MG MGA 1500
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 115 public sales of the MG MGA 1500. The records run from February 2018 to September 2026. In the past 12 months, 13 sold at a median of $20,500. The Shifty Estimate runs from $19,600 for the Coupe to $20,900 for the Roadster.
Versions
About the MG MGA 1500
- Built
- 1955 to 1959
- Versions
- 2
- Body styles
- Roadster, Coupe
- Engine
- I4, 1.5L
- Power
- 68 hp
- 0 to 60
- 15.6 s
- Top speed
- 97 to 98 mph
The MG MGA 1500 was built from 1955 to 1959.
The 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 1500 cost?
In the past 12 months, 13 sold at a median of $20,500. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $18,050 and $27,000. The Shifty Estimate runs from $19,600 to $20,900, depending on version.
What is a MG MGA 1500 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. Roadster: $20,900. Coupe: $19,600.
What is the cheapest MGA 1500 to buy?
The Coupe has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $19,600. In the past 12 months, 4 sold at a median of $20,753.
Which MGA 1500 is worth the most?
The Roadster has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $20,900. In the past 12 months, 9 sold at a median of $20,500.
What is the most expensive MG MGA 1500 ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $51,000, for a 1957 MG MGA Roadster at Bring a Trailer. It sold on Feb 15, 2026. It showed 34,000 miles.
How many MG MGA 1500 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 115 public sales since February 2018. 13 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $18,657 on Sep 17, 2026.
Which MGA 1500 sells most often?
The 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 MGA 1500 examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 15 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Car & Classic (2), Hagerty Marketplace (2) and AutoHunter (1).
How many miles do MG MGA 1500 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 20 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 15,065 miles. The lowest showed 200 miles and the highest 78,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's MG MGA 1500 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the MG MGA 1500. 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 21, 2026.