1960 MGA Mk I 1600 - Walkaround

This time we have a look at a classic car from England - the 1960 MG A MKI 1600. This one is for sale in our showroom. Let Bill show you around!
#FarlandClassicRestoration #Walkaround

[@michaeljoesmith3977]

In 1974 , I traded an 8 Track under dash tape player for a 1959 restorable MGA . I did a partial restoration on it and it looked nice and was very road worthy . Sold it in 1981 for $3,500 . BTW you didn't mention the hand crank which is located behind the seats and folded top . Cheers .

[@jfarlandutube]

Hi James, Thanks for watching the video and commenting. You are right. It is so much fun for the money and parts can be found.

[@stefeniedavidmusic]

Beautiful. Had one in 1974 but it sure didn't look like that one. Mine was a wreck but it did run...……..barely.

[@jamessimpson5296]

First to Comment? OK- Having owned several MGA's and having touched every nut-bolt-and screw on them, I am somewhat dismayed that such a beautiful pontoon fender car typically sells for less than it takes to restore one. There is no price given- yet I HOPE that the real value of the meticulous attention to detail, and the hundreds of hours it takes to prepare this car for what it obviously is---raises the value for everyone that needs to be compensated fairly for this amount of work! Driving this car has a tendency to cause your face muscles to ache- because you are always smiling! THAT can be purchased here. As well- no need to worry about parts availability. Not unlike Fords- nearly every part is available. Enough said. What a beautiful car- and a joy to drive!.

[@film_magician]

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.

[@jamessimpson5296]

@@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.

[@wallisparnell4464]

See you have the earlier side windows. I had one exactly like this one a few years ago and had the sliding plexiglass side curtains, which were a lot better than yours.

[@APLanding]

Where can I buy this nice painture 3:16 ?? I have one green MGA and I want that paint!! :)

[@FarlandCars]

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

[@anjdog2003]

They did not make british racing green for the MGA's

[@cymoncyrado2879]

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

[@APLanding]

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!

[@cymoncyrado2879]

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

[@lesobliteres]

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

[@paulharrison7330]

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

[@jfarlandutube]

The sliding windows are much better.