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1959 MGA Red Excellent Condition

Condition: Used
Make: MG
Model: MGA
Type: Convertible
Trim: 2 door convertible
Year: 1959
Mileage: 70,000
Color: Red
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: 4 speed
Drive type: Rear drive
Interior color: Honey Tan
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Madera, California, United States
Extras
Convertible

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Description of 1959 MG MGA

This is a 1959 MGA in excellent condition. New fabric top matched to the interior, ew interior upholstery and carpet including the trunk, ewtonneau cover.Car was restored in 2009 by British Steel Company in Fresno California. The engine was not overhauled but was dismantled down to a short block and all freeze plugs, askets and seals,were replaced. Engine starts and runs great. I have included a list of all parts replaced and listing of labor performed.

Remove seats and carpet.

Remove engine and transmission.

Remove rear wheels, rake drums and right rear axle.

Remove left rear axle.

Clean, rep and paint left side interior.

Install R-blox in interior.

Remove two broken studs from exhaust manifold. Clean and paint.

Clean engine for paint.

Clean, aint and polish parts. (Heater box, indshield wiper motor, um signal control box and other firewall accessories.)

Install wiper motor.

Repair and install brake line.

Clean, olish & install switches and knobs in dash

Assemble and install brake and clutch pedal box and master cylinder

Install dash.

Install wiring harness.

Repair worn clutch pedal hole. Install brake and clutch pedals.

Install wiring under dash

Fit wing beading.

Remove steering wheel.

Cleaned engine frame and wheel wells for paint

Painted engine frame and wheel wells black

Tighten wings.

Replace tum signal gem

Fit bumper grommets.

Replaced chrome on steering wheel shaft, ecured horn wiring.

Installed boot lid seal.

Assembled and installed heater controls under dash

Installed bonnet bumpers on body.

Cleaned front tum signal lamp base and painted

Attached brake line to manifold and clutch line to flex line

Installed master cylinder.

Rebuild Lucas Generator

Engine: Removed and replaced timing chain and chain tensioner, eplaced timing chain cover seal, nd replaced oil by-pass spring and ball. Reassembled and painted engine MG red.

Installed new clutch kit to engine. Reinstalled transmission. Inst.alled engine and transmission to car.

Installed interior carpet kits, oor panel kit, nd trunk kit.

Inst.alled both passenger and driver seat assemblies.

Installed both doors and aligned.

Installedbonnet and boot lids.

Installednew wheels and tires.

Installed radiator and hoses.

Overhauled carburetors.Installednew throttle shafts and bushings. Installed carburetors.

Installed head lamps, turn signals, nd rear brake light assemblies.

Installed grill.

Disassembled and overhauled front suspension.

Installed overhauled shock absorbers.

Installed new wheel bearings and seals.

Reassembled front suspension.

Disassembled car for paint.

Assembled windshield

Installed windshield assembly.

Disassembled top. Cleaned and painted frame.

Installed new sunfast top.

Bled brakes and clutch.

Installed radiator.

Serviced engine and transmission

Reinstalled exhaust

Installed new battery and cables.

Performed run checks and adjusted carbs.

Installed wipers.

Installed spare tire cover.

Installed mirrors.



Item Description Qty Item Description Qty Item Description Qty Item Description Qty 161-600 Connector - Push On - Double 2 280-745 Glazing Rubber, E Windshield 1 242-717 Carpet Set, ain, oney Tan ** 1 324-650 Washer, ap nut 2 162-000 Connector - Push On - Single 2 680-470 Bottom w/shield seal 1 242-849 Carpet Set, ear, oney Tan ** 1 328-230 Plug 4 162-200 Connector - Bullet 6 280-155 Packing Strip w/ Seal 2 242-829 Carpet Set, runk, oney Tan ** 1 220-540 Paint, ark Red, pray Can 1 120-600 Oil Seal, ront Hub 2 243-300 Stow Bag, ide Curtain, an 1 470-068 Grille & Shell Assy, Radiator ** 1 950-510 Filter, il, elt 1 296-100 Gasket, ear Axle Flange 2 143-200 Coil, gnition, ucas Sports 1 324-720 Copper Seal 4 435-335 Filter, ead Seal - MGB 2 121-400 0-Ring,Rear Axle 2 IGN 516 SET-IGN 516 MGB Roadster, orris 1 325-150 Clevis Pin 2 435-560 Washer 1 190-550 Bolt, lutch Fork Pivot 1 159-100 Lens Pad 2 324-730 Copper Seal 1 324-800 Copper Seal 2 120-300 Front Gear Box Seal - MGB 1 473-070 Cable Stop 1 324-740 Copper Seal 1 180-300 Fork, rake m/cyl pushrod 1 325-140 Clevis Pin l 324-730 Copper Seal 1 162-200 Connector - Bullet 2 280-790 Pad, as Pedal 1 BP6ES NGK Plugs 4 226-708 Stud & Nut 2 162-000 Connector - Push On - Single 4 470-190 Gas Cap 1 296-380 Gasket, hermostat 1 MT-26 Battery
1 161-600 Connector - Push On - Double 1 470-220 Hose, uel Filler, " 1 434-180 Thennostat - 165 Degrees I 267-610 Strap, ear Axle Check 2 162-200 Connector - Bullet 4 281-708 Body Rubber Set 1 321-858 Rear/Drive Shaft Bolt Set - SPM MGB 1 323-020 Screw, BA x 3/8, H Pozi, H 6 473-070 Cable Stop 1 331-120 Cable, ach, 8" 1 697-360 Gasket, eater Tap 1 311-010 Nut, ome, hrome, BA 6 180-820 Hose, lutch Slave Cylinder 1 360-450 Panel, eat Control 1 506-1232 Hose Clamp 1 470-510 Shim, acking 8 180-715 Slave Cylinder ] 360-455 Lever/Switch Assy,Heater 1 730-3662 License Plate Frame 2 470-747 Chrome Bar Retainer 2 180-200 Push Rod, lave - MGB 1 150-810 Knob Vent Lever 1 143-116 Distributor, lec, ftermarket 1 472-130 Finisher, oor Seal, ear, /H 1 296-310 Valve Cover Gasket - MGB 1 331-330 Cable, ir/Htr Control, /0 Knob 1 375-518 Carb Kit, aster H4 x 2 1 472-140 Finisher, oor Sea Rear, /H 1 460-045 Nut, ocker Cover, hrome 2 331-320 Cable, ir Control, /0 Knob 1 328-260 Core Plug, ished 1 5/16 2 472-150 Finisher, oor Seal, ront, /H 1 460-135 Washer Cupped Chrome 2 331-000 Cable, ater Valve 1 458-765 Rivet 4 472-160 Finisher, oor seal, ront, /H 1 460-115 Spacer, alve Cover Nut - SPM MGB 2 360-410 Heater Valve 1 413-040 Bush, ear gearbox mount 1 378-240 Union,Vac Line to SU Carb 1 456-188 Hose Set, ir 1 150-880 Knob, ir Control Cables 2 322-698 Bolt 1/2", /nylock nut 1 163-620 Vacuum Line 1 262-250 Steering Spring Coverng 1 356-170 Harness, loth wrap, VC Insul 1 310-070 Nut, am, /8 Unf, inc 1 263-110 Centerpiece, teering Wheel 1 262-240 Cap
1 190-040 Ring Gear 1 222-234 Seatbelt, -Pt, lat End 2 311-420 Nut 1 263-320 Clamp, teering Column 1 460-590 Timing Chain 1 228-210 Knob, hift, alnut, /MG crest 1 324-180 Washer, ock 1 454-610 W/Whl, 5 x 4 48S, ainted ** 4 460-560 Tensioner 1 1538713 165/8015 Tire Tubes 5 147-000 Screw, eadlamp Rim 2 200-210 Wheel Nut, G Crest, 2TPI, PIH ** 2 328-630 Lock Tab Set, ngine 1 267-460 Tab Washer, rake Drum 4 331-350 Cable, hoke, nob w/c 1 200-220 Wheel Nut, G Crest, 2TPI, /H ** 2 296-410 Gasket, anifold 1 328-990 Stud, /8" Unc, nf x 1.75 2 583-004 Radiator Cap 1 267-485 Hub R/H Rear W/Whl ** 1 190-140 Clutch Disc, ", 0 Spline 1 310-260 Nut, /8" Unf, rass Thick 3 Parts Size 20 hose clamp 4 267-480 Hub L/H Rear WW ** 1 190-120 Pressure Plate 8 1 2&0-800 L/F Splash Plate Seal 1 280-870 0-Ring, mall gauges 2 264-300 Hub, ire Wheel, ront, IH ** 1 190-290 Release Bearing, arbon Face 1 280-810 R/F Splash Plate Seal 1 280-890 0-Ring, peedo-tach 2 264-310 Hub, ire Wheel, ront, /H ** 1 461-010 Boot, lutch Lever 1 280-820 Seal RH Rear 1 324-626 Pan Plug Gasket 1 264-140 Stud, /Wheel Hub ** 12 330-160 Bushing, pigot 1 280-830 Seal LH Rear 1 470-230 Sealing Ring, ipe to Manifold - MGA 1 264-150 Tab Washer, rake Drum ** 6 120-300 Front Gear Box Seal - MGB 1 325-268 Rivet Set 1 370-650 Washer, iber (Fuel pump) 1 331-110 Cable, peedo, 3" ** 1 121-100 Oil Seal, earbox Tailshaft Housing 1 454-950 Bracket, umper 2 460-990 Fan Belt - MGB 1 453-170 Bumper, ear, hromed ** 1 443-065 Gearshift Lever, /16 Unf 1 Out Source Weld and remachine pivot hole in clutch fork 1 264-780 Brake Drum, ront 1 454-9,40 Overrider ** 4 280-760 Boot, earshift 1 Out Source Machine & Install throttle shaft bushings in carburator 2 331-130 Cable, andbrake, /whl 1 400-418 Packing Set ** 1 296-440 Gasket Set, earbox 1 Freight Freight to West Valley Auto Elec 1 264-348 Major Suspension Kit, V8 Bush 1 280-690 Grommet, umper ** 2 181-640 Blanking Plate, edals, ubber 1 25-7355 Fan Belt 1 263-288 Tie Rod End, air 1 454-880 Bumper, ront, teel ** 1 281-848 Grommet Set 1 Out Source Dual Gauge Repair 1 263-010 Seal, teering Rack 2 321-888 Hardware Kit, ront Bumper ** 1 410-115 Decal & ID Plate Kit 1 Out Source Wall & Eades Upholstery 1 6172: MGA Front Shock 2 321-898 Hardware Kit, ear Bumper ** 1 MC1174 Master Cylinder 1 242-477 Tire Cover, oney Tan 1 180-831 Hose, rake 1 171-400 Wires and plug assembly, ealed beam ** 2 413-020 Mount, ngine, IH 1 456-050 Radiator 1 180-830 Brake Hose - MGA 1 158-900 Lens, ark Lamp, hite ** 2 413-010 Mount, ngine RIH 1 296-110 Packing Set Rad Mt 1 324-730 Copper Seal 1 282-750 Seal, eater Mounting ** 1 151-500 Jewel, reen 1 324-670 Washer, iber, rain Tap 1 296-430 Gasket Set, ower Engine 1 460-040 Boot, ipstick 1 470-240 Water Drain Tap 1 471-010 Grille, val, ender Vent 2 246-180 Seat Kit, an/Tan ** 1 460-155 Valve, il Pressure Relief 1 280-680 Door Buffer Pad 4 246-360 Panel Kit, lx Tan/Tan ** 1 329-210 Spring, il Pressure Relief 1 On May-08-15 at 17:31:18 PDT, eller added the following information:

Added pictures of the bottom, o rust. Pictures taken with cell phone

On May-09-15 at 14:00:33 PDT, eller added the following information:

California Car


Len,

This is my father-in-laws (Gary) car, e bought it from the original owner, Madera, a resident. The car was bought for the daughter of a local resident when the daughter was in high school, riven for some years and then parked in a barn until Gary purchased it. At time of purchase the speedo had 68K on it, nd didn't work, riginal owner said shehadn'tdriven it long after the speedo stopped. Gary, urchased it, rove it very occasionally, nly local in the small town of Madera, aybe once a month and then parked it in his garage for several years, ustdidn'thave time to mess with starting it and getting it out, t was parked sideways in the garage. In 2009 he trailered it to British Steel in Fresno, A to have it restored, ot frame off but very through. They replaced everything that needed replacing including the hubs and wheels. I am not sure how they prepped the body for paint but am pretty sure it was taken to bare metal, he car had a blue Earl Shibe paint job over the original red. The dash was still red when Gary purchased it, t was a darker red, he color on it now is Miata Red, ary is partial to red cars. Since the restore, he car has been driven very little, nce a month maybe, hen recent less than that due to health reasons. The engine is the original and doesn't smoke.

I would like to say a couple of things about who I am. I am helping Gary sell this, e is 83 years old and barely does email. I am very involved with this family and the restoration of this car, had and recently sold a 1967 custom mustang and had a career as an aircraft mechanic. I tell you this to give myself credibility. This is a beautiful car. Gary spent $23000 at British Steel and we have in invoices to prove it.

Tom