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by BobtheTrain - 18/07/25 05:47 PM
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I have got a MGA from 1958 on my radar. Seems to be in fair condition. She has got a 1500ccm engine, US re- import, has been renovated some years ago and was on the road every year since back to Europe. Passed last MOT-inspection without problems. As this forum has got specialists for all different types of cars: do I have to watch out for something special when checking the MGA prior to purchase? ![[Linked Image]](https://up.picr.de/36508358gn.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://up.picr.de/36508359kh.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://up.picr.de/36508360pl.jpeg)
Hannes
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Had an MGA1600for many years, great cars. Main problem was rust ,the A B pillers were very prone ,Quite major to repair, possiblely a body off repair. Hope this is a sound one.good luck.
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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Yes it's an MG.....only joking...lovely cars!
Honesty means doing it right, even when no one is looking!
2004 Roadster S1 3.0 V6 gone!
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I have owned 2 MGAs, they are lovely cars but the body structure is complicated and difficult to restore. From your pictures it looks as though the wing beeding is body colour ( it should be grey) which suggests the car has been incorrectly sprayed with the wings on.
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I guess like all cars of this age just suspect and check everything. At least it has a separate chassis so if push comes to shove you can take it apart to sort things.
I have almost bought one twice but both times ( surprise, surprise ) it was too small.
Here for a good time not a long time!!
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Hi, they are simple and easy to work on but rather delicate compared to the more rugged TR's and Healeys of the period.
Corrosion is the biggest issue and chassis/bodywork particularly as Ray has said in the A and B pillars, also for body filler hiding problems especially if its a recent paint job, there are some traps in the design that will rot out so really get under and check everywhere.
Mechanicals are no issue and spares readily available. Like a lot of classics, can be lovely cars if done properly, many aren't so be careful.
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Hannes, this one is a bit different - Our stunning 1957 MGA roadster has a sneaky modern twist with a 5 speed box and mgb engine combination. Incredibly easy to drive and so comfortable in today's traffic. Full details at cathedral-classics.com https://www.facebook.com/cathedralclassics/videos/655644948245017/
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Richard, perfect car, but too old.
It has to be a 1958 car!
Hannes
once: Green M3W; 2013
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Peter ![[Linked Image]](http://bradley.it/public_images/drive.jpg)
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Richard, perfect car, but too old.
It has to be a 1958 car! Ah, your "year" Hannes 
2009 4/4 Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Connaught Green +8 prev
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