1959 MG MGA

Description

The MGA entered the market in 1955 as a clean break from the upright, separate-fender styling of the T-series — a fully enveloped body, a lower center of gravity, and a more modern chassis. It’s combination of a willing inline-four, rack-and-pinion steering, and independent front suspension made it a capable driver's car that found buyers across Europe, the United States, and beyond.

More than 100,000 MGAs were produced between 1955 and 1962. This 1959 model carries the 15GD engine designation, identifying it as a later B-series 1,489cc unit produced between January and May 1959 with mechanical refinements including an uprated starter motor and flanged output gearbox compared to the earlier models.

This 1959 MGA Roadster is finished in red over a black interior. The car rides on wire spoke wheels with spin-off center caps, steers through a banjo-style leather-wrapped wheel, and is stopped by four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.

Power comes from the 1,489cc B-Series inline-four breathing through dual SU carburetors and driving the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. Following the seller’s acquisition, the brakes, wiring, fuel and oil lines, clutch, and upholstery were sorted, and Continental ProContact tires were installed. A spin-on oil canister and 12-volt electrical conversion were installed by a prior owner.

This 1959 MG MGA is now offered with a convertible soft top, side curtains, tonneau cover, spare tire with cover, service records, and a 1999 MGA parts catalog, and a Georgia registration in the seller's name.

Highlights

• 1,489cc B-Series inline-four, 15GD engine designation

• Finished in red over reupholstered black interior

• Wire spoke wheels with spin-off hub caps

• Soft top, side curtains, and tonneau cover included

Factory Equipment

• 1,489cc B-Series inline-four engine

• Dual SU carburetors

• 4-speed manual transmission

• Front independent suspension with coil springs

• Rear live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs

• Rack-and-pinion steering

• Banjo-style steering wheel with leather wrap

• Four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes

• Wire spoke wheels with spin-off hub caps

• Chrome flat-style front grille

• Chrome fender vents

• Chrome front and rear bumpers

• Chrome headlights

• Painted steel dashboard

• Bucket seating

Modifications

• 12-volt electrical conversion

• Spin-on oil canister conversion

• Armrest added

• Rear deck and trunk carpet installed

• Heater and defroster fitted

Servicing & Documentation

The following work is said to have been performed under current ownership, with copies of receipts included in the sale:

• Brake shoes, wheel cylinders, and flex lines replaced

• Clutch slave cylinder repaired

• Taillight, headlight, fog light, switch, and coil wiring repaired

• Oil and fuel lines replaced

• Spark plugs and valve cover gasket replaced

• Radiator and fuel tank flushed

• Driver and passenger seats reupholstered

• Main cabin carpet replaced

• Windshield washer assembly rebuilt — reservoir, lines, pump, and switch

• Continental ProContact 165/65R15 tires installed November 2025

Known Imperfections

• Images detailing the vehicle’s condition are available in the gallery

• Chip in front windshield

• Front windshield delamination

• Two tears in convertible soft top

Ownership History

This 1959 MG MGA was acquired by the seller in October 2025. The car is said to have been registered in Georgia under previous ownership.

Included Items

• Convertible soft top

• Side curtains

• Tonneau cover

• Spare tire with cover

• Service records

• 1999 MGA parts catalog

Additional Information

This 1959 MG MGA is registered in a state that does not issue titles for vehicles of its age. It is offered with Georgia registration.