MG A 1500 '57 (1957) for sale

Reference ch63545

Make MG

Model A 1500 '57

Type cabrio

Construction year 1957

KM 21417 miles

Cilinder displacement 1489

Gears manual

Steering left hand drive

Price € 34.950

• Classic British roadster MG A
• Equipped with a 1.6-liter engine (original engine replaced)
• Good professional restoration carried out
• Elegant beige color scheme
• Belgian registration papers

The MG A is one of the most iconic British sports cars of the 1950s. With its low, streamlined body and lightweight construction, this model represented a major step forward for MG compared to the earlier T-Series models. The MG A combines classic British style with a pleasant and pure driving experience, making it a beloved classic among vintage roadster enthusiasts today.

This example from 1957 was professionally restored in the past and, according to our inspection, presents itself in good condition. The car comes in a stylish beige color scheme and retains the authentic character of this classic British sports car.

Our inspection team at Oldtimerfarm has prepared an expertise report with the following findings.

Technical data

• Make: MG
• Model: A
• Year: 1957
• First registration: 15/09/1957
• Engine: 1.6-liter four-cylinder (original engine replaced)
• Transmission: Manual gearbox (4-speed)
• Color: Beige
• Mileage: 21,414 miles (indicated mileage)
• Chassis number: HDL4363545

Condition and points of attention

• Restoration and originality: good professional restoration
• Bodywork: repainted, presents well with signs of use
• Paint: repainted with normal signs of use
• Underside: original and honest condition, older restoration; surface rust
• Remark underside: torn steering box dust boot

• Tires: good condition, but rear tires are old and need replacement (front Vredestein Sprint from 2023, rear Hankook from 1986)

• Interior, soft top and carpets: interior restored with signs of use; soft top improved with fabric version instead of plastic and in good condition

• Chassis number check: re-stamped (location: cross member in front of passenger seat)
• Engine bay: older restoration with surface rust

Engine and mechanics

• Engine: good honest condition
• Engine remark: original engine replaced by a 1.6-liter engine
• Fluids and maintenance: well maintained
• Battery: to be replaced in the foreseeable future

• Clutch: signs of wear
• Gearbox: signs of wear; third gear synchromesh not working properly
• Brakes: work well
• Handbrake: works well