Member Gallery – MGA Coupe

Very stock 2-owner ‘57 coupe.

This is one of two ‘58 MGAs I own (you wouldn’t want to see the other). Originally from dry New Mexico. Steve Fisher in MN did a super frame-off restoration and I credit him for that and his taste in paint color. The car is essentially like new and currently lives on the Chesapeake Bay.

It's the winter of 2006, so I'm more into reading G. A. Henty, than fish-tailing (I mean controlled skids) along the country lanes in Bedford County, PA. After a professional tune up of the A and a new regulator and radiator, she’s ready to cruise, and so am I. Next improvements are new paint (same OEW), heater core and a period radio (for looks only). Most recent great memories are driving at 75mph down a county lane…felt like I was doing 150, shaking hands with John Twist at Carlisle, PA car show, finding out that only my regulator needed replacement and that my electrical system was fine and finding a friend the 64 MGB he always wanted. Wish you all the best and get ready to enjoy the spring driving season. Safety Fast!

This is my second coupe. I sold my first one, and it was shipped off to France. I missed it so much that I bought another one to “keep”.

After the original restoration the car was a bright red, coming back from GT-27 a tree fell on the car prompting a second mimi restoration and change in paint color to the current Dark Red Metallic

This is my 1960 coupe NAMGAR# 5120 fully restored by me and my son Mark. I’ve had this car since 1982 and did a total restoration in the garage. Except for a few ” chrome gofasters,” the car is correct. On the right is a picture of our coupe taken in front of the summer cottage. Actually it’s the Biltmore mansion. We went there after Chattanooga. Rrowdy rowdy rowdy rowdy rowdy rowdy!

Our earlier photo shows the ‘58 coupe in unfinished condition. We can now confirm that we had this on the road in early May 2011 just in time for the NAMGAR “Drive Your MGA Day, 2011”. Anne drove the Coupe to MG2011 in Reno in June (2,000 miles round trip), and it took first place in NAMGAR’s Altered MGA Class. The car acquired mini lite wheels in August 2011 to complete the replica rally car look. Further rally items include: - Reclining rally seats and 3-point seat belts - Front and rear bumpers removed, with spot lights fitted to front bumper mounts - Stainless steel mesh front grill - 1622cc engine with original style oil cooler - 5-speed FORD Sierra/Mecur gearbox, and 3.9 rear diff Thanks to all our friends who helped at various times during the restoration

This 1958 Coupe Eh! was originally a 1500, Ash Green, with grey trim and steel wheels. It was OEW with wire wheels when I bought it in 2006. Now it has the following specs: Orient Red, with white roof. Trim is now black. 1622 engine, with FORD Sierra (Merkur) 5 speed gearbox, and 3.9 diff MGB front shocks and disc brakes 1600 high master cylinder Alternator Original type oil cooler with steel pipes Seats will be cloth reclining type Dash has extra gauges installed by PO. I’m keeping them in the modified dash, but tidying it up, e.g., replaced the amp meter with a volt meter, and fitted switches with LED indicators. Lower apron is modified as there will be no front bumpers. Spot lights are fitted to the bumper mounts. I’m building this as a 50’s-60’s replica rally car, hence the modifications. It will qualify for Collector Plates here in BC. Hope to have it at Reno MG2011 with our ‘56 OEW roadster.

We recently acquired “Daphne” a 1958 MGA Coupé from an Ebay auction. “Daphne” is not for the “purist MGA lover” because she has air conditioning; 1800 cc 1975 MGB engine and overdrive transmission; Crane cam and ignition; security system; steering column mounted self-canceling turn signals; horn button relocated to the center of the steering wheel; clock located in the previous horn button location; intermittent windshield wipers; vents in the foot wells; ampere and voltage charging meters; and the spare tire is recessed into the exterior of the boot lid. Her 48 spoke wire wheels are thought to be original and very road worthy. The Kaisers are finding she is a real head-turner and even more enjoyable to drive than their 1977 MGB “Winston”.

“Little Cutie” - 1958 MGA Dove Grey Coupe and the USS Lexington..the “Blue Ghost.”

1958 MGA Dove Grey Coupe and La Nina Columbus Ship replica in Corpus Christi, TX.

“Little Cutie” out for a stroll on the Corpus Christi Bayfront. We purchased the little coupe in September 2010. She has a 1969 MGB engine, otherwise she is pretty much as she left the factory in 1958. The extra power adds a little plus to an already delightful driving experience.