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MGA TWIN CAM ROADSTER
Sale price: $56,339.00 make an offer
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Date: 2017-11-05
Gerry Solomons (from San Diego) offered 50,000 usd
Car location: Chico, California, United States
Sale type: Fixed price listing
Technical specifications, photos and description:
- Year:
- 1959
- Mileage:
- 1,322
- Engine:
- 1588 cc
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MGA TWIN CAM ROADSTER for sale
Current customer rating: (476 votes ) based onSpecification :- The matching number Twin Cam engine 16G/U/571 is now running with Weber carbs. mounted on a replica of the Le Mans inlet manifold. Bob and I manufactured 20 units. 19 of which were sold to members of the Twin Cam Group. It is fitted with a lightened flywheel and diaphragm clutch. Mated to a Hi-Gear Engineering 5 speed Type 9 gearbox conversion and is an absolute delight to use and transforms the driving pleasure. An additional switch is dashboard mounted to control the Spal electric radiator fan. The original Smiths heater is working as are the 2 speed Lucas wipers. Twin Lucas spot lights are fitted on the correct mounting brackets. An oil cooler is mounted on the front panel with the correct solid and flexible piping. Jim Alcorn supplied a set of 4 off 51/2J rims and new Pirelli Cinturatos are fitted. The spare is not a wide rim as such will not fit in the spare wheel space. (A new tyre is required on the spare wheel). The knock on/off wheel spinners are new and correct Twin Cam specification. The petrol. gas tank was new at the time of the body rebuild and the original Lucas fuel pump is fitted. A single 12V battery is fitted on the passenger side and a tool box is located in the other battery cradle. A battery cut out switch is located at the rear of the tunnel between the seats. The electrics have been converted to negative earth and an alternator is fitted. A period Motorola radio is fitted but not currently wired up. Chassis is powder coated. rust free and the car at all times garaged.
Condition :- Over the years the paint has acquired some minor scratches and a few minor blisters. The interior is excellent. all switches functioning. Fully carpeted in black. There is a slight de-lamination of the windscreen in the top corner. driver's side. about the size of half a tennis ball but is hardly noticeable. Generally the chrome is good. Bumpers might stand re-chroming depending on type of use (driver or intended to show).
The car is for sale as described above and comes complete with original Works Manual and British Heritage Certificate. many bills and Green Log Book (does not go back to 1959). original road test reports and Twin Cam brochure. YD1 906 has been registered with the MGA Twin Cam Group for a number of years. No warranty is applied or given. Guidance on shipping overseas can be given but the buyer is responsible for making shipping arrangements and importantly. insurance.
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