OWNER: YSMAEL M. BENITEZ
1959 MG MGA Roadster is a classic British sports car that marks a transitional year in the MGA lineup, bridging the original MGA 1500 and the updated MGA 1600. [1, 2]
Key Specifications & Models
- Engine Options:
- Early-to-mid 1959 featured the 1,489cc (1.5L) B-series inline-4 producing around 72 horsepower.
- Introduced in May 1959, the MGA 1600 upgraded to a 1,588cc engine producing 79.5 bhp (81 PS).
- High-performance Twin Cam variants were also available during this period, featuring a specialized high-output engine and four-wheel disc brakes. [1, 2]
- Brakes: Standard 1500 models used Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes on all wheels, while the 1600 update added front disc brakes (retaining rear drums). [1]