Make: MG
Model: A 1600
Year: 1959
Price: 29,950
Gearbox: Manual
Steering Wheel: Left
Iconic MG A 1600 Roadster from the late 1950s. Reliable 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine (1,588 cc) with a manual gearbox. Recorded mileage of 4,126 miles. Older professional restoration. Genuine MG A 1600 with all correct 1600-specific features. Equipped with wire wheels, chrome luggage rack, and stainless steel exhaust system. Original MG steering wheel and leather seats with red piping. Belgian registration documents.
The MG A 1600 Roadster is one of the most beloved British sports cars of the 1950s. Introduced as the successor to the MG TF, it featured an entirely new chassis and a modern, streamlined body design. Its lightweight construction, precise steering, and dependable engineering made it an icon among classic roadsters. The 1600 version offered increased performance through its 1,588 cc four-cylinder engine, improved brakes, and distinctive styling details that set it apart from the earlier 1500 model.
This 1959 example is finished in a timeless red color scheme and presented with an older professional restoration. It is powered by the reliable 1,588 cc four-cylinder engine paired with a manual gearbox. This is a genuine MG A 1600, retaining all correct model-specific features, including proper rear lights, original wire wheels, correct bumpers, and the original engine. It is fitted with a chrome luggage rack, stainless steel exhaust, original MG steering wheel, and leather seats with red piping, enhancing its authentic sporting character.
The engine bay presents an honest, uncleaned appearance, while the soft top remains in good condition. With its timeless styling, enjoyable driving characteristics, and authentic specifications, this MG A 1600 Roadster is ideal for relaxed touring and historic motoring events.
Our Oldtimerfarm inspection team has prepared a detailed report:
Condition and remarks:
Older professional restoration.
Repainted bodywork showing signs of use.
Underside is original with normal signs of use.
Good tread on older tires, dating from 2017.
Interior, soft top, and carpets show signs of use. The soft top is in good condition. Leather seats with red piping and original MG steering wheel.
Chassis number has been re-stamped; located on the crossmember behind the seats. The engine bay is honest and uncleaned.
Engine in good, honest condition; original 1,588 cc MG A 1600 engine. Well maintained with a good condition battery expected to last several more years. Clutch and gearbox function correctly. Brakes require adjustment, with approximately 30% braking difference between front and rear axles. Handbrake also needs adjustment.
Stainless steel exhaust system, electrical system, lighting, horn, dashboard, heater, and windscreen wipers all function correctly. Axles and suspension are in proper working order.
Additional equipment includes original wire wheels, chrome luggage rack, leather seats with red piping, stainless steel exhaust, correct MG A 1600 rear lights, and bumpers.
Documentation includes Belgian registration documents and a Car-Pass, available at https://public.car-pass.be/vhr/eb6df965-8063-4f7c-aa5b-17213d36720c.
