This 1958 MGA Twin Cam Roadster is a North American-market, left-hand-drive example and one of approximately 2,000 manufactured between 1958 and 1960.
Finished in black over red leather, the car is powered by a 1,588cc twin-cam four mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox.
The 1,588cc DOHC inline-four is mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox.
During the 2013 restoration, the engine was rebuilt to factory specification with the exception of a single 12V battery instead of two 6V items.
The spark plugs, radiator cap, and radiator hoses were replaced, the throttle linkage was also rebuilt and the twin SU carburetors were adjusted.
The fuel tank sending unit gasket and the rear axle seals were replaced in 2017.
The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate records a build date in late October of 1958, as well as the factory colors and equipment.
The roadster body was finished in black from the factory and was removed for the restoration.
Features include twin-cam badging and a competition windscreen, as well as front fog lights.
A standard windscreen is included along with a soft top, side curtains, and a tonneau cover.
15″ Dunlop knock-off wheels are mounted with 165-width Michelin XZX tires, and Twin Cam models are also equipped with Dunlop disc brakes at all four corners.
The interior is upholstered in red leather, and black and red Coco matts cover the black carpets.
Competition-style lap belts were added.
A correct banjo-style steering wheel is fitted, and the seller installed new bushings for the column and replaced the directional switch in 2017.
Jaeger instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer, 7,500-rpm tachometer, a fuel level indicator, and a combination oil pressure/water temperature gauge.
The odometer shows 38k miles, true mileage is unknown.
