Unlike the mga s that you will find at big name auctions, it is priced for real people with real wallets. I put the mg on jacks, removed the wheels, front bumper, lights and the fender. This is a second owner that had a previous mild restoration and mild front end hit. This mga 1600 roadster left the abingdon factory with a shiny white body and a red interior, destination usa. Mga restoration guide book 19551962 1500 1600 mkii roadster. Eclectic motorworks mga body restoration 2006 mga body restoration background our purposebuilt shop fixtures ensure that we can offer an mga sheet metal restoration that is seco ndtonone in accuracy, fit, a finish.
From the exposed running boards and mudguards of the outgoing tf, mg moved to a sleek, lowslung and streamlined body that was beautiful to behold and easily the match of anything coming out of italy at the time. This was quite the challenge, as the chassis had suffered from severe corrosion, and various attempts to keep the rusting metal together. The mga first of a new line by john price williams. After the previous restoration it was never really finished and sat outside for a long time. These booklets are about 68 pages plus the cover, and should have been included with every mga when new. Ive set up this site in the hope that other mga restorers and enthusiasts might benefit from the photographic record of my amateur home restoration, maybe. Gallihugh on october 22, 20 this updated column is a reprint of an article that first appeared in the marchapril 1991 issue of mga. Soon, all the problems were ironed out and the mga was deemed ready for its road worthy and registration. Mga restoration guide, mga restoration guide by malcolm green. The vehicle had been disassembled in about 1985 with the intention of being restored. Install the robbins canvas convertible top including the lift the dot fasteners and the sidescreens. The mga is a sports car that was produced by mg from 1955 to 1962 the mga replaced the mg tf 1500 midget and represented a complete styling break from mgs earlier sports cars.
Our extensive library of literature on diy car restoration means we have a variety of books for all of the most popular and iconic models of vehicles on the road. This web site is intended primarily as a photographic documentation of the restoration of my 1958 mga. Restored 1960 mga 1600 roadster for sale on bat auctions. The carbs often get stuck, most likely from debris in the gas tank, and the gearbox pops out of third while coasting. The restorers guide to all roadster and coupe models 2010 printing by clausager, anders ditlev isbn. A total of 101,081 units were sold through the end of production in july 1962, the vast majority of which were exported. The mga restoration guide is no exception containing 15004 black and white pictures numerous diagrams and 31 colou pictures this book is a must for anyone contemplating buying andor restoring an mga. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used mg mga classics for sale near you. Classified ads are available for businesses or individuals. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Diy car restoration classic car restoration step by step. Its further history is unknown, but it is clear that it had its fair share of abuse and neglect.
She still looks great, but then she doesnt go out much in the wet or in winter. To save you time and money, we gathered 1961 mg mga auto body parts of the highest quality at economical prices all under one roof. General motors restoration manuals and guides overhauling and restoring any pontiac, chevy, buick, oldsmobile, saturn, cadillac or gmc vehicle is made easier with the selection of general motors restoration manuals and guides available at the motor bookstore. Having started the restoration of our 1960 mga 1600 roadster, the first step is in restoring the mga chassis frame. Pure mga the life and restoration of my 1959 mga 1500 roadster. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. I used a flapper disk, wire wheel and drill, my crappy little sand blaster, and some sand paper. Both namgar members and nonmembers can post classified ads. Mg t series restoration guide brooklands books ltd, brooklands books on.
The mga is a sports car that was produced by mg from 1955 to 1962. Dec 20, 2015 this included an mgb clutch and flywheel had an mga rear plate machined to except the 5main rear seal, flywheel is off of a 67 mgb which works on the 18v crankshaft and and still uses the early fly wheel mga 2 clutch locating pins or early mgb 3 clutch locating pins i will keep the 1600 around as a back up but for now the 1800 does the job. If you are going to own an mga, you had better be prepared to do at least some of the routine maintenance yourself, because shops that will service older cars are few and far between. Detailed step by step restoration guide on bodywork, trim, engine, etc. The car is a 1961 mga1600, designed and built by british motor corporation b. Books for your mga page 2 the short list mandatory reading the mg series mga drivers handbook a bmc service publication. There were a few frozen bolts so i sprayed them with liquid wrench and moved onto the mga. Along with stepbystep car restoration guides for repairs, modifications and enhancements, we also. When i got it back, it was just a matter of installing all the parts onto it. Mga restoration guide book 1500 1600 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962. Selling an entire mga collection one car under restoration frame completed, other one needs complete restoration many spare parts, spare engines transmissions,lots of spare body parts, also have. Eclectic motorworks main specialty is mga sheetmetal restorations. Thanks to stuart mumby, registrar to the mga section of the mg car club for this vision even the right colour and trim. The classified ads will run for 4 months on the web, or in mga.
With a methodical approach and some perseverence, we saved this chassis from. This 1961 mark ii mga coupe we have for sale was first registered on 25th october 1961 and is offered for sale as a total restoration project on behalf of a valued customer. Oselli have been rebuilding and restoring classic and sports cars for many years. The day had finally come to test all of the work we had completed. The mga was finally completed, and the story is nearly told. We manufacture several parts for the mga body and chassis. Helga the mga was rescued from a scrap yard in texas in 1992. Hello, my name is bill jeffries and welcome to my mga restoration site. From 1969 to 1972 the car had two owners in salisbury nc, returning to charlotte in 1973.
This is why she has mgb instruments, engine and overdrive gearbox. The story about an mga restoration i wrote this story for a magazine, but it never appeared. This mga roadster came in for a total groundup restoration. Each mga starts its journey in our shop with a complete dismantlement. My 5,791 day restoration of an mga 1600 petrolicious. The mga being offered is a gorgeous, example of a white 1961 mga 1600 roadster. The car arrived at gathings imported cars in charlotte, nc in early april 1960. My intention was to do as much as i could myself and as i trained as a technician with ford in the ealy 70s, i felt comfortable with the mechanical side of the restoration. The photographs from here were taken 10 years after the restoration. A very detailed book that starts at the beginning, with information on engineering, twin cams in competition, unusual mgas, 1600, buying, restoring. We carry a comprehensive array of nos, stock, competition and quality reproduction parts for your austin healey, jaguar, mg, morgan, lotus or triumph. Mga restoration guide by malcolm green, paperback barnes. Kijiji alerts are an email notification service where kijiji users can have the newest ads sent to your email address. Mga 1500cc september 19955 to may 1959 10101 to 68,850 mga twin cam september 1958 to june 1960 501 to 2611 mga 1600cc may 1959 to april 1961 68,851 to 100,351 mga 1600cc mkii april 1961 to june 1962 100,352 to 109,070 mga deluxe the mga deluxe was built from the remaining twin cam chassis that were left over after twin cam production had ceased.
The restoration was completed in the summer of 1995 just before a 2 month period of lovely hot weather. More of our walkthroughs with bill our sales manager. Helga was far from complete when i bought her, and despite selling everything i had i was unable to afford completely original parts. With our engineering and vehicle workshops fully equiped to support, remanufacture and performance enhance then to complement and meet customer demand we have restored many vehicles over the years. This time we have a look at a classic car from england the mg a. Mga restoration guide book 19551962 1500 1600 mkii. Intended to supplement the factory workshop manual, this book gives particular attention to commonly encountered difficulties on all mga models, including the twin cam. Buy and restore your next mga with malcolm greens expert advice. The mga was a true leap into the modern age for mg when it was launched at the earls court motor show in 1955. Never rusted or crashed, the car retains all original body panels and its original engine, and careful maintenance since the build have kept it looking great. This 1961 mga roadster is a restored example equipped with a 1,588cc inlinefour backed by a 4speed manual transmission. Announced on 26 september 1955 the car was officially launched at the frankfurt motor show. With such experience we offer enhanced vehicles tastefully restored to retail the appearance of originality whilst incorporating the benefits to suit modern road and driving conditions. By the time i was into this part of the project, most of the smaller parts or assemblies that needed work had already been cleaned up.
Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1961 mg mga classics for sale near you. This is the final year of the mga model and it is fitted with the one year only 1622 engine number 16gcuh4464 and special grille and taillights that only 1962 cars carried. This will be your primary resource when its time to tackle a full restoration or complete a simple repair on your prized pentastar. This is the reason why carid strives to make it as easy, comfortable and affordable as possible for you to keep your 1961 mg mga in tip top shape. It is an original rhd uk car which still retains its original brown log book as well as a current v5c. For patrick it was a 1961 mga roadster in which he ended up taking the engine out, putting it in the trunk of his mothers car, then rebuilding it in his college dorm room. Eclectic motorworks, llc, holland, michigan mga sheetmetal. My mom and i are restoring our 1961 mga 1600, but we dont know where to start. At oselli we have been restoring and building mga s to order for many years now. Classic 1961 mg mga 1600 roadster for restoration for sale in netherlands for 5 500 eur on.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 6 mga models nationwide. Andrew roberts, who has been responsible for the updates to the second and third editions, is a journalist who specializes in all things mg. Buy mga parts and accessories for your repair, rebuild and restoration. Weve developed jigs, fixtures, and processes to properly return mga bodies and chassis to factory shape, strength, and fit. Namgar member, bob krzywicki, has very kindly agreed to provide content and photos of the restoration by him and his sons of his 1958 mga coupe for namgars first restoration playbyplay on the website. Restoration of bob krzywickis 1958 mga coupe introduction by robert a. Car restoration guides make the perfect gift for auto enthusiasts of all kinds. I stumbled upon an add for a 61 mga that needed a complete restoration. You wont find a cheaper part that helps you more than mopar bbody restoration 19661970. This 1960 mga 1600 roadster is offered by its exmg car club board member owner who says it is in nearly perfect mechanical and cosmetic order following an expensive 10 yearold restoration. Gateway classic cars of atlanta is proud to offer you this sleek, 1960 mg mga.
Find new and used 1961 mg mga classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. After locating a similar one about 3 years ago, patrick came to us for help completing a full nut and bolt. Pdf mga restoration guide download full pdf book download. The author is well known for his superbly researched clear concise and readable books.
Model by model guide to changes in production, guide to buying a car to restore, restoration of chassis, steering and suspension. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Part 1 ok, here goes a frame off restoration of a 1959 mga. It is a 1961 mga 1600 coupe, one of the two team cars assembled at the competition department in abingdon and entered in the 1961 sebring 12 hour gran prix of endurance.
Jan 14, 2018 stripping left front wheel arch and body area to bare metal. Mga number ghnl85692 was built at abingtononthames, england in january 1960. With the exception of the mga specific books i have all of. This essential restoration guide contains detailed information on restoring bodywork, chassis, engine and trim on the 1500, twin cam, 1600 and 1600 mkii roadsters and coupts from 1955 to 1962. Mg mga classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. Reconditioned engine oil sump pan for mga 1500 1600 and 1622 engines very nice.
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