Vehicle Description
*1958 MG MGA Custom Roadster*The MG MGA was a revolutionary car for
the brand. After building a series of cars with distinctly pre-war
looks in post-war England, the flowing lines of the MGA were a
breath of fresh air to motoring enthusiasts and went on to become
an instant classic. That being said, for the performance driver, it
is undeniable that the powerplants offered by MG in the day were at
best, sub-par. A series of rather anemic four cylinders, with the
most powerful twin-cam offering producing just over 100
horsepower.This 1958 MGA started life as a 1500cc inline-4 powered
roadster, but has since been transformed into a V8 powered monster.
But the upgraded powerplant is not the only change carried out on
this MG, the entire body has been carefully restored and subtly
modified to make it a true one of a kind classic. Finished in
bright red, the paint and brightwork around the car was completed
to a very high standard and looks great. The lighting has been
modified with more modern, classic-look headlights in front, and
later MGA series-2 taillights in the rear. Sitting on a set of
gray-centered Minilite knock-off wheels with polished lips, these
attractive wheels are wrapped in modern radial tires that provide a
great ride and positive handling.Attention was also paid to the
interior which features black vinyl wrapped seats, and fresh black
carpeting throughout the cabin. The vinyl-trimmed dashboard spots a
set of modern, classic-look gauges with a 10,000 RPM tachometer and
a 140 MPH speedometer as well as a set of auxiliary gauges off to
the side. A small diameter 3-spoke steering wheel has been added,
as has a modern stereo with a trunk-mounted 6-CD changer, but the
original radio grille in the dash remains.Sitting under the hood is
what separates this car from other MGAs, a Ford 289ci V8 that has
been expertly installed and looks like it could have come from the
factory. Although the exact power is unknown, it is safe to say
that this easily produces more than 2.5X what the most powerful MGA
did from the factory and turns this car into a truly fast classic
roadster. Open the hood and you notice the blue-painted Cobra valve
covers which are accented by a red MSD distributor, plug wires and
electronic ignition controller attached to the firewall. The
carbureted engine is fitted with an aluminum intake, billet pulleys
and an aluminum radiator with blue silicon piping. This engine
sends power back through a 4-speed C4 automatic transmission to the
rear axle, which is a Ford 8-inch that has been shortened by Moser
to fit the chassis. As you would expect when adding so much power,
the chassis has been stiffened appropriately and means that this
car still handles like you would hope. Also, subtle side exit
exhausts have been fitted just in front of the rear wheels which
means you get to enjoy the unique and intoxicating sound of Ford's
legendary 289 V8 every time you're behind the wheel.There is no
doubt that the MGA is a proper classic, with its beautiful design
and English charms, it is no surprise it has a massive following.
That being said, classics can frequently still be improved and this
example checks all the boxes - no longer a car that you are scared
to take on the highway and instead, a car that is like a Cobra in
disguise.*Key Features* * Ford 289ci V8 * Cobra Valve Covers and
Air Cleaner * MSD Ignition * Alternator * Aluminum Intake *
Aluminum Radiator * Silicon Radiator Piping * Ford C4 4-Speed
Automatic Transmission * Moser 8-Inch Rear End * Front Power Disc
Brakes * Gray Minilite Knock-Off Wheels * Side Exhaust * Upgraded
Gauges * Trunk-Mounted 6-CD Changer * Hard Wired Battery Cutoff
Switch in Trunk * Reupholstered Interior*Additional Information* *
Build Book w/Diagrams and Receipts * Binder With Build NotesFor
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