1959 MGA Twin Cam in Blue Paint & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in Geneva IL at The Geneva Concours d’Elegance on 8-28-16.
We're looking at a 1959 MGA Twin Cam Convertible in Blue Paint.
The car's Owner is Gerry Geraci. Gerry’s had the car since 2014. Gerry shares “the car gets a lot of attention, and gets more attention than my Ferrari”. I found that comment interesting.
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I had 59 MGA roadster several years ago. It was the standard model. Very pleasant car to drive on a warm sunny day. A few of the twin cams came out in the MGA Fixed Head Coupe.
Hi Michael Smith Smith, Sounds like nice memories in your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I never had a an MGA , had a 64 B beat to hell it was my first roadster and I loved it . That A is beautiful, a piece of art .
Hi JAY, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I was into the MG car scene for many years, attending so many meets and British car days, only ever saw 1 twin cam.
Hi Russ, Thank you for viewing and sharing your experience. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
HOLEE CRAP!!!!! Over the past week or so, I have been "reimmersing" myself in Twin Cam stuff as I just bought another one in very nice condition but a "stuck motor". :( Note I say I bought another one, because I USED TO OWN THIS TWIN CAM!!! Woah! I had bought it as a project car probably 30 years ago. It even had the european "nuts" as original from the build sheets. (Twin Cams had a different thread than normal, so completely unique)I noticed these are not on the car now. I kept it for several years, then sold it to the TC expert who restored it. It does look fantastic and so glad I found this, Thank You Lou!! Also, keep keeping it great Gerry!
Hi tvrduude, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
My father had a 59 twin cam and raced it for a few years. Eventually, he pulled the twin cam and installed a 1500 std engine and sold it to my uncle in the mid 60's. He had it for years. I got it running again in 1979 - took my wife on our first date in that car and drove it on and off till I went to college. Lots of fun. My uncle sold it in the late 90's with the original engine that was in storage. I wish I had grabbed it.
Hi Fritz Maurer, Happy to read this video brings back memories of your Fathers 59 :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Saw this car in blue Hawaii and I've wanted one ever since.
Have to give my Uncle credit, he pointed out the fact this one not to often seen, Lou
Yeah, that opening sequence with the MGA was the only part of the Movie worth watching.
Thanks for another look at a really neat car, Lou. There is some interesting feedback and stories in the comments if I do say so myself. 😉
Keep on posting and honing your craft. Thanks!
Hi Dennis Baker, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
I got mga 1500 roadster. And max rpm is 5500rpm. But it sounds beautiful! Red mga is most beautiful car ever!
Sounds like you have a fun car Balix :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou
What a shame MG did not put this twin cam engine and a five speed gearbox in all the MGB's.
Hi Ken, I think you have a good idea for them, Lou
Such a lovely iteration of automotive art...👌🏼👍🏻🇬🇧
Hi Marc Roman, Glad you like this one and thank you for sharing a wonderful comment. Hope you'll see many other cars on the Channel you'll enjoy too, Lou
probably done way better than new, nice job to the restorer
Happy to read you appreciate this build :-)
Not just a single cam, but push rods.
Hi Joel, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Actually, no push rods.
At last a real genuine classic MG A very rare today the twin cams were not as successful as MG wa Ted b ut still a great car
Hi Michael, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
The engine capacity is actually 1588 cc, not 1589 cc. The 1500 had a capacity of 1489 cc.
Hi Rob Mackenzie, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
The problem is not only restore it but also maintain it so pristine, he must polish the car every night just before going to bed.
And then sings the car a wonderful lullaby before putting the louts out :-)
Exhaust note? You haven't begun to hear it until it hits the cams (at about 5500-6K) in 2nd or 3rd gear with your foot in it! Sounded like ripping freshly-starched sheets! But what a bitch to keep tuned! Had one in '63-'66, dropped it back to a pushrod after a year or two because I got tired of replacing starter motors, draining cooling system so's I could pull the top rad hose to get at the points, adjusting carbs at red lights because the barometer had changed a bit, blah blah ad naus. But I guess the ghost is still with me, 'cause now I fight with my much more civilized Toy Cressida - straight 6 with twin cams, but SO much more civilized!
Still, I enjoy Other People's Twin Cam A's a lot! Thanks, purists! 8-)
Hi Snide Pete, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story with your experiences, Lou
"Jerry, start it up. Jerry, rev it. Jerry, stand right here." That's just insulting and annoying. As a point of comparison, Jay Leno is courteous enough to ask for those things rather than ordering people around. I guess that's why after 7 years Lou is still only at 40k subs.
Now I understand why your called Captain Snarky.
"spinners that attach the wheels to the car"What bullshit.. They are knock offs.
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In the UK it was never really popular , too expensive , and it used a lot of oil . it was a design fault that was later rectified by enthusiast,s
TR2/3S were faster cheaper and more economical ,
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