UPGRADED MGB 1799cc ENGINE & 5-SPEED TRANSMISSION. BOTH TOPS. SEE VIDEO.
Located near PORTLAND, OREGON.
This 1960 MGA Roadster has been collector-owned for many years. Purchased by the current owner in 2000 from Monte Shelton Motors in Portland, the local British Motor Cars dealer for over 40 years.
At 105,635 miles, the owner had the original 1600cc engine removed and swapped for a fully rebuilt late MGB 1799cc performance engine with 5-speed MGB synchro transmission. All work was performed by Harold Dick of Harold's Auto Service in Portland, one of the country's premier MG restorers. Cylinders sleeved. New pistons. Rebuilt rocker arms and shaft assembly. New .010 main and rod bearings. Performance camshaft. Polished crankshaft. New timing gear set. New oil pump. New valves, guides and hardened valve seats. Rebuilt starter and generator. New aluminum radiator was fitted. Rebuilt clutch. Resurfaced flywheel and MUCH more.
Total of above work over $7,300.00 All receipts are included. (See last photo, below, for a few.)
Since rebuild, the car has been driven less than 2,200 miles.
I have personally driven this vehicle. Runs well, plenty of power. 5-speed transmission shifts crisply. Good brakes stop smooth and straight.
PLEASE SEE VIDEO OF ENGINE START-UP AND RUNNING.
New alloy wheels with knock-off center hubs were fitted, wrapped with P185/65R15 Michelin Primacy mxv4 radial tires.
Body wears a seasoned restoration finished with correct MG "Orient Red" paint with a deep shine and only a few touch-ups noted. Chrome and trim are good. Floors and frame are solid. Restored interior shows well with no rips or tears. All gauges work. Heater. No radio (speakers are fitted in the doors.) Older soft top in good condition. Includes color-matching fiberglass hardtop in very good condition (rubber seals fair.) One (driver's side) plexiglas side window. Excellent wood Moto-Lita steering wheel. Car cover included.
PLEASE SEE PHOTOS WHICH WERE JUST TAKEN FOR THIS LISTING AND SHOW CURRENT CONDITION.
Overall, this is a nice package. Presents nicely for local shows and with the fresh, upgraded MG-B engine and transmission drives out well to use on the road. Ready to enjoy now. The only reason for selling is to settle the estate of the owner.
WE WILL HAPPILY SELL TO BUYERS WORLDWIDE AND CAN ASSIST WITH SHIPPING ANYWHERE.
