✦ Shifty Estimate
$20,000
▼ 10.1% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $21K
- Market cap
- $1.18B · 58,750 built
- Sales, 12 months
- 16
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1955 MG MGA Roadster
1955 to 1959 · Roadster · 58,750 built
Price history
Recent sales
16 sales on file
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Specifications
- Engine
- I4, 1.5L
- Power
- 68 hp
- Torque
- 77 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 15.6s
- Top speed
- 97 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 1,988 lb
- Production
- 58,750 units
Common questions
How much does a MG MGA Roadster cost?
Over the past 12 months, 16 have sold publicly at a median of $20,625. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $20,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $15,125 to $31,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1955 MG MGA Roadster worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $20,000, down 10.1% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 16 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a MG MGA Roadster a good investment?
Values are down 10.1% 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 $11,500 to $51,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a MG MGA Roadster sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $18,050May 15, 2026Red · 53,100 mi
- $20,000Feb 24, 2026Tyrolite Green · 78,000 mi
- $51,000Feb 15, 2026Black · 34,000 mi
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.