Expertly restored, factory Twin Cam Roadster! Listed in the NorthAmerican MGA Registry as vehicle #3552 representing one of only2,111 examples ever built! Gorgeous Dove Gray over Red leather,rare aluminum hardtop with side curtains, Dunlop knock-off wheels,4-wheel disc brakes, competition style wood steering wheel, andmore! Rare opportunity for sports car collectors! The MGA is longhailed as one of British Motor Corporation best looking creations.Modeled for debut in 1955, it appeared with elegant curves thattruly highlighted the all new classy, English roadster. BritishMotor Company had held onto its full-fendered, pre-warcharacteristic style well after most car manufactures had abandonedthem for sleeker lines and aerodynamics. The MGA in all respectswas a beautifully designed English sports car that retained all theunderlying performance spirit of the T-Series it would replace, andhad already proven on the track. It has cemented itself in thecollector car world as a must-have for driver enthusiasts! As withall things motorsports, drivers seem to have an insatiable need togo faster! Heeding their responsibility to offer a competitionmodel, BMC immediately went to work to produce a modified dualoverhead camshaft performance engine. This feat came with severalyears of development before the first offering would hit showroomsin 1958 as the MGA Twin Cam Roadster. More than just an engineswap, the radiator along with the rack & pinion steering had to bemoved further forward to make room in the engine compartment. Thechassis itself was reinforced to help aid in the additional torqueoutput, along with longer & stiffer steering arms fitted giving aslightly wider track width, a front sway bar installed, and 15Dunlop knock-off steel wheels with 4-wheel disc brakes to providesuitable road manners and ample stopping power. Factory rated at107hp with a 9.9:1 compression ratio, it was quite a leap from thestandard 78hp base MGA engine. Only 2,111 Twin Cams would be builtbetween 1958-1960 making them an exceptionally rare British sportscar to find on the market today! We are delighted to offer thisremarkable 1959 MGA Twin Cam Roadster finished in factory correctDove Gray with Red Leather interior! This Twin Cam Roadster hasseen an exhaustive nut & bolt restoration by a passionate ownerbetween 2004-2008. With absolute nothing left untouched, it is fairto say this beautiful Twin Cam far exceeds the quality of most, andlikely one of the finest around! Options include its original1588cc engine with DOHC alloy head and twin SU H6 carburetors,4-speed manual transmission, NOS 15x4 Dunlop wheels wrapped inVredestein 165HR Sprint Classics tires, Dunlop disc brakes,Armstrong shock absorbers, twin batteries, Smiths instrumentationwith correct 7K RPM tachometer, heater, telescoping steering columnwith wood steering wheel, fog light, black canvass convertible softtop, aluminum side curtains with storage bag hidden nicely behindthe seat, and a very rare aluminum hardtop with custom storagerack! The restoration was fully documented with much of the servicereceipts, paperwork, owners manuals, photographs, and workshopmanuals all included. The engine was fully rebuilt by enginespecialist, David Brown, of David Brown Vintage Auto Engines basedin Downers Grove, IL. He completely hot-tanked all enginecomponents and magnafluxed the crankshaft & connecting rods. Theblock would be bored, align-honed, & resurfaced slightly at .006.The crankshaft would be polished, new Arias 76.5mm low compressionpistons installed, resized & balanced the connecting rods, newVandervell NOS rod bearings installed, cam bearings, & mainbearings; regrind & lap valves, new half-speed shaft thrust plate;ARP head studs, rod bolts, main stud nuts, and oil pump, along withcomplete valve adjustments, hoses, belts, new water pump, rebuiltstarter & generator, and updated Pertronix ignition hidden insidethe factory distributor. This finished engine would sent to PHPRacengines, Inc. in Wauconda, IL for final run-in & tuning,resulting in 113 horsepower at 6k RPM and 107 ft. lbs. of torque!All gauges were rebuilt by Nissonger, the handbrake mechanismrebuilt by Todd Clarke and re-chromed, all exterior bright workrechromed, the Dunlop calipers restored along with clutch & brakemaster cylinders, pads, & rotors by White Post Restorations, allnew stainless steel exhaust system, new stainless steel fuel lineswith restored SU fuel pump & sending unit, shock absorbers rebuiltby Apple Hydraulics, rebuilt rear end with new bearings and 4.10:1gearing (originally 4.30:1), all new wiring harness, and so muchmore! The car is an absolutely rust free Twin Cam Roadster thatreceived all new wood floorboards, and a frame that wassand-blasted and painted. After extensive body preparation wascompleted, the exterior body was expertly repainted using PPGDeltron basecoat/clearcoat application in factory correct DoveGray. The all-new leather interior & carpeting was completed byHeritage Upholstery and nicely highlighted with a competition stylesteering wheel, period correct Radiomobile radio, all new dashknobs, and original rearview mirror! All weather stripping andrubber was replaced on the entire body, auxiliary hardtop, and sidecurtains. Included with this car is also an impressive selection oforiginal English tools, tire pump, factory matching spare tire,jack, and hub adapter for balancing the wheels. We cannot stressenough the quality this car possesses, the level of expertise inthe finish work, mechanical soundness and road ready nature thiscar showcases! Combined with the unique and distinctive sound fromthe exhaust tip, you will notify all MG enthusiasts you are drivingsomething very special! A rare opportunity for the right sports carcollector looking for their next investment vehicle! Act quickly!