For some strange reason, British sports cars have been on my mind as of late. So, when I spotted a light blue MGA on my way home from work the other day, it really got my blood going. I had forgotten how handsome their curves are. What a departure from the T-Series it replaced! I love my B, but boy would I like to have an A to keep it company in the garage. Unfortunately, they are a little harder to find and a tad more expensive to buy. That does make this 1960 MGA project look tempting though. Find it here on eBay with no reserve. The car is located in Fort Worth, Texas and has a clear title.

It may have a title, but the engine has gone missing. Apparently, this little roadster belonged to the seller’s father-in-law. They inherited the car and have had it in storage for a few years. It’s obviously going to be a big project, but it doesn’t look too rusty in the photos. The transmission is still in place and an engine from a ’59 is included, but I would be tempted to drop an MGB engine and tranny in there for a little more performance. It would be an easy swap and could make this rough looking sports car into a mild sleeper. I’d probably want to upgrade the brakes while I was at it too.

My irrational thoughts may have reached a new height here because after making it safe, I would probably leave the exterior alone. I’d mount a mismatched hood and some period driving lights to give it a barn racer look. Some nicely worn leather seats and an old Moto Lita wheel would be fitted too. Paint and bodywork can get very expensive, but if you could hold back your perfectionist urges, my vision for this car would be much more unique and cheaper anyway. The ratty old paint, pitted bumpers, and dinged up grill provide character that could never be recreated. I like the idea, but I have a feeling that the first words out of everyone’s mouth would be, “when are you going to paint it?”. Oh well!