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12-05-2011, 10:32 AM
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MGA?
I am looking at this car to maybe add to the bunch.
Does anyone have any real experience with this car. I have not driven it yet so my slate is blank. Any help is appreciated Lee 
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#2
12-05-2011, 07:33 PM
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Hope it's a 1600
Hi Lee,
Overall, they are great cars! I prefer them over the earlier T-types and later MGBs. They handle like go-karts...very responsive to steering input but, like most MGs, suffer from lack of horsepower. But for puttering around, like trips to the Yalaha Bakery or Mt. Dora - perfect! Later cars are more desirable due to larger engines. Rust may or may not be an issue, depending on where the car's been. Parts are cheap thanks to Moss Motors. A sport cam and bigger S.U. carbs really help with performance. We are buying back the last MGA my dad restored and hope to have it home sometime next spring. Call if I can help you further. Kevin
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#3
12-05-2011, 08:48 PM
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Always highly desired. Great lines.
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12-05-2011, 09:38 PM
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My dad and I are in the process of restoring one, if you have any questions about it in that regard I may be able to help but to this point have no driving experience with one.
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#5
12-06-2011, 02:08 PM
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Had a '56, great little car. As noted here, beautiful lines. Only gripe was the feeling (on the highway) that, God-forbid, if anyone made a wrong move into your lane, your goose was cooked...
Beyond that, for pootling around town, it couldn't be beat.
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#6
12-06-2011, 06:35 PM
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Thank you
Thank you for the insight.
I drove it today. As you said it is a fun little British sports car. I had the car inspected today by a professional who knows these cars and the person who would maintain it for me. He found alot wrong with the car, about $5k in repairs needed. I offered to still buy the car but at $2k less than my offer contingent on the results of the inspection. the owner refused. We walked away shaking hands. It was a 1957 MGA Oh well  Kevin great hearing from you Regards to all Lee Last edited by leead1; 12-06-2011 at 06:42 PM.
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#7
12-13-2011, 10:34 AM
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loved my '59. Sorry you had to pass on it. Mine had a '64 MGB 1800 motor, and it was a lot of fun to drive. It also got 36 mpg. It was by far and away the most economical and dependable car I have ever owned (and I've owned a few Hondas). The entire time I owned it, about two years of daily driving (50 miles a day commuting plus road trips), I spent a little less than $2 on maintenance - for a pair of generator brushes.
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#8
12-13-2011, 11:00 PM
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12-15-2011, 04:19 PM
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#10
12-16-2011, 07:46 AM
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Lee check out www.rpmvt.com he's got one for sale (resto project) it's in the blog section.
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#11
12-16-2011, 10:07 AM
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Loved my '57 MGA convertible.
Beware of the occasional electrical gremlins (especially after it rains) and make sure to have an oil can ready to top up those carbs. Surprising that the values on these "Match Box" cars is as low as it is. I especially love the styling on the coupes. Cheers
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#12
12-16-2011, 12:30 PM
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The coupes are cool...figuratively
But rolling EZ-Bake ovens due to poor ventilation. Maybe in damp England that would be welcome...but not in Florida!
On a side note...has anyone seen a factory or aftermarket hardtop for a MGA? Photos? Shots of BlackJag's XKE with the hardtop is just awesome looking!! So I'm left wondering how an A would look. KevFla
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#13
12-16-2011, 03:16 PM
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More than you ever wanted to know http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/
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01-09-2012, 10:12 PM
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A friend of mine in Victoria has owned her '62 A since she was 18. I'm not at liberty to discuss her age but she's had the car for more than 3 decades. Old Hector isn't as much fun as he was back in the day and therefore she's decided to sell. Certainly is a driver but without rust, possibly with original paint although I'm not certain. Any ideas on what it might be worth ?
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01-14-2012, 07:52 PM
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Ist sports car I drove,new, in 1958. Still remember the drive. Tight little cockpit.easy to toss around. No great power, but will keep up with todays back roads traffic. Have fun.
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01-20-2012, 04:34 PM
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I just bought 1959 Mk-1 1600 a week ago.
It's very hard to start the engine (I spoke with some guys and they said it's not easy to turn on the engine for pre 1960's cars in WINTER SEASON........) 1st day, I spent over 1 hour to get fire. 2nd & 3rd day, I needed about 30 minutes. .... What is the best way to start the engine? Is someone have tips? Please help me! Thanks...
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#18
01-23-2012, 03:38 PM
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Get a gear reduction (high torque ) starter off of ebay, probably still around or under $200. It will turn the engine over far faster, & the car will start much easier. It made a huge difference on a Tr3 I had. Huge!
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#19
01-23-2012, 07:04 PM
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First, did you use the choke? There are no accelerator pumps in an SU carb so you can't richen the mixture by pumping the gas. You have to use the choke to richen the mixture for starting. Pull the choke out about an inch and just barely crack the throttle when you crank it. If it does not start easily then, you need a tune up. Cheers Jim
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#20
01-23-2012, 10:15 PM
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Thank you very much.
yeah, I was thinking of gear reduction starter too.... The engine was OH about 7 years ago and dealer just tuned it up. Also dealer installed "back up fuel pump" and I used it when I did success to start the engine (yes, I used manual choke as well). Someone told me that it's hard to start the engine in cold temp if the car has correct tuned (of cause not for newer car, only very old cars). Other person said never use throttle pedal, another person said do need to use throttle pedal. I don't know what is correct info..
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