I had a 1955 MGA and yes it is a very pretty car. The cross ply tyres made the ride a little vague but by far the worst thing was the terrible brakes. Alright in their day when no one else had ABS but terrifying now in heavy UK traffic. Stay out of Sydney and you should be OK.
I took my MGA to Spain for a couple of years and the engine overheated in summer. I fitted an electric fan but it didn't help much!
