1962 MG MGA Convertible Black RWD Manual

1962 MG MGA Description

About this vehicleThis 1962 MG MGA is a restored vehicle. The owner has had it for 5 years. The vehicle runs great and is mainly used for weekend drives. I listed the VIN incorrectly. Correct VIN: GHNL2108972.Seller's NotesI bought this car in 2016 as a retirement restoration project. It was bought in Germany new by a US Air Force captain. Because of that, it had an original steering lock! This is the fifth MGA I've owned, going back to 1975. It was a non- running, rolling vehicle with little of the rust MGAs are known for. After careful inspection, I removed the fenders and replaced all three layers of the rocker panels. The panels were epoxy primed before welding. After I was sure everything still lined up, I removed the body to a rolling cart and disassembled the mechanical parts of the car.
The 1622cc engine was seized, but complete. I had a 5 bearing 1800 engine from a B project that I decided to rebuild instead. It was bored .030 over. I replaced the rear plate with one with an uprated seal, the correct flywheel and a new correct pilot bushing. I took a transmission workshop given by John Twist to rebuild the original A trans. The front suspension and the steering rack were rebuilt. I had the distributor rebuilt and recalibrated. The brakes and clutch, including the master cylinder and lines and hoses were rebuilt or replaced. I inspected and resealed the rear axle. The 4 original lever shocks were rebuilt by Apple Hydraulics. I added an MGB sway bar, replacing the A lower front A arms with the correct ones to accept the drop links. There were no rust holes in the frame, but the typical pitting on the inside of the frame rails was cleaned and reinforced with 1/8 plate, continuous welded. All parts, including the frame, were sandblasted bare, epoxy primed and finished in a single stage gloss black urethane. There are new plywood floors under the correct carpet.
The body was completely stripped of paint, filler, etc. The body had a few weak spots besides the rocker panels, again typical of MGAs. The front doglegs on both back fenders were replaced with panels from Scarborough Faire. I TIG welded them and 2 small patches on the front fenders to minimize metal finishing. The body was then epoxy primed, urethane surfaced and blocked until I was confident that black paint would look good. Single stage black urethane was applied then polished to a very nice luster. I am proud of the paint job!
I always wanted a black A with a green interior. Although that was available on 1500s, it wasn't in 1962. I had Scarborough Faire custom make leather seat upholstery, cockpit rails and matching vinyl trim. The result is beautiful, the leather quality and finish is extraordinary! I had them send me extra for the dash. To me, the MGA dashboard is an icon. The MKII dash, with the vinyl covering and chrome trim is the epitome of it. Since I went with the no tach drive B engine, I had Nisonger Instruments convert the tach to electronic. I took the unusable steering wheel, salvaged the hub and fitted a new wood rimmed wheel. Using the original hub allowed me to use the original center MG motif.I bought all new seals and plexiglass for the original aluminum side curtains that I polished. I fitted a new top over a refinished frame and added a tonneau cover.
All of the chrome is either new or rechromed. I had the luggage rack rechromed because I had never seen one quite like it. I fitted a new SS exhaust to the original manifold, rebuilt the original carbs after I had them rebushed. I replaced the fuel pump with new. The fuel line and gas tank are new, too. It has a new single, 12v Optima battery in the slightly modified passenger side battery frame. I bought 5 new 60 spoke tubeless chrome wires and 4 new hubs to replace the original steel wheels. I bought 4 new tires. The spare is an NOS Dunlop tire that came with the car, mounted on a new wire wheel. I have a crank, but no other tools.
So, why am I selling it? I bought this to be the perfect example of an MGA that I could drive in my retirement years and take to shows. So far, I've put about 1200 miles on it, including a 200 mile per day 2 day trip. I simply can not get in and out of it as I did in my younger years. My knees won't take it. My wife won't even try getting into it again. It's running very well and looking fantastic. I hate to see it go, but I'm working on a 67 Duetto that has more room and bigger door openings. If I park it, it will just get mice in it.
The MKII body was reinforced for shoulder belts, it now has them. I converted the steering lock, which was not repairable to the usual 2 position ignition switch and pull cable solenoid. The horns are not working. If I get a chance I'll check the wiring. The horns themselves worked when I restored them. The blinker switch won't stay engaged. There is a small chip in the windshield. You could not possibly restore the car for my "buy it now price". Can you drive it home? Maybe. Mechanically it is sound, but it takes several minutes to erect the top and side curtains if it rains. Even with them up, you'll get wet if you drive in the rain long enough.
I will work with your shipper. I will need payment in a wire transfer unless you want to wait 2 weeks for a check to clear. I might consider delivering it within 250 miles of Detroit in the US after it is paid in full. I found the DDS emblem on eBay years ago. I want to keep it. I have the original 1622, the buyer can have it if you want.ExteriorInteriorEngineDeposits are nonrefundable.Created on the eBay Motors app