MG MGA Roadster

1959 to 1962 · Roadster · 31,501 built

Over the past 12 months, 16 have sold publicly at a median of $22,336. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $23,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $6,400 to $115,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$23,100

High confidence · $11K to $30K

3.8% over 12 months

Median · 12 mo: $22,336
Sales · 12 mo: 16

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Sold$46,500 · Bring a Trailer · Sep 2026

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Every recorded 1959 MG MGA Roadster sale, by date and price

Sep 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$46,500 · 84,000 mi · Green

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58 sales · 21 unsoldmedian $22kupdated Sep 2026

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The newest 1959 MG MGA Roadster sales with photographs

Sold $15,250

1961 · Old English White (WT3) · 29,000 mi

Aug 21, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $6,400

1962 · Chariot Red · 10,000 mi

Aug 9, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $22,000

1959 · White · 25,300 mi

Aug 6, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace

Sold $23,250

1960 · Red · 6,000 mi

Jul 23, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $20,000

1961 · Light blue · 3,300 mi

May 24, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $71,000

1959 · British Racing Green · 49,000 mi

Apr 18, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every 1600 MGA

Sold prices, all years · Oct 27, 2026

Every 1600 MGA. Sold prices, all years · Oct 27, 2026
	Roadster1959 to 1962	Coupe1959 to 1962
Shifty Estimate	$23,100	$27,300Low confidence
Sold median	$23,00067 sales	Too few sales to call2 sales
12-month move	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call
For sale	None	None

Other MGA generations

Specifications

Engine: I4, 1.6L
Power: 79 hp
Torque: 87 lb-ft
0 to 60: 13.3 s
Top speed: 103 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Curb weight: 2,015 lb
Production: 31,501 built

Common questions

How much does a MG MGA Roadster cost?

What is a 1959 MG MGA Roadster worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $23,100, down 3.8% 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 3.8% over the past 12 months. Only 31,501 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $6,400 to $115,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many MG MGA Roadster have sold?

Shifty has 59 public sales of the MG MGA Roadster on file. The earliest was on Feb 22, 2018.

What has a MG MGA Roadster sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$46,500Sep 10, 2026Green · 84,000 mi
$15,250Aug 21, 2026Old English White (WT3) · 29,000 mi
$6,400Aug 9, 2026Chariot Red · 10,000 mi

About the 1959 MG MGA Roadster

The MGA's final evolution brought twin-cam sophistication to Abingdon's successful roadster formula. This 1600 Mark II represents the most developed version of the MGA, featuring a more powerful 79-horsepower pushrod engine that improved both performance and reliability over earlier variants. With 31,501 units produced, the Mark II offers the perfect balance of collectibility and availability for British roadster enthusiasts. The refined suspension, improved brakes, and classic wire wheels create the quintessential 1960s sports car experience. Today's collectors appreciate the Mark II's combination of period charm, reasonable maintenance requirements, and strong club support. Values have steadily appreciated as enthusiasts recognize these final MGAs as representing the marque's golden age before the corporate upheavals of the 1960s fundamentally changed the brand's character.