1960 MG A

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire 20000 - 24000 Registration No: 714 XVM Chassis No: GHNL/76852 MOT: Exempt � Lavished with a body-off, chassis-up restoration that was completed in 2024 � Just 250 miles covered since back on the road � Pleasingly still presented in its original colour scheme of Iris Blue paintwork with original Black interior � Excellently presented and offered with a Heritage Certificate Introduced in the autumn of 1955 and continually updated, the MGA range was joined by Coup� and 'Twin Cam' variants in 1956 and 1958 respectively. Prompted by the latter's performance advantage, the standard pushrod model received a capacity increase to 1,588cc and front disc brakes in May, 1959. Equipped with a four-speed manual gearbox and rack and pinion steering as standard, the resultant '1600' Mk. I was reputedly capable of 100mph-plus. It gives us great pleasure to offer this 1959 1600 Roadster, which has very recently emerged from a thorough overhaul and consequently appears in excellent order throughout. It is satisfyingly correct, too, being presented in its original finish. According to its BMIHT certificate, it was built between 30th September and 6th October, 1959, and was despatched to the USA as a LHD export model, in Iris Blue with a Black interior and a Blue hood. Disc wheels, windscreen washers and whitewall tyres were part of its original equipment. It resurfaced in 2010, when it was purchased by the vendor from California Connection, the well-known Derbyshire classic car importers. It was then in need of extensive work, which the vendor commenced in 2020, with the superb result you see before you. The work reached completion only last year, since when the MG has covered a mere 250 miles. No corners were cut and no expenses spared. The car was completely stripped and acid-dipped, the chassis was renovated and the body was sent to a professional bodywork specialist to receive new inner wings, a boot floor and a radiator panel. The engine was overhauled by Dave Rushworth. It was rebored, the crank was reground, and then it was reassembled with new +0.060in pistons, bearings, valves, springs, plus a new oil pump. The gearbox was stripped and serviced, the entire brake system was overhauled with new parts, the shock absorbers were refurbished by the MG Owners� Club, and other new items included the steering box, wiring loom, seat frame, fuel pump and fuel lines. To finish it off, the car was given a fresh coat of Iris Blue, the seats were retrimmed, the wheels were refurbished, new tyres were fitted and a stainless-steel exhaust was fabricated. Complete with hood and side screens, a V5C, BMIHT certificate, numerous papers and numerous photographs of the restoration, this outstanding Roadster is every bit as good as it looks.