MG MGA Roadster

1955 to 1959 · Roadster · 58,750 built

Over the past 12 months, 14 have sold publicly at a median of $20,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $20,900. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,000 to $51,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$20,900
High confidence · $15K to $31K
Down 4.0% over 12 months
Median · 12 mo
$20,250
Sales · 12 mo
14

The market

Every recorded 1955 MG MGA Roadster sale, by date and price
May 2026 · Car & Classic
$15,750 · 68,415 mi · red
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100 sales · 39 unsoldmedian $20kupdated May 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1955 MG MGA Roadster sales with photographs
1955 MG MGA Roadster, sold Apr 2026

Sold $29,000

1957 · red with a tan convertible top · 15,129 mi
Apr 16, 2026 · AutoHunter
1955 MG MGA Roadster, sold Feb 2026

Sold $20,000

1956 · Tyrolite Green · 78,000 mi
Feb 24, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1955 MG MGA Roadster, sold Feb 2026

Sold $51,000

1957 · Black · 34,000 mi
Feb 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1955 MG MGA Roadster, sold Jan 2026

Sold $48,000

1956 · Black · 200 mi
Jan 24, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1955 MG MGA Roadster, sold Dec 2025

Sold $27,000

1956 · Black · 72,000 mi
Dec 9, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1955 MG MGA Roadster, sold Nov 2025

Sold $18,000

1959 · Red · 6,000 mi
Nov 25, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Every 1500 MGA

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 29, 2026
Every 1500 MGA. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 29, 2026
Roadster1955 to 1959Coupe1956 to 1959
Shifty Estimate$20,900$13,500Low confidence
Sold median$20,25014 sales$23,3846 sales
12-month moveDown 4.0%Too few sales to call
For saleNoneNone
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Specifications

Engine
I4, 1.5L
Power
68 hp
Torque
77 lb-ft
0 to 60
15.6 s
Top speed
97 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
1,988 lb
Production
58,750 built

Common questions

How much does a MG MGA Roadster cost?

Over the past 12 months, 14 have sold publicly at a median of $20,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $20,900. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,000 to $51,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1955 MG MGA Roadster worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $20,900, down 4.0% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 14 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a MG MGA Roadster a good investment?

Values are down 4.0% over the past 12 months. Only 58,750 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,000 to $51,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many MG MGA Roadster have sold?

Shifty has 100 public sales of the MG MGA Roadster on file. The earliest was on Feb 16, 2018.

What is the most expensive MG MGA Roadster sold?

The highest public sale on file is $51,000, on Feb 15, 2026, with 34,000 mi.

What has a MG MGA Roadster sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $15,750May 20, 2026red · 68,415 mi
  • $18,050May 15, 2026Red · 53,100 mi
  • $29,000Apr 16, 2026red with a tan convertible top · 15,129 mi

About the 1955 MG MGA Roadster

The original MGA launched MG into the modern era with clean, aerodynamic styling that broke completely from the marque's traditional square-rigged aesthetic. This early 1500 model established the template for affordable British sports cars with its 68-horsepower B-series engine, precise four-speed gearbox, and balanced chassis dynamics. With 58,750 examples produced, these early MGAs offer excellent entry points into classic British motoring while maintaining strong collector interest. The combination of timeless Syd Enever styling, straightforward mechanicals, and extensive parts availability makes the 1500 particularly appealing to new collectors. Values have remained stable as enthusiasts appreciate the MGA's role in defining the modern sports car formula. The early cars possess a purity and simplicity that later variants sometimes lack, making them favorites among purists.

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