1960 MGA 1600 Roadster, Frame Off Restoration for sale in Terre Haute, Indiana

$28,500

Condition: Used.
Exterior color: Red.
Interior color: Black.
Transmission: Manual 4 speed.
Fule type: Gasoline.
Engine: 4.
Sub design: 1600 Roadster.
Drivetrain: 4 speed.
Automobile title: Clear.
Physique: Convertible.
Guarantee: none.
Standard devices: Convertible.
DESCRIPTION:.
If you have actually seen the news lately about the collector car auction lead to Scottsdale and Amelia Island you understand about the record costs understood for exceptional examples.

Collector car rates continue to rise. HAGERTY.COM puts the value of a # 2 MGA Roadster Excellent at $32,200 (# 1 Concours is $42,200). In spite of this, the MGA is among the last really budget-friendly entries in the market. This example has been in our shop now for about 5 years. It started as a stalled restoration job with a previous owner with excellent objectives. The automobile showed up currently off its frame. Beginning with a fairly total automobile our shop started work. BODY The body was completely stripped down to bare metal. Rust through locations were cut out and new steel panels were replaced in the trunk floor, inner wheel wells, the inner and external rockers, door sills and where needed fenders were fixed. Any noticeable dings were bumped out. When all rust repair service was finished the body and panels transferred to our paint booth were they received an epoxy guide base and a surface coat of Chariot Red. The surface was sanded and wiped off. All new body rubber (grommets, seals, gaskets) was used as the body was reassembled. A more recent rag top is installed with serviceable after market side drapes for those periodic nasty weather condition days. New front and rear bumpers and front bumper brackets were installed. A new MGA grill and headlight stone guards round off the exceptional appearance. CHASSIS The previous owner had completed prepping the chassis and painting with chassis black. We continued the work reconstructing the front suspension with new king pins and bushings. The rear axle was refurbished with brand-new pinion and axle seals, axle bearings and thrust washers in the differential. New floorboards were set up. The fuel system has a brand-new SU "pointless" fuel pump, fuel tank and sender. 5 new 165R80 tires (consists of the extra) have actually been fitted to refurbished wire wheels. For security, brand-new brake calipers, pads, rotors, rear wheel cylinders and shoes were installed. A brand-new master cylinder for the brake and clutch was likewise installed. ENGINE The vehicle has only 35,000 initial miles. The engine got new piston rings and bearings, all basic size, seals and gaskets. The head was reconditioned as a no-lead head enabling todays unleaded fuels to be used without issue. The SU carburetors were reconstructed with brand-new gaskets, needles and jets. The throttle shaft bushings were reamed and fitted with oversize throttle shafts to assist eliminate air leakages. The ignition system has a Pertronix solid state ignition system to help insure trustworthy beginning in any weather. The cooling system had a new radiator and water pump and the heating unit core was flushed and validated to be leak free. There is a 50/50 mix of extended life antifreeze and distilled water set up. A brand-new clutch disk, pressure plate, toss out bearing and clutch servant cylinder was set up. The transmission shifts efficiently with all four gears and reverse. New u-joints were installed in the drive shaft. The all new exhaust system is polished stainless steel with brand-new brackets and mounting hardware. New oil and air filters were set up and an oil change making use of 20W-50 oil with ZDDP was completed after engine break in. The engine compartment was detailed to reveal requirements consisting of the duration cast aluminum finned valve cover. The initial stamped steel valve cover is likewise available. ELECTRICAL New braided electrical wiring harnesses were set up on the chassis, the body and with the instrument panel. The generator has brand-new bearings and brushes. For dependability, the twin 6v batteries have actually been changed with a brand-new single 12v battery on the passengers side. It stays a favorable ground automobile. INTERIOR The brand-new Brooklands wheel triggers the chariot red dashboard. The brand-new black vinyl interior has actually been fitted over new foam and rubberized horsehair stuffing. New black carpets was suited the cockpit, battery cover area and the trunk floor. New panels and door pockets were used. The cockpit rail trim was replaced. There is a new windscreen in.
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