Highlights

Well-maintained example, in fantastic working order with plenty of history to show
Presented in excellent condition, with a previous respray under its belt
Enjoyable as both a perfectly usable weekend toy or an eye-catching show vehicle
A rather rare vehicle on today’s roads, believed by the current keeper to be one of just 7 of its specification
Comes with an abundance of valuable spares that can be seen in the photos

The Appeal

Produced between 1955 and 1962, the MGA paved the way for the marque’s next generation of sports cars, introducing sleek new styling, and exciting new mechanics. Rightfully so, the MGA gained tremendous respect across the range of variants and models released, arguably becoming of the finest British sports cars money can buy.

Today, these iconic MGs are becoming increasingly rare, with this very example believed by the current keeper to be one of just 7 equally specified examples remaining. In addition to boasting considerable rarity, this Mark II coupe also shows evident signs of care throughout its time on the road, with plenty of history to show. Key details worth mentioning, include an engine rebuild, bare-metal respray, and years of regular maintenance.

This MGA would make the perfect addition to any collection, and will surely put smiles on the face of the next lucky keeper for many more miles to come.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in February 1962
27,519 miles displayed, with an engine rebuild around 20,000 miles ago
Previously subject to light restoration work, and a bare-metal respray in Dove Grey
Treasured by the current keeper since 2008, with 2 former keepers noted on the current V5C document
Currently, garage stored and well cared for
Believed by the current keeper to be one of just 7 remaining vehicles with the same specification
Includes an array of spares, including a brand-new chrome rear bumper, service parts, and consumables
Also includes both an owners manual and a workshop manual
Although a great deal of paperwork was previously lost due to flood damage, the vehicle still boasts excellent history, including the following;
- Current & past V5C documents, along with an original registration document
- A vast array of previous MOT certificates, and tax discs
- A selection of invoices detailing previous maintenance & repairs
- Correspondence from BL Heritage, and British Motor Industry Heritage Trust
- A photo album showcasing the bare-metal respray
More than ready to be enjoyed by the lucky new keeper

The Interior

Showcases a gorgeous red interior, with plenty of original components to note
Previously retrimmed, the leather seats are in fantastic condition, with only light signs of wear to show
The sleek grey carpeting throughout the cabin is also believed to have been previously renewed and continues to offer a rather clean, and tidy finish
Includes the spare wheel, jack, knock-off hammer, and a spare belt within the boot
Overall, the interior of this MGA presents itself brilliantly for its age, offering an excellent balance of retrimmed, and original components. There are of course signs of wear to note such as the driver’s door card, but nothing that significantly detracts from the overall form or comfort

The Exterior

Finished in the factory-specified Dove Grey, following a bare metal respray in 2016
Equipped with the factory-specified 15” wire-spoke wheels, and knock-off spinners. The wheels present themselves very well with only light signs of age, and come wrapped in a set of Michelin tyres, with plenty of tread left to enjoy
Brightwork and exterior details also retain excellent finishes, with only slight defects noticeable upon close inspection
A fantastic showcase of the iconic MGA coupe, that seemingly bridges the gap between a show car, and a perfectly usable sports car brilliantly
Presented in fantastic overall condition with seemingly only minor blemishes to note, including a bubble on the driver’s door, and the pictured misaligned lower sill trim piece. There are also instances of underseal overspray, although this appears to be easily rectifiable with a dash of elbow grease

The Mechanics

1622cc straight-four, paired with a close-ratio manual gearbox
Fires up right away, and performs brilliantly, with no known issues to report, with the slight exception of a slightly “bouncy” fuel gauge on occasion
Well maintained example, with plenty of history to note
Subject to a previous engine rebuild, covering around 20k miles since
Serviced regularly throughout the current keeper’s ownership
Fitted with an electric fuel pump & Kenlowe fan
Noteworthy recent maintenance includes new front brake flexis and a distributor cap in 2020
Ready to be enjoyed

Summary

With plenty of maintenance and care under its belt, this MGA is a fantastic showcase of MG’s once flagship sports car.

With excellent mechanical health and seemingly only light visual blemishes to show, this coupe seems as adept to spirited weekend drives, as it does to gaining the admiration of onlookers at shows.

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