MG MGA
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 20, 2026, Shifty has recorded 253 public sales of the MG MGA. The records run from February 2018 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 37 sold at a median of $22,171. The Shifty Estimate runs from $19,600 for the 1500 Coupe to $26,500 for the Twin Cam Roadster.
Generations
Versions
About the MG MGA
- Built
- 1955 to 1962
- Versions
- 4
- Body styles
- Roadster, Coupe
- Power
- 68 to 108 hp
- 0 to 60
- 9.1 to 15.6 s
- Top speed
- 97 to 114 mph
The MG MGA was built from 1955 to 1962.
The 1500 Roadster, the most traded version: 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.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a MG MGA cost?
In the past 12 months, 37 sold at a median of $22,171. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $18,050 and $25,250. The Shifty Estimate runs from $19,600 to $26,500, depending on version.
What is a MG MGA worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. Twin Cam Roadster: $26,500. 1600 Roadster: $23,100. 1500 Roadster: $20,900. 1500 Coupe: $19,600.
What is the cheapest MGA to buy?
The 1500 Coupe has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $19,600. In the past 12 months, 4 sold at a median of $20,753.
Which MGA is worth the most?
The Twin Cam Roadster has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $26,500. In the past 12 months, 10 sold at a median of $23,375.
How many MG MGAs have sold?
Shifty has recorded 253 public sales since February 2018. 37 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $28,000 on Oct 13, 2026.
What generations of the MG MGA are there?
Shifty tracks 3 generations of the MG MGA: 1500 (1955 to 1959), Twin Cam (1958 to 1960) and 1600 (1959 to 1962). The busiest is the 1600, with 14 sales in the past 12 months. The Twin Cam has the highest 12-month median, at $23,375.
Which MGA sells most often?
The 1500 Roadster trades most often, with 100 recorded sales. 9 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do MG MGAs sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 12 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Car & Classic (5) and Hagerty Marketplace (3).
How many miles do MG MGAs have when they sell?
Across the last 20 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 26,650 miles. The lowest showed 1,383 miles and the highest 84,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's MG MGA prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the MG MGA. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 20, 2026.