1959 MGA 1500 Roadster with modified 1800cc Engine & Ford Serria 5-Speed Transmission

This car was cosmetically restored in 1997 and I purchased it in 1998. Between 2000 and 2002 the stock 4-speed manual transmission was replaced with a Ford Serria 5-speed and modified MGB 1800cc engine replaced the stock 1500cc engine. I made this video in 2021 after many years of ownership and memorable road trips. The video briefly describes the car and then we go for a drive.

[@alancrossley509]

My dad had the MGA 1500, the MG Midget and the Magnette ZB. I now have the Magnette and have just put an 1800cc engine in it. Thanks for sharing your lovely MGA with us. Cheers from South Africa

[@kensshowtell]

Thank you for watching and your lovely comments all the way from South Africa. I know your Magnette ZB is more fun now with the 1800cc engine.

[@austinado16]

Beautiful MG Ken! Nice job on the upgrades and it's really made it a great and very usable vintage car. It's car season gents, drive 'em if you got 'em!!!

[@kensshowtell]

Thanks Todd.

[@XOZYINVATANOV]

Здравствуйте. Прекрасная машина. Спасибо за быструю поездку. 🙂

[@kensshowtell]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to make your lovely comment.

[@tobiasdospisil7024]

Beautiful car. You must upload more videos with such beautiful cars like this.

[@kensshowtell]

You are so very kind. Thank you for watching and your lovely comments.

[@RobertdeVries-trimaran-sailing]

Nice, i have a '61 MGA1600 LHD since 2003 in NL/Eu , and that wool cap! (longer 3.8/1 dif ratio, but 4 original speed fine for cruising icw less rpm/noise)

[@kensshowtell]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Your car sounds lovely.

[@ralphwatten2426]

I restored a red one with my friend Dan about 20 years ago. Original engine and twin SU carbs. He passed away 12 years ago and don't know where the car went. A little difficult to drive with the non synchromesh tranny. Spelled "double clutch". I saw the very British driving cap on the seat. He used to wear one too. Parts came from Moss motors.

[@kensshowtell]

Thank you for watching. I'm happy the video brought back good memories.

[@milspeccontractors4722]

Nice ride, did the 1959 model ever come with the 1600 cc engine?

[@kensshowtell]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Yes. However, it was called the MGA 1600 MKI.

[@ludovicgrenouillon2383]

I have a 1960…. But this one is the one I need …. I missed it on BAT…. Is it still for sale?

[@kensshowtell]

Thank you for watching and I'm sorry you missed it. Currently there is an offer on the table from a person who was watching it on BAT. I've accepted the offer. However, he is not in a position to finalize the deal till the middle of January. No money has exchanged hands. If it does not work out it will be available again but offered directly by me and not the current dealer who was representing the car on BAT. Contact me again if you remain interested.

[@ludovicgrenouillon2383]

@@kensshowtell thanks.. if it does not work…. Reply again to that nessage it will give me a notification.

[@kensshowtell]

Will do.@@ludovicgrenouillon2383

[@kensshowtell]

The deal fell through. If you are interested in talking some more email me at [e-mail]

[@brettmanley4944]

You’re not driving that car right