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£56,136
1959 MG MGA Twin Cam Roadster 2.0L 5-Speed
United States • 18 Apr 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 MG MGA Twin Cam Roadster, a former race car, has been significantly modified and refurbished, featuring a 2.0L engine and five-speed transmission. The car presents in British Racing Green with racing-specific enhancements and recent mechanical updates, making it a unique offering for enthusiasts.
Despite its racing past and modernizations, the listing notes the odometer reading is not accurate, and true mileage is unknown, suggesting potential for further investigation into its overall condition beyond the listed maintenance.
Condition
7
The car has been extensively used for racing and has undergone refurbishment in 2006 and several component replacements and overhauls between 2021 and 2025. While mechanically updated and maintained, it has significant modifications and wear consistent with its racing history, indicating a Very Good condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
YD31728
Odometer:
49,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 2.0-Liter Twin-Cam Inline-Four Dual Weber Carburetors Fuel Cell Five-Speed Manual Transmission British Racing Green Paint Le Mans–Style Fairing Racing Windscreens Black Bucket Seats Center-Lock Dunlop 15" Wheels Four-Wheel Disc Brakes BMIHT Certificate
This 1959 MG MGA Twin Cam is a U.S.-market roadster that was used extensively as a racing car through the early 1980s, and it was refurbished in 2006.
The engine has been rebuilt to displace 2.0 liters, and a Tremec five-speed manual transmission is fitted.
Finished in British Racing Green over aftermarket black-upholstered seats, the car is equipped with center-lock Dunlop 15″ wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, dual Weber carburetors, a Le Mans–style fairing, racing windscreens, and dual side mirrors.
The seller purchased the vehicle in 2021.
It is said to have participated in the Napa Valley 750 rallies in 2021 and 2022, and in 2024 the MG was exhibited at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering.
The fuel cell was replaced in 2021, th...
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£20,872
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£38,823
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£137,414
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