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1959 MG MGA Twin Cam Coupe Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Dec. 16, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$8,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1959
Make and model
MG MGA
Generation
MGA
Version
MGA Twin Cam
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
YM3594
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 9 comparable sales, 400% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$39,999 to $58,000
Median$50,000
Sales behind it9Likely

From 9 sales of the MGA Twin Cam in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $39,999 and $58,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1959 MG MGA Twin Cam RoadsterBring a Trailer, Oct. 19, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 19, 2026$26,750
1959 MG MGA Twin Cam Roadster 2.0L 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 18, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 18, 2026$71,000
1959 MG MGA Twin Cam RoadsterBring a Trailer, June 9, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 9, 2025$58,000
1959 MG MGA Twin Cam RoadsterBring a Trailer, Sept. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 10, 2026$46,500
1959 MG MGA Twin Cam Competition RoadsterBring a Trailer, June 10, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 10, 2026$54,000
1959 MG MGA Twin Cam RoadsterBring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 1, 2025$35,000
1959 MG MGA Twin Cam RoadsterBring a Trailer, May 31, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 31, 2025$65,000
1959 MG MGA Twin Cam Roadster Race CarBring a Trailer, Nov. 20, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 20, 2024$39,999