1960 MG A Manual
VIC • Private
13
Odometer12,900km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
EXCEPTIONAL FUNCTIONALITY
Speedometer shows 8200 miles travelled (12900 km). Cruise the beaches with the top down in this 1960 MGA and enjoy the stares, smiles and waves from many onlookers..
Registered as a classic car on club plates with MGCC Victoria. Purchaser will need to register as a new owner. Plates cannot be transferred.
1600 Mk1. Engine #16GAU 159. VIN: GHNL 85979
Registered as a classic car on club plates with MGCC Victoria. Purchaser will need to register as a new owner. Plates cannot be transferred.
Car is US import converted to right hand drive. It has been an early restoration, with additional work after minimal use by original owner. It is in excellent condition, no rust. Brakes reconditioned, new hoses, new rear splines, steering bushes, tie rod ends, gearbox gaskets and oil seals. Engine replaced with genuine MGA motor (original had cracked block). New sleeves, pistons, rods, bearings, balanced crankshaft, mild Tighe street cam and extractors. New clutch thrust washer, rebuilt water pump, gaskets and ARP studs. Head has been reconditioned with hardened valve seats, new rocker shaft, valves etc. Has travelled less than 400kms since work done and roadworthy for registration. Other details include repair to original temperature gauge, SU's reconditioned (bushed shafts, new needles, butterflies etc). Has a heater, Diamond Dot Astor car radio and battery isolation switch.
The vehicle has been meticulously changed from left to right hand drive, with correct components to ensure originality. Three years work done with far more than able to list. There are minor paintwork imperfections and a small crack in the centre arm rest.
Car details
øVehicle description
Mk 1 Roadster 2dr Man 4sp 1600
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Red
Interior colour
Black
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
4 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 1600L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
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Registration expiry
8 months/June 2027
Build date
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Compliance date
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Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20890849
Fuel
NONE
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Multiple
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
1588cc
Engine Size (L)
1.6L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
4
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Steering
Steering
Rack and Pinion
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1959
Launch Month
12
Generation Name
Mk 1
Series
Mk 1
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Convertible
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
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Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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