Description
1960 MG A Fixed Head Coupe – A Truly Outstanding Example
Beautifully restored 1960 MG A Fixed Head Coupe with matching numbers. Bare-metal restoration, 5-speed upgrade, and only 500 miles since rebuild. A true collector’s opportunity.
Factory records confirm this MG A was dispatched on April 11, 1960, finished in Iris Blue, and equipped with disc wheels, a heater, and a windscreen washer.
Retaining its original chassis and engine, this example maintains its matching numbers status, ensuring historical accuracy and investment-grade provenance.
Registered in Stoke-on-Trent on May 6, 1960, under registration 998MEH, with long-term ownership from 1975 until 2020 under G. C. Bean.
A meticulous bare-metal, nut-and-bolt restoration began in 2011, taking four years to complete, with a supporting photographic and invoice file.
Upgraded with a 5-speed gearbox conversion for improved drivability while maintaining period-correct aesthetics and mechanical integrity.
A Well-Preserved History – A Lifetime of Care
Long-Term Enthusiast Ownership
This MG A has enjoyed careful stewardship over the decades, with long-term ownership by Mr. G. C. Bean, who acquired the car in 1975 and kept it until his passing in 2020. His commitment to preserving the car is evident in the extensive records and restoration efforts spanning decades.
Comprehensive Restoration to an Exceptional Standard
In 2011, the car underwent a complete bare-metal, nut-and-bolt restoration, bringing it to an extraordinary standard. Over four years, meticulous attention was given to every component, ensuring it presents as close to factory specification as possible while benefiting from discreet modern upgrades, such as the 5-speed gearbox. A full invoice and photographic record accompanies the car.
Mechanically Rebuilt and Ready to Enjoy
After its restoration, the car remained in a private collection with minimal road use. Despite plans to enjoy the car extensively, it has covered just 500 dry road miles since completion of all works.
An MG A Coupe for the Modern Collector
This 1960 MG A Fixed Head Coupe represents a rare opportunity to acquire a restored example that remains practically unused since completion. With its matching numbers status, comprehensive restoration, and usability-enhancing upgrades, this is a car that’s equally suited to enthusiastic weekend drives, historic events, or concours presentation.
If you are looking for an MG A Coupe that truly needs nothing, this example is as close as it gets. Contact us today to arrange a viewing or discuss further details.
