1959 MG MGA Twin Cam

VIN: YD11626

$51,512

Sold

1959 MG MGA Twin Cam

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Monaco, MC

  • Event date

    May 12, 2018

  • Lot

    129

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    YD11626

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    L4

  • Horsepower

    108

  • Induction

    2x1bbl

  • Generation

    1956-1962 MG MGA

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

RHD. Hardtop only, centerlock wheels, Dunlop Racing tires, trunk lid quick release fuel cap, leather wrapped steering wheel rim, Smiths chronometric tach, 45DCOE Webers.

Condition

MG Competition Department prepared when new. Later raced in South Africa. Replacement engine. Scuffed, chipped old repaint. Sound older replaced upholstery. Repainted but otherwise original chassis. Reasonably clean and orderly engine compartment. Small dimple in the left rear fender.

Market commentary

An intriguing Twin Cam with an obscure early competition history and engine changes. The result here is an intelligent compromise of its history, condition and equipment and the new owner should be satisfied both with the car and with its price.

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