1959 MG A roadster

Other Production   MG

Logbook: VSCCA Condition: Excellent Price:  US $17,000.00  Currency_Convert Location: Thorndale, PA   This listing has been viewed 6443 times.

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Nicely turned out vintage racer that is suitable for occasional road use. Not over the top in race performance. New 3/4 race engine that is not a grenade but should be run on race petrol. New steel wheels. Stock gearbox ratios but have 410 and 487 rears. 487 rear has limited slip diff.

History

Recent Competition History

Performance Data

• Class: Under 2 litre
• Track: Lime Rock

Engine

• Engine Builder: Owner
• Manufacturer: MG
• Type: MG
• Displacement: 1600
• Horsepower: 100
• Induction: Carbs
• Heads: cast iron
• Block: cast iron
• Main Caps: std.
• Crankshaft: std/std
• Connecting Rods: mgb style
• Pistons: venolia
• Camshaft: 290
• Valves: stock
• Valve Train: stock
• Clutch: stock
• Pressure Plate: stock
• Flywheel: 11 lb
• Exhaust: open
• Races: 10

Fuel System

• Fuel Tank
• Age: original
• Capacity: 12 gal.
• Fuel Pump: electric su type
• Fuel Type: gas

Oil/Water System

• Radiator: stock
• Water Rad Location: front
• Water Pump: stock
• Oil Cooler: yes
• Oil Cooler Location: front

Electrical System

• Ignition: mallory dual point dist.
• Alternator: generator stock
• Battery: 12v

Transmission

• Manfacturer: stock mg
• Gears: stock
• Shifter: stock
• Trans Cooler: no
• Races: 10

Rear End

• Manufacturer: mg
• Type: stock
• Cooler: no
• Ratio: see note
• Case: stock
• Differential: stock
• Axles: stock
• Races: 10

Body

• Construction: steel
• Color: green
• Condition: nice

Chassis

• Type: mg ladder
• Builder: mg
• Material: steel
• Finish: paint
• Condition: nice
• Front Suspension: stock, paint, nice
• Rear Suspension: stock, paint, nice
• Shocks: lever h.d., 5 years
• Brakes: stock
• Steering: stock
• Wheels: new
• Tires: radials

Interior

• Color/Finish: none
• Fire System: none
• Restraints: 5 point
• Guages: rebuilt
• Steering Wheel: stock
• Condition: nice

Spares

• none

Other Production   MG