This time we have a look at a classic car from England - the 1960 MG A MKI 1600. This one is for sale in our showroom. Let Bill show you around! #FarlandClassicRestoration #Walkaround
In 1974 , I traded an 8 Track under dash tape player for a 1959 restorable MGA . I did a partial restoration on it and it looked nice and was very road worthy . Sold it in 1981 for $3,500 . BTW you didn't mention the hand crank which is located behind the seats and folded top . Cheers .
First to Comment? OK- Having owned several MGA's and having touched every nut-bolt-and screw on them, I am somewhat dismayed that such a beautiful pontoon fender car typically sells for less than it takes to restore one. There is no price given- yet I HOPE that the real value of the meticulous attention to detail, and the hundreds of hours it takes to prepare this car for what it obviously is---raises the value for everyone that needs to be compensated fairly for this amount of work! Driving this car has a tendency to cause your face muscles to ache- because you are always smiling! THAT can be purchased here. As well- no need to worry about parts availability. Not unlike Fords- nearly every part is available. Enough said. What a beautiful car- and a joy to drive!.
I’m looking to buy a 1960 MGA. Anything I should look out for? Hoping I can get a nicely restored one for around $15,000. Are they hard to steer and hard to drive due to no power steering and drum brakes? They seem like a fun, quick car that loves to be driven.
@@film_magician Hard to find such a beautiful car- with pontoon fenders, and aerodynamic body styling as an MGA. Yes, you probably CAN find one in this 15 grand price range---YET, today, here in California- it would cost you about 10 grand just to have an engine and transmission built for you. Paint and body work is another 3 to 5 grand--or more. so, realistically, the current cost to restore one properly is in the 30 grand range--without any profit to the builder for this "labor of Love." The second gear in these cars was notoriously weak- and most had 2nd gear syncros failed regularly. Thus, the 5 speed Japanese transplant transmission was a very good option. There is a lot to know about these cars. Ask Farland to refer me if you like to talk about them. I have built many parts for them. Or call Moss Motors--they are experts.
See you have the earlier side windows. I had one exactly like this one a few years ago and had the sliding plexiglass side curtains, which were a lot better than yours.
correct.. only the Tryolite, Ash and Island green were used I don't think green was even an option in 1960, so this devalues the car right away. The '60 tail lights are my least favorite, the interior should be black, I see mottling in the paint on the dash unless that's just the camera
Of course it doesn't devaluate as the british racing green is the most beautiful color for that car... I would prefer to buy a non-original green than an original red!
