Vehicle Description
MG made some of the best enthusiast's cars of its day, but we bet
you're a bit different than the usual MG customer. This 1957 MGA is
the rarely-seen coupe model. It makes for more elegant lines and an
even better sporting attitude. So while the roadster is great for
open-top enthusiasts, you probably want this one because you're a
true MG aficionado.
Roadsters are fun, but there's something special about a coupe. We
love the look of the roof with its wraparound rear glass and a nice
curve that seems to complement the rounded rear fenders. This
example looks quite clean and complete with nice details like the
sport wheels and shining chrome bumper against the silver paint.
It's believed MG produced more than eight times the total number of
1500-series roadsters compared to the coupes, and only about 4800
ever came to America. And that rarity has only grown over the last
seven decades. The value price for a less-seen classic like this
reflects how this can leave some room in your budget if you want to
refresh the paint, grille, or other details. However, we very much
like the way this one looks right now. The coupes always seemed
more like a track-ready car thanks to better aerodynamics and the
added rigidity of a fixed roof. So this is the right one if you're
looking for a track day car. Or even if you are just driving it on
the streets, we bet the only addition you'd make is a few door and
hood "gumballs" so you can add a racing number.
The clean black interior has the best of classic motoring with a
banjo-style sports steering wheel, clear British Jaeger gauges, and
the crisp action of the gearstick. It's driver-ready, and the
bucket seats, center armrest, and newer carpeting all make it feel
quite inviting. Another great reason to love the coupe is because
the roadster still only had side curtains. So a nicely lined roof
and roll-up windows give you a much greater sense of permanence
here.
One of the big reasons why we like this one so much for a true
driver is because of what's under the hood. The engine bay has a
clean style that comes from a proper investment. The bold red block
looks great against the exterior silver, and everyone loves the
detailed style of the twin SU carbs. The upgraded 1600cc B-series
motor is a robust powerplant. This was a popular motor in Europe,
and parts are still easy to find and relatively inexpensive. And
when a car is maintained to look this good, it also is kept
correctly to be a strong runner. It even has a newer aluminum
radiator. The undercarriage photos prove there was a proper
investment in the places that really count (we also have the
restoration photos.) It also makes for a car you can confidently
enjoy. And the four-speed manual gearbox combines with the
legendary nimble steering to let you feel why these are legendary
back road roadsters.
The sale comes complete with resonation photos and thousands in
build receipts. We love this for the rarity, style, and true
vintage driving fun. So if you know the difference you get from an
MGA in coupe form, then you know it's time to call today!