Mga With 1965 Mgb Engine For True Highway Driving! on 2040-cars

1961 MG  MGA

1961 Bodywith a  1965 MGB Engine

1978-1980 transmission with electric overdrive

This is a prime example of a driver 1500 cc MGA. It is a 1961 body with a 1965 MGB engine, and a 1978-1980 transmission with electric overdrive. This is very significant enhancement, which is very rare. That addition means this MG has overdrive, and can be driven on the highways in excess of 60 miles per hour. A normal MGA can not do this. Therefore, you get the beautiful styling of the MGA, and still can drive it on the roads of today. 

This car has had several significant upgrades and updates:

*  New floors were installed by previous owner about 4 years ago. 

*  Complete new interior and carpeting were added

*  Entire dash was replaced and all new wiring done

*  Handbrake was rebuilt

*  Master cylinder was rebuilt

*  Seat belts were added

*  Turn signals and lights were rewired

*  Replaced Speedo cable

*  Carbs have been rebuilt

*  All air filters were replaced repainted engine, brackets, and air filter bodies

*  Bleed brakes and clutch

*  This MG has lockheed has hydraulic drum brakes

Engine Repairs-  R&R engine, disassembled engine to strip off old paint and repaint with MG Red,  resealed engine, checked engine compression and bearing clearances- all within specs,  installed new polished aluminum valve cover, installed new exhaust manifold, rebuilt starter, adjusted valve clearances, new distributor/cap & rotor, coil, spark plugs and plug wires, rebuilt carburetors and replaced link rods, installed electric fuel pump & pressure regulator, blocked off mechanical fuel pump port, installed new choke and throttle cables.

Drive-line - Resealed and serviced transmission fluid, installed new 90 degree speedometer cable adapter, installed new throw-out bearing and pilot bearing, clutch/ flywheel is in new condition- was previously replaced.  Serviced differential.

Drained and cleaned fuel tank

Flushed brake fluid, replaced left rear wheel/ brake cylinder.  Brake shoes and pads have been previously replaced and are in new condition.

Installed new radiator and electric cooling fan.

Rebuilt wiper motor

All suspension bushings and shocks looked in good condition.

The true mileage is unknown.  The odometer shows "06494", however, it's undetermined what that truly is.  I am guessing upward, and assuming it is "106,494", but again, it could be much less.

The MG has the hardware in place for the convertible top, and a top "frame" can be included if desired.  It is in good shape, however, the material needs to be replaced via one of the MG mail order parts books and installed to the frame. 

I am a Ferrari/Lamborghini Consultant, with an Authorized Ferrari dealership here in the United States.  I am selling this on the behalf of a fantastic personal client, and will handle all correspondence, arrangements, and questions on his behalf.  Please email me with any questions, and they will be answered promptly. 

NO TRADES, OF ANY TYPE, Thank you.

Thank you, and happy bidding!

 * Car is sold As/Is, and transportation will be at the expense of the owner.