MGA Buyer's Guide - The Perfect Classic British Sports Car?

[@AledPritchard]

These videos are invaluable for anyone looking to purchase a classic car.

[@caly5328]

Thanks for the video. I just bought a mostly original 61 mga from the original owner. Rust free. 92k miles. A time capsule

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Enjoy it!

[@brochestedbs]

I had one (until the children came along) that looked just like that. Still miss it. The most beautiful car ever made.

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Couldn't agree more!

[@finallyfinishedclassics]

Tremendous video I really enjoyed it

[@steveporritt1550]

Only the twin cam as an alloy head, the standard B series head is cast iron like the block & basically bullet proof provided you change the oil regularly.

[@walkertongdee]

Had one it was very slow and gutless, but I loved it....

[@seanhershey3390]

My fave..( current MGB owner)

[@jeffhildreth9244]

I owned a 1956 MGA bought in 1968 which I restored ground up when I worked for British Motors of Monterey (calif) I stuffed a 3 main B motor in it. I currently own a 1963 MGB, far superior to the MGA.

[@lisalaughton453]

Really like the fast delivery. Most videos are slow and vague.

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Great to hear!

[@giulianomarco]

Bernie Marsden loved his! 😁👍

[@alastairwatson3201]

Were those taillights standard MG fare? I’ve never seen an MGA fitted with anything that looked similar. A great buyers’ guide.

[@3ducs]

It's the MK II tail light. I prefer the earlier version, and the earlier grill, but those are MK II traits.

[@johnclarke2553]

@@3ducs Correct for the MkII, fun fact, the're MkI Mini tail ights, mounted sideways.

[@chrispotempa2900]

Having owned one ('60 1600 roadster) in the 80s, I'm in agreement with another poster below that these are sort of gutless. Yes, nice looks but, just sort of slow. If non-originality doesn't bother you so much then look into fitting an 1800 engine from an MGB. Two other observations: 1). The studs that secure the front lever shocks have been known to strip out and come loose. I experienced this with an MGB as well. 2). First gear is non-synchro but second may as well be too as I don't remember them as ever working well in that regard. Knowing what I know now compared to back then I would have saved a little more and bought a TR2, TR3 as they have a 2 litre under the hood (at the cost of ugly duckling looks -- sorry) or an early 4 cylinder Austin-Healey for still more power. I'm writing from California though where many examples of all marques are still readily found so I realize this advice may not be practical in other world markets. 30-40 years on, I'm now driving a '50 XK120 Jaguar roadster. Totally worth it but something I could never justify saving for back then.

[@johnclarke2553]

Excuse me, the rear wings ARE a bolt-on job!