Vehicle Description
Exceptional professional restoration. Original colors, rebuilt
engine, highly detailed engine and undercarriage. Full weather
equipment, chrome wire wheels, newer whitewall tires. Just
gorgeous-we challenge you to find a better one!The MGA was MG's
first all-new car since before the war and they delivered a
contemporary, capable sports car that remained entirely affordable.
The crisp design eliminated fenders and running boards and worked
with an all-new chassis to make the MGA one of the most
entertaining cars you could buy at an price. And all that remains
true today, because this beautiful Oxford White roadster is as
beautiful as it is fun to drive. Thanks to a very high quality
restoration a few years ago, the bodywork is laser-straight with
excellent panel gaps that are at least as good as the were managing
at Morris Garage in the 1950s. Excellent chrome and stainless trim
shows that a good pile of cash was invested in the brightwork and
the lenses are beautifully preserved. We've never seen a nicer
one.The red leather interior is a wonderful contrast to the bright
white bodywork, perfect for the MG's sporting demeanor. The old
MG's wooden instrument panel is long gone, replaced by a
color-matched dashboard full of beautiful Jaeger and Smiths gauges,
all of which are functional except the fuel gauge. The rest of the
controls are still kind of haphazardly arranged, but you won't mind
once you grab the big banjo-style steering wheel and run the
4-speed through the gears. There's a surprising among of room once
you're behind the wheel and the driving position is comfortable for
longer drives. Correct MG-logo floor mats protect the fitted
carpets and there's a handy armrest between the seats. Overhead,
there's a neatly fitted black vinyl top along with side curtains
that stow in a neat pouch behind the seats. There's also (finally)
a good-sized trunk that's as beautifully finished as the rest of
the car and includes a full-sized spare.The engine is a slightly
revised version of the TF's 1489 cc inline-4, which in the MGA was
rated at 72 horsepower. Rebuilt (with receipts) a few years ago, it
has very few miles on it and was exceptionally well detailed when
it was reinstalled. There's traditional MG Maroon paint on the
engine itself, brightly finished SU carburetors, and correct
details like hose clamps and fasteners make it show-ready. There's
also a newly re-cored radiator, rebuilt generator, and wonderful
items like the copper pipe feeding the firewall-mounted heater. It
starts easily, idles nicely, and has that great baritone sound that
is a big part of why these cars are so entertaining to drive. It
definitely has a big dog bark! The chassis is as well-detailed as
the engine bay, although the car was unfortunately too narrow to
fit on our lift so no chassis photos are available. However, there
is no evidence of rot or panel replacement and both the
transmission and rear end were serviced and re-sealed when the car
was refinished, so it's not even much of a leaker. Steering is
light and the manual drum brakes are effective given the car's curb
weight and performance, and those sparkling wire wheels carry
flashy 5.60-15 US Royal wide whitewall tires.We admire this car
every time we walk past. Few MGAs have been restored to this level
simply because the economics just didn't make sense-it cost several
times the asking price to make it this beautiful. That also means
it represents a good value if you seek high quality in your
collector cars. Already a multiple show winner, this MGA is easy to
love and a joy to drive. Call today!Harwood Motors always
recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any
vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
