Make: | MG |
Model: | MGA |
SubModel: | 1500 MkI |
Type: | 2-Dr Coupe |
Trim: | 1500 MkI |
Year: | 1956 |
VIN: | HMR4340828 |
Color: | Red |
Engine: | Gas 1498cc (1.5L) I-4 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | Coupe |
Interior color: | Black |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Bellevue, Washington, United States |
This fantastic 1956 MGA 1500 MKI Coupe is beautifully finished in vibrant Bright Red with outstanding condition Black Leather upholstery. It has been completely restored and is in excellent condition throughout. a 1,489cc inline 4-cylinder engine with twin SU carburetors, that's backed by a proper 4-speed manual gearbox. Odometer shows 14,526 miles. Proper steel wheels with chrome wheel covers, radial tires. Chrome bumpers with over riders. Windscreen washers (manually activated pump). Fully carpeted interior and trunk. Correct banjo-style... steering wheel. Seat belts. Full Jaeger instrumentation. Vintage Motorola 'Volumatic' AM radio. Toolkit. Updated with electric radiator cooling fan (supplements belt-driven fan). Carbs recently rebuilt, new washer pump. An older comprehensive restoration that shows very well (with restoration literature included, no records or further known history). Solid undercarriage, very nice Bright Red paint with basecoat clearcoat, excellent chrome, very tidy interior, excellent driver, and very difficult to find with just 6,272 MGA 1500 coupes built. This fabulous MGA MkI Coupe will be a great addition to any collection and is an excellent investment opportunity that can be shown and enjoyed for years to come. Drive this lovely MG home today.This car presents a unique opportunity to own a fully restored British classic. All paint, chrome, brightwork, upholstery and trim have been restored or replaced. Similarly, the original running gear was also rebuilt and this attractive example runs and drives better than new. The interior including seats, door panels, carpet and dash all show in outstanding condition.The MG division of The British Motor Corporation produced the MGA from 1955 to 1962. It served as a replacement for the older 'T-Type' cars and was a complete styling departure from the older vehicles. The A was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1955. During its production lifespan, just 5,869 cars were sold on the home market, making the MGA the highest export percentage of any British car. In May of 1962, the MGA was replaced by the MGB.What a value for a classic British automobile.Make a fair offer and let's make a deal.