I’m looking to buy a 1960 MGA. Anything I should look out for? Hoping I can get a nicely restored one for around $15,000. Are they hard to steer and hard to drive due to no power steering and drum brakes? They seem like a fun, quick car that loves to be driven.

@@film_magician Hard to find such a beautiful car- with pontoon fenders, and aerodynamic body styling as an MGA. Yes, you probably CAN find one in this 15 grand price range---YET, today, here in California- it would cost you about 10 grand just to have an engine and transmission built for you. Paint and body work is another 3 to 5 grand--or more. so, realistically, the current cost to restore one properly is in the 30 grand range--without any profit to the builder for this "labor of Love." The second gear in these cars was notoriously weak- and most had 2nd gear syncros failed regularly. Thus, the 5 speed Japanese transplant transmission was a very good option. There is a lot to know about these cars. Ask Farland to refer me if you like to talk about them. I have built many parts for them. Or call Moss Motors--they are experts.

I'm afraid that was a custom painting that went along with the car - we sold it a while ago!

correct.. only the Tryolite, Ash and Island green were used I don't think green was even an option in 1960, so this devalues the car right away. The '60 tail lights are my least favorite, the interior should be black, I see mottling in the paint on the dash unless that's just the camera

Of course it doesn't devaluate as the british racing green is the most beautiful color for that car... I would prefer to buy a non-original green than an original red!

For those of us that look for cars to "show" yes it devalues it.

That color doesn't enhance the sexy line of this car..

Rubbish. They made British racing green cars that competed at Le mans