‘tradition’ is one of the most important words in the language.  The MG company after World War II hung on to tradition with classic pre-war car design until the late 1950s, the TC, TD and TF were all beautiful designs but they had their roots in pre-WWII classic car design.  So it is not hard to believe that when the MG Company decided to go modern with an envelope body, they decided to call the new body the MGA, and years of thought, sorting and design were incorporated into this model.

 

When the MGA made its debut it was an absolute sensation around the globe and developed an immediate loyal following that still exists today.  The MGA owners were serious drivers and most of the MGAs were driven until the wheels were ready to fall off.  So it is hard today to find an MGA in the condition of this MGA for sale in this ad. 

 

The MGA that is in this ad has been owned by a MG enthusiast for well over 30 years.  It has been loved and babied during its ownership.  It is a highly sorted out and well maintained car and is basically ready to go for this spring & summer tours and car shows.  It is not a ‘show queen’ but a beautiful driver and creates a stir of interest whenever it is parked with old timers who know exactly what it is and the youth that have never seen one and are closely checking it out.

 

We love, love, love the beautiful Old English Ivy paint job on this 1958 MGA (and what a great color to make sure you are seen either driving during the day or night!)

 

The seller purchased the car in 1976 and the car’s records have been well maintained since that time.  One only needs to see the seller’s chronological list below showing all the work done to this car to be assured that this is a highly sorted out MGA.  To top this off, the seller has told us that the engine, transmission and rear end is the drive train that the car was born with.  Check out the list for your inspection and edification.  Also the seller has provided us with beautiful photos for you to view in both the video and below.

 

1958 MGA HISTORY by seller

 

August 1976:

Purchased in McConnellsville, Ohio; number of previous owners unknown.             

Original engine, transmission, and rear end. 

Original body, fenders, bonnet, doors, boot lid, wood floors. 

Vinyl single-window top is not original, but same as when I purchased.

Good condition.

                    

                    

Receipts from former owner for work done February 1975:  new crankshaft, main bearings, rod bearings, timing chain, tensioner, clutch, motor mounts, and water pump.

 

1985:             

Brake work:  Master cylinder and six wheel cylinders; brass sleeved by White Post; slave cylinder by Moss.  

Silicone brake fluid.

 

1988:             

Magnaflux head, plane head; new valves and guides from Moss.

 

1997:             

Body work: only required new rocker panels. 

Paint Color: Old English Ivory. 

New Moss bumpers and over-riders.  New Moss aluminum side curtains.

             

1998:             

Moss Red Deluxe interior trim kit panels and leather seats.

New black carpet, all interior and boot area.

 

2004:             

New Moss voltage regulator.  Added volt meter and oil temperature gauges.

 

2007:             

Added custom rear gravel pan, stainless finishing strips (lower body).

Added 3-point seat belts from Moss.

Modification made in seat track to increase comfort.  Seat tracks raised with wood wedges, two-inches front and half-inch rear (original bolt anchors with longer bolts).

Resulted in better leg support and visibility. 

Tip came from 1988 Michigan Chapter A-Antics Tech Tips.

This book included with sale.

 

Note: 

Only engine work since purchase is the above listed head work, valve adjustments, plugs/points, starter and generator rebuild, and newly installed water pump.

Has never over-heated. 

Original license plate bracket available.

 

Seller has given us a copy of the The Motor Road Test and a 2008 article on MGA Watkins Glen race that we would be happy to share with you.

 

Odometer Miles:  30,073 (believed to be original)

                                               

 

We at MissChiTown realize that there are many MGAs out there and certainly this is not only one in such user friendly condition and such attractive appearance but add to that this car has a very reasonable reserve and is definitely a car to watch if you a MGA collector or enthusiast – we are very proud to represent this seller’s beautiful, well sorted 1958 MGA.

Again in summary this car for sale is highly sorted out MGA with original engine, transmission & rear end.  This MGA has been lovingly maintained by a true MGA enthusiast since 1976.  The seller who because of his age and health has decided to make the car available for the next caretaker. 

If you want to have fun in the summer sun you might wait a long time to find another MGA that is packaged with so many plusses as the one in this ad.

 

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