We love a barn find! And as much as we love an original car, we also find a hopped up engine swap pretty cool. This 1960 MGA is a prime example, as the original engine “was long gone” according to the seller. It has been replaced with a Mazda 1.8 liter twin cam motor, which we assume puts out a little over 105 horsepower based on the Mazda power figures and modifications. The seller states that they pulled this car out of a barn in 2015 in Bowling Green, Ohio. The car has had a thorough mechanical restoration performed, but still carries the original patina which is a nice touch. It seems much of the car has been touched, including the brakes, suspension, steering, fuel system, and some other odds and ends.
Check it out here on Craigslist in Detroit: https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/d/grosse-ile-mga-roadster-barn-find/6913060216.html
The work was carried out by Dave’s Hot Rod Garage, so they can probably answer any questions you may have: https://www.daveshotrodgarage.com/1960-mga-roadster
