1957 MG MGA

Magnificent 1957 MG MGA 1500 Roadster

This is Babe, a frame on restored 1957 1500 MG MGA that was completed in March 2019 winning the 2019 SCMGClub Boots and Bonnets Award for Best in Show and Best in Class, 2nd place 2021 SCMG Boots and Bonnets and 2nd place 2021 Central Coast British Car Show and rated as CONCOURSE level and featured on the cover of the November 2021 MGA Magazine. Garaged on the westside of LOS ANGELES and Indian Wells, CA, it is ideal for movies, parades, photo-shoots, events and special occasions when you want a beautiful piece of art to make your moment special.

1,489 –cc inline four-cylinder engine, four speed manual transmission, frame-on restoration completed in 2019 Accompanied by British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) Certificate.

This 1957 MGA 1500 Roadster was completed on May 6, 1957 and destined for North America. A factory left-hand example, it was shipped to the USA the next day. According to the BMITH Certificate, which accompanies the car, this 1500 roadster left the factory painted black and trimmed with a red trim interior and black convertible top.

The restoration brought it back to original British Motor certificate factory records: black exterior colour, red trim (interior) black top, and chrome wire wheels. We added the white walls because...well it completes this awesome look. The paint and interior are show quality.

The MGA was fitted with wire wheels and an adjustable steering column, heater and windscreen washers, all of which the car retains today. The car is powered by a 1,489-cc incline four-cylinder engine, which is matted to a four-speed manual transmission.

The car was acquired in June 2018 by the collector. Under his ownership, the car benefitted from a frame-on restoration, which was completed in 2019 and is responsible for the stunning presentation.
The show quality interior is completed with Italian red leather seats, German carpeting, and matching red seat belts, and black sunbrella top by George Yurkin at Best Coast Tops and Upholstery and features, Jaeger instrumentation, a heater, and MG branded pile floor mats. The concours quality body restoration and paint was provided by Anthony’s of Los Angeles. Side windows and a black tonneau cover also accompany the car. The 1500 MGA rides on 4” white wall radial tires from Goodrich, mounted on 60” chrome knock-off wire wheels. A spare and jack accompany the car. Bringing the car to a safe stop are four-wheel-drum brakes.

One of the more desirable British offerings of the 1950’s, this ’57 MGA 1500 Roadster is an iconic sports car and an excellent candidate for local parades, shows, opening events, movies or touring the countryside in style.

A rental day includes up to 4 consecutive hours from storage to location and back. We prefer 48 hour prior notice

Hourly rates are available - 2 hour minimum from storage to location and back. Contact us for further details.