1958 mga restoration book

Announced on 26 september 1955 the car was officially launched at the frankfurt motor show. A very detailed book that starts at the beginning, with information on engineering, twin cams in competition, unusual mgas, 1600, buying, restoring. The first books i purchased were the bmc, mga workshop manual, the. Detailed information on restoring bodywork, chassis. Mg mga twincam roadster, 1958 welcome to classicargarage. Year, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962. The car here is powered by is powered by an 1800 engine, 4 speed manual and rear wheel drive. Restoration playbyplay north american mga register namgar. Im about 99% sure ill be replacing the current engine with an mgb one. Announced on 26 september 1955 3 the car was officially launched at the frankfurt motor show. Aug 19, 2009 mgas were equipped with a variety of brake systems the 1500 19551959 had drum brakes front and rear. Gr auto gallery is pleased to offer this rare example of english excellence, this 1958 mga coupe.

Calls for more performance were answered in 1958 with a dualoverheadcam derivative of the bseries engine, with. These booklets are about 68 pages plus the cover, and should have been included with every mga when new. Complete restoration powder coated frame new paint all new wood. Parts and accessories for 1958 mg mga victoria british carries an extensive inventory of 1958 mg mga parts and accessories. Mga restoration guide book 1500 1600 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959. Classics on autotrader is your onestop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks. Original 1489 cc engine fitted with twin h4 type su carburetors producing 68 hp with a 4 speed manual transmission. Parts and accessories for 1958 mg mga victoria british. Fuel sender unit is installed, as is the gas line from the tank to the pump.

Jun 23, 2019 fuel sender unit is installed, as is the gas line from the tank to the pump. Xxxxx os concours specifications mga register holland. The restorers guide to all roadster and coupe models. Being from out of state i had reservations as to how i would be treated once the deal was made and paid for. Wish it were me, but we have enough going right now so i wish the next owner the best of. Intended to supplement the factory workshop manual, this book gives particular attention to commonly encountered difficulties on all mga models, including the twin cam. This web site is intended primarily as a photographic documentation of the restoration of my 1958 mga. The softtop roadster could be purchased with a removable hardtop and the coupe version had rollup glass windows and small vent wings.

We carry a comprehensive array of nos, stock, competition and quality reproduction parts for your austin healey, jaguar, mg, morgan, lotus or triumph. It may not look like much here, but after a full restoration, someone will have one of britains most iconic roadsters for a modest investment. The mga replaced the mg tf 1500 midget and represented a complete styling break from mgs earlier sports cars. Up for your consideration is a stunning 1958 mga frame off restored roadster.

The story about an mga restoration i wrote this story for a magazine, but it never appeared. This 1958 mga twin cam roadster is a north americanmarket, lefthanddrive example and one of appr. This mga featured a special twin cam engine fitted with double overhead camshafts. Runs and drives like new but has been off the road for the last six. Pure mga the life and restoration of my 1959 mga 1500 roadster. It was completely restored by a retired us air force aircraft engineer, then bought by a friend of his. I havent been able to find out where they were from the factor. Buy mga parts and accessories for your repair, rebuild and restoration. Just browse through the selection here and see what we have to offer. In 1958, the mg a twin cam model began production using a 108 hp. Mga workshop manual mg 1600 1600 mk ii repair 40954. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds.

Inspired by george phillips mg tdbased 1951 le mans special and refined by sydney enever and his design team, the mga debuted in september 1955 as a radical departure for mg. This mga roadster came in for a total groundup restoration. Great fun car, older restoration but extremely well looked after with appropriate patina of age. The seller has included several pictures of pictures of the car prior to the start of the restoration project. Namgar member, bob krzywicki, has very kindly agreed to provide content and photos of the restoration by him and his sons of his 1958 mga coupe for namgars first restoration playbyplay on the website. I quickly learned that the dealer was up front, repaired what they said they would, and made the transaction and shipping very smooth. Restoration of bob krzywickis 1958 mga coupe introduction by robert a. The mga is a sports car that was produced by mg from 1955 to 1962 the mga replaced the mg tf 1500 midget and represented a complete styling break from mgs earlier sports cars.

Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Having benefitted from a ground up restoration this. The mga is a sports car that was produced by mg from 1955 to 1962. The revolutionary mg by david knowles mgas at le mans 1955 by brian moylan m. Where they were they are pretty far away and unusable, even with the new convex ones i bought. If youre wondering how the area surrounding the hood can be rusty but the hood itself looks unscathed, its because mga hoods, trunk lids and doors are all aluminum surfaces. We stock over 15,000 parts so that you can get the parts you need for your repair or restoration project fast. These components, as well as the trunk mounted spare tire. Find 1958 mg mga classic cars for sale on oodle classifieds. This 1958 mga roadster was subject to a 1990s bodyoff refurbishment in red over black vinyl, and i. Excellent body and brg paint, excellent black interior. A nice, clean older restoration, always garaged and properly maintained. Powered by a 68 horsepower 1,489cc overhead valve engine mated to a fourspeed manual transmission it featured, independent front suspension, rackandpinion steering and a solid rear axle with leaf springs. A total of 101,081 units were sold through the end of production in july 1962, the vast majority of which were exported.

Books for your mga page 2 the short list mandatory reading the mg series mga drivers handbook a bmc service publication. Successful experiments with a supercharged twincam engine and the desire for a competitionoriented model spurred development of the mga twin. The mga first of a new line by john price williams. You can even plan your project to restore your car with a book from the motor bookstore. He was calling to let me know that he was planning to sell his 1958 mga 1500 restoration project that he reluctantly didnt have. I have set the reserve well below the nada retail book value and i will be selling this. The mga was recommended in the december 20 issue of automobile magazine as a car to buy as prices have been creeping higher but have yet to really sky rocket, making this a great car to purchase today and will most certainly be an excellent investment for tomorrow. Restoration playbyplay north american mga register.

Oct 14, 2016 1958 mga roadster for sale with test drive, driving sounds, and walk through video duration. It comes equipped with manual transmission, dual carburetors and solid wheels. The restoration was started in 1996 with my friends purchase of an above ground hoist to restore the mg with. This lovely mg mga roadster is one of the nicest ones available for sale.

A black softtop and side curtains are included along with a red tonneau cover. It laid dormant on my computer hard drive for quite some time, so i finally decided that maybe i ought to put it to good use by posting it on this website. Detailed step by step restoration guide on bodywork, trim, engine, etc. Finished in a beautiful shade of yellow over black interior and top. The car has travelled 5 miles since the completion.

The author is well known for his superbly researched clear concise and readable books. Transmission fourspeed, threesynchro manual, driving rear wheels. Restoration of bob krzywicki s 1958 mga coupe introduction by robert a. The restorers guide to all roadster and coupe models including twin cam original series at. This little honey is from the dry desert town of winnemucca nevada. Hello, my name is bill jeffries and welcome to my mga restoration site. The mga restoration guide is no exception containing 15004 black and white pictures numerous diagrams and 31 colou pictures this book is a must for anyone contemplating buying andor restoring an mga.

My 1958 mga restoration this web site is intended primarily as a photographic documentation of the restoration of my 1958 mga. Mga restoration guide book 19551962 1500 1600 mkii roadster coupe twin cam. I bought a book on ebay that should tell but it hasnt arrived yet. The lesson i took from the section of the book is woe betide anyone. Oct 09, 2008 mga restoration guide ltd, brooklands books on. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 8 mga models nationwide. Mga cabriolet 1958 5speed for sale a 1958 mga cabriolet that was extensively restored in 2002 and very well maintained and only hobby. Ia ve had this 1958 mga coupe for about 8yrs, and, to the best of my knowledge, i am the fourth owner of this california car t. Mg werkplaatshandboeken, vraagbaken en fotoboeken 12. I have a generic pump i bought from summit racing, needing an adaptor for a.

Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. Glenns mgmorris magnette repair and tuneup guide by harold t. Based on pictures taken by a noncar friend we took our chances on what looked like a very nice mga. The early mga versions had very good drum brakes until 1959, but after that year, the mg a was equipped with disc brakes on the front wheels. Purchase new 1958 mga roadster frame off restoration in. With only 700 miles on the restoration and a wife nagging for garage space, he sold it to us for a great price. Victoria british carries an extensive inventory of 1958 mg mga parts and accessories. The story about an mga restoration british car week. The vehicle had been disassembled in about 1985 with the intention of being restored. A history and restoration guide vitrikas, robert p. Mg mga classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. Mga a history and restoration guide by robert p vitrikas mga photo restoration book by adam booth mga restoration guide by malcolm green mga roadsters by brooklands mga.