MG MGA 1500 roadster, 1957 information

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The year 1955 saw the introduction of the MGA. With this design the MG broke new grounds. After its predecessors MG TD and MG TF, which were largely based on the pre-war MG TB, it was a roadster with a very modern sporty design.

Like its predecessors, the MGA was a great success and, like before, the greater part was sold in America.

Until 1959, the MGA was equipped with a 1459 cc four-cylinder engine. From that year, the car was fitted with a 1588 cc four-cylinder. A 1622 cc four-cylinder engine replaced the
1588 cc. engine in 1961.

The early MGA versions had very good drum brakes until 1959, but after that year, the MG A was equipped with disc brakes on the front wheels.

The year 1962 saw the production of the MGA, the A 1600 Mk II. The MGB replaced this very popular British sports car, and was to develop the success of the MG A even further...

Technical data

Four cylinder engine
cylinder capacity: 1489 cc.
capacity: 68 bhp.
top speed: approx. 98 mph. - 155 km/h.
gearbox: 4-speed, manual
Weight: 890 kg.

Information

MG MGA 1500 roadster, year 1957. Colour green with a beige leather interior. Beige soft top and a beige mohair tonneau cover. This beautiful MGA 1500 was extensively restored a few years ago, a photo reportage of the restoration is present. The automobile is in superb (excellent+) condition and the car drives perfect. This MGA sports a Stainless Steel luggage rack, Stainless Steel exhaust and chrome wire wheels.

This classic car was sold by
Classic Cars Friesland.

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