The MGA was revolutionary for the small automaker, finally
incorporating fully integrated fenders while maintaining the sporty
styling for which British 2-seaters are justly famous. This
handsome red 1956 MGA is also nattily dressed with lots of chrome,
from the instantly-recognizable MG grille to the raked windshield
to the bright bumpers with bumperettes fore and aft. Taken in all
together, the combination of bright red paint and all that shiny
chrome makes this look like a far more expensive and exotic
car.
The clean black interior is a wonderful contrast to the Red paint,
a traditional look that seems especially well-suited to open
two-seaters like this. Somehow, only the British seem to have
mastered that wonderfully inviting look that makes you want to
settle into the bucket seats holding you in place during a spirited
drive on your favorite country road. Handsome black-faced Jaeger
gauges are originals, as is 3-spoke sporty steering wheel that
feels great in the hands of the driver. The 5-speed shifter has a
delightful mechanical feel that encourages you to wind it out in
each gear to listen to the mechanical symphony going on around
you.
The 1588 cc inline-four cylinder engine, coupled with dual
side-draft SU carbs, was a mainstay of MG sports cars for years and
years, and with an upgraded 5-speed manual transmission and added
rack and pinion steering system, this MG is a pleasure to drive.
The cackling exhaust note is bigger than the engine's size would
suggest it should be, but that's the delight of an MG: driving it
quickly is an experience you'll savor without having to risk life
and limb at insane speeds to do it. With proper MG maroon paint on
the engine, it looks quite authentic. The classic MG knock-off
wheels are attractive and in fantastic shape, and they're all
wrapped in 165/80R15 Nexen blackwall radials that finish the
elegant look.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• 1500cc Engine
• Dual Side-Draft SU Carburetors
• Upgraded 5-Speed Manual Transmission
• Upgraded Rack and Pinion Steering System
• 15-Inch Knock-Off Wire Wheels
• Bright Red Paint
• Black Interior
• Bucket Seats
• Seat Belts
• Original Jaeger Gauges
• Black Convertible Top
Delightful to drive with its upgraded 5-speed transmission and rack
and pinion steering, this 1956 MGA is a great opportunity to sample
vintage motoring and make a smart investment. Call today!
Vehicle Details
1956 MG MGA
Listing ID:CC-1999777
Price:$26,995
Location:Ft Worth, Texas
Year:1956
Make:MG
Model:MGA
Exterior Color:Red
Interior Color:Black
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:4338
Stock Number:7573-DFW
VIN:HDL4322937
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