58-Years-Owned 1959 MG MGA 1500 Roadster

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Introduced in 1955, the MGA marked a dramatic departure from the upright styling of earlier MG models and featured a sleek, aerodynamic body and lower chassis that reflected modern sports car design.

By 1959, the model had matured into the popular MGA 1500 and new 1600 variants — so named for their four-cylinder engine displacement — and offered improved performance, better brakes, and enhanced drivability. Notable for its use of body-on-frame construction and independent front suspension, the MGA was available in both roadster and coupe forms, with the roadster being particularly popular in the U.S. market.

This ’59 MGA Roadster has been driven fewer than 5,000 miles since its 1500cc inline-four engine was rebuilt in 2004. The British sports car is finished in pearlescent white with a black soft top and tan leather interior. Additional features include a four-speed manual gearbox, 15” steel wheels with dog dish hubcaps, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, faux woodgrain trim on the dashboard, bucket seats, and black carpet.

Modifications include MGB front suspension and disc brakes, a 12-volt negative ground conversion, generator-to-alternator conversion, spin-on oil filter conversion, stainless steel muffler/exhaust system, LED headlights, and seat belts.

The car, which is recorded in the North American MGA Register under No. 5243, has been with its current owner since 1968.

This 1959 MG MGA 1500 Roadster is now offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the current owner with a tonneau cover, side curtains, and a clean Michigan title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Under the same ownership since 1968 (58 years)

• Finished in pearlescent white with tan tonneau cover and side curtains

• Tan interior with leather upholstery

• 1500cc inline-four engine (less than 5,000 miles since 2004 rebuild)

• 4-speed manual transmission

Factory Equipment

• 15” steel wheels with dog dish hubcaps

• Bucket seats

• Wood-rimmed steering wheel

• Faux woodgrain trim on dashboard

• Full gauge cluster with tachometer

• The chassis number (HDR4363314) decodes as:

  • H – Morris Garages (MG)

  • D – 1500 Series engine (1500cc inline-four)

  • R – Roadster

  • 4 – Left-hand drive

  • 3 – North American market

  • 363314 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• MGB front suspension and disc brakes (2021)

• Black carpet and tan leather upholstery (2010)

• Pearlescent white paint (2009)

• Black soft top (2005)

• 12-volt negative ground conversion

• Generator-to-alternator conversion

• Spin-on oil filter conversion

• Stainless steel muffler/exhaust system

• LED headlights

• Seat belts

Known Imperfections

• Cosmetic imperfections and paint flaws, as noted in the provided photos

• Wear on leather armrest

• Tires are over 10 years old

Ownership History

The current owner of this 1959 MG MGA 1500 Roadster purchased it in 1968.

Included Items

• Tan tonneau cover

• Window curtains

• Spare tire with cover

• Receipts

• Maintenance manuals

• Factory spare parts

Additional Information

The current owner purchased the car in early 1968 and titled it in March 1968. That title contained a typo in the VIN, but a new title with the correct VIN was recently issued in preparation for the sale. An image of the ’68 title can be found in the Additional Documents section below.