MG MGA Roadster

1958 to 1960 · Roadster · Limited edition · 2,111 built

Over the past 12 months, 13 have sold publicly at a median of $20,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $22,600. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $7,600 to $97,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$22,600
High confidence · $17K to $41K
Down 22.1% over 12 months
Median · 12 mo
$20,250
Sales · 12 mo
13
Market cap
$47.7M · 2,111 built

The market

Every recorded 1958 MG MGA Roadster sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$17,000 · 7,000 mi · Red
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78 sales · 24 unsoldmedian $20kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1958 MG MGA Roadster sales with photographs
1958 MG MGA Roadster, sold Oct 2026

Sold $28,000

1959 · Blue · 32,000 mi
Oct 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1958 MG MGA Roadster, sold Oct 2026

Sold $26,440

£20,000
1959 · green · 54,803 mi
Oct 9, 2026 · Car & Classic
UK sales ran 20% below US sales for the same models over 3 years.
1958 MG MGA Roadster, sold Sep 2026

Sold $20,250

1960 · Black · 2,000 mi
Sep 14, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1958 MG MGA Roadster, sold Aug 2026

Sold $26,750

1959 · Metallic gray · 11,000 mi
Aug 14, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1958 MG MGA Roadster, sold Aug 2026

Sold $13,500

1958 · Dove Grey · 28,000 mi
Aug 6, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1958 MG MGA Roadster, sold Aug 2026

Sold $21,500

1960 · Red · 75,600 mi
Aug 5, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace
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Specifications

Engine
DOHC I4, 1.6L
Power
108 hp
Torque
104 lb-ft
0 to 60
9.1 s
Top speed
114 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
2,185 lb
Production
2,111 built

Common questions

How much does a MG MGA Roadster cost?

Over the past 12 months, 13 have sold publicly at a median of $20,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $22,600. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $7,600 to $97,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1958 MG MGA Roadster worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $22,600, down 22.1% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 13 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a MG MGA Roadster a good investment?

Values are down 22.1% over the past 12 months. Only 2,111 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $7,600 to $97,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many MG MGA Roadster have sold?

Shifty has 80 public sales of the MG MGA Roadster on file. The earliest was on Mar 20, 2018.

What has a MG MGA Roadster sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $17,000Oct 23, 2026Red · 7,000 mi
  • $28,000Oct 13, 2026Blue · 32,000 mi
  • $26,440Oct 9, 2026green · 54,803 mi

About the 1958 MG MGA Roadster

The MGA Twin Cam represents one of Britain's most ambitious attempts at high-performance motoring in the late 1950s. With just 2,111 examples produced, this rare variant features a sophisticated DOHC 1.6-liter engine producing 108 horsepower, a remarkable output for its era. The twin-cam's 9.1-second sprint to 60 mph and 114 mph top speed made it genuinely quick by period standards, though the complex engine proved temperamental in everyday use. Today's collectors prize Twin Cams for their rarity, advanced engineering, and connection to MG's competition heritage. The combination of limited production numbers, period racing success, and distinctive Dunlop disc brakes makes this one of the most desirable MGAs. Values reflect the car's significance as both a technological milestone and a rare piece of British automotive history.

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