1959 MGA 1500 Roadster with modified 1800cc Engine & Ford Serria 5-Speed Transmission

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This car was cosmetically restored in 1997 and I purchased it in 1998. Between 2000 and 2002 the stock 4-speed manual transmission was replaced with a Ford Serria 5-speed and modified MGB 1800cc engine replaced the stock 1500cc engine. I made this video in 2021 after many years of ownership and memorable road trips. The video briefly describes the car and then we go for a drive.

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@alancrossley509 Ай бұрын

My dad had the MGA 1500, the MG Midget and the Magnette ZB. I now have the Magnette and have just put an 1800cc engine in it. Thanks for sharing your lovely MGA with us. Cheers from South Africa

@kensshowtell Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and your lovely comments all the way from South Africa. I know your Magnette ZB is more fun now with the 1800cc engine.

@austinado16 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful MG Ken! Nice job on the upgrades and it's really made it a great and very usable vintage car. It's car season gents, drive 'em if you got 'em!!!

@kensshowtell Жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd.

@XOZYINVATANOV Жыл бұрын

Здравствуйте. Прекрасная машина. Спасибо за быструю поездку. 🙂

@kensshowtell Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and taking the time to make your lovely comment.

@tobiasdospisil7024 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car. You must upload more videos with such beautiful cars like this.

@kensshowtell Жыл бұрын

You are so very kind. Thank you for watching and your lovely comments.

@RobertdeVries-trimaran-sailing 7 ай бұрын

Nice, i have a '61 MGA1600 LHD since 2003 in NL/Eu , and that wool cap! (longer 3.8/1 dif ratio, but 4 original speed fine for cruising icw less rpm/noise)

@kensshowtell 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting. Your car sounds lovely.

@ralphwatten2426 Жыл бұрын

I restored a red one with my friend Dan about 20 years ago. Original engine and twin SU carbs. He passed away 12 years ago and don't know where the car went. A little difficult to drive with the non synchromesh tranny. Spelled "double clutch". I saw the very British driving cap on the seat. He used to wear one too. Parts came from Moss motors.

@kensshowtell Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I'm happy the video brought back good memories.

@milspeccontractors4722 20 күн бұрын

Nice ride, did the 1959 model ever come with the 1600 cc engine?

@kensshowtell 20 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting. Yes. However, it was called the MGA 1600 MKI.

@ludovicgrenouillon2383 7 ай бұрын

I have a 1960…. But this one is the one I need …. I missed it on BAT…. Is it still for sale?

@kensshowtell 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I'm sorry you missed it. Currently there is an offer on the table from a person who was watching it on BAT. I've accepted the offer. However, he is not in a position to finalize the deal till the middle of January. No money has exchanged hands. If it does not work out it will be available again but offered directly by me and not the current dealer who was representing the car on BAT. Contact me again if you remain interested.

@ludovicgrenouillon2383 7 ай бұрын

@@kensshowtell thanks.. if it does not work…. Reply again to that nessage it will give me a notification.

@kensshowtell 7 ай бұрын

Will do.@@ludovicgrenouillon2383

@kensshowtell 6 ай бұрын

The deal fell through. If you are interested in talking some more email me at brasfieldkd@gmail.com