1956 MG A Manual
NSW • Private
23
Odometer26,204km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
I’m very sadly having to sell my beloved red MGA 1500. Time for someone else to cruise the beaches with the top down and enjoy the stares, smiles and waves from so many onlookers.
The 1500 is the purist's choice, the original specification. BMC B-series 1,489cc engine with 68 bhp, twin SU H4 carburettors, and a four-speed gearbox. The 1500 is the lightest of the MGA models, weighing just 934 kg.
This particular car has always been garaged and has been driven only on the sunniest of days. It’s been regularly serviced by Peninsula Sports Cars in Brookvale, most recently this month (bills to show). It has 9 months rego (on a NSW historic plate), and is ready to go. It’s a very honest car, drives perfectly, and there’s nothing to spend. Your annual rego will be $52!
It comes with a soft top and a tonneau cover in classic tan to match the interior, and has chrome wire wheels and new tyres all round. The only modification I have made is to fit seatbelts.
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Background:
MG is one of the world’s most iconic motoring brands.
In 1912, with the support of the Earl of Macclesfield, William Morris founded Motors Ltd and started the manufacturing of Morris designed cars. In 1919 Motors was liquidated and essentially replaced by Morris Motors.
In 1921 Morris hired Cecil Kimber as a Sales Manager for Morris Garages and in 1923 he became the General Manager. Kimber had a vision and started building sportier versions of Morris cars and labelled them MG. On the 1st May 1924 Morris Garages registered the MG Octagon as a trademark.
Demand grew, which necessitated a move to a larger premises in September 1925. This was quickly followed by another move in 1927. By 1928 the business had grown so much a decision was made to separate it from Morris and the Car Company was established in March 1928. In 1929 the company moved to Abingdon and on the 21st July 1930 the Car Company Limited was incorporated.
The first cars to be produced under the name MG in 1924 were special bodied Morris Cowleys. The first MG to specifically compete in sporting events is a car now known as ‘Old Number One’. It was produced in 1925 and was first seen at the 1925 Lands End Trial. Other MG models followed quickly but in 1928 at the Motor Show at Olympia MG introduced the MG M-Type Midget, which became the first of many sports cars produced by MG and was a big success for the company.
In that same year MG also introduced the MG 18/80. This was the first MG with a chassis designed and built by MG. The 18/80 was equipped with a six cylinder engine with a capacity of 2,468cc.
A milestone for the company occurred in 1933 when an MG Magnette K3 became the first non-Italian car to win its class at the Mile Miglia.
William Morris owned MG personally and in 1935 he sold it to Morris Motors.
In the late 1930’s MG produced a series of sports saloons, the VA, the SA and the WA.
The MG TA (built from 1936 – 1939) and MG TB (built from 1939 – 1940) were well regarded sports cars, but sold only in relatively small numbers. Introduced in 1945 the MG TC was in fact a very similar car to the MG TB, both visually and also mechanically sharing the same 1250 cc engine but with a slightly higher compression ratio. Although only built as right hand drive, America fell in love with the MG TC and many cars were sold to American serviceman serving in the UK and Europe at the end of the war. In fact everyone loved the TC and cars were sold to all points of the globe! Over six years of production MG sold 10,000 MG TC’s.
The MG TC was succeeded by the MG TD in 1950 and circa 30,000 cars were built before being replaced by the MG TF in 1953. Just under 10,000 TF’s were built of which one third had the 1500 cc engine. The T Series MG’s were replaced by the MGA in 1955.
The MGA was introduced to compete with the new and very fresh Austin Healey. In total just over 100,000 MGA’s were built from 1955 through until 1962
Car details
øVehicle description
Mk 1 Roadster 2dr Man 4sp 1500 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Red
Interior colour
Tan
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
4 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 1500L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
10 months/August 2027
Build date
August 1956
Compliance date
August 1956
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-21039027
Fuel
NONE
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45L
Fuel Delivery
SU Twin (Carburettor Multiple)
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
1489cc
Engine Size (L)
1.5L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
4
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
8.3
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
50.7kW @ 5500rpm
Torque
105Nm @ 3500rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
57.0kW/t
Acceleration 0-100km/h
15s
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Steering
Steering
Rack and Pinion
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Steel
Front Rim Description
15x4.0
Rear Rim Description
15x4.0
Dimensions & Weights
Length
3962mm
Width
1473mm
Height
1270mm
Wheelbase
2388mm
Track Front
1207mm
Track Rear
1238mm
Kerb Weight
890kg
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Country of Import
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1956
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
Mk 1
Series
Mk 1
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Convertible
Probationary plate status +
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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