Highlights

Characterful MGA 1600 Fixed-Head Coupe, presented in an appealing period colour scheme
Professionally restored and offered for sale from 20-year ownership
Sensibly upgraded with a five-speed gearbox and unleaded cylinder head
Recent expenditure includes new brakes, starter motor, battery and fuel tank
Eligible for MOT exemption due to its age
ULEZ-compliant

The Appeal

Introduced in 1955, the MGA marked a dramatic departure from MG’s earlier T-Type models, replacing their upright, pre-war styling with sleek and thoroughly modern bodywork. The result was one of the most elegant and successful British sports cars of the era, helping to cement MG’s reputation on both sides of the Atlantic.

This example was specified in the comparatively rare Fixed-Head Coupe configuration, combining the MGA’s graceful styling with the added practicality of an enclosed cabin and useful luggage space. Professionally restored and presented in attractive Ash Green, it has been further enhanced with a number of sympathetic upgrades, including an unleaded cylinder head and five-speed gearbox from a Ford Sierra, improving usability without detracting from the car’s period character.

Offered for sale following 20 years of ownership, it has been enjoyed as a capable and economical touring car. Equally suited to classic car events, weekend drives and longer-distance journeys, it presents an appealing opportunity to acquire a well-sorted example of one of MG’s most enduring designs.

Key Information

Mileage: 26,268 miles (indicated, unwarranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: TBC, eligible for MOT exemption
Technical specs: 1.6-litre inline-four, five-speed manual gearbox
Paperwork: Workshop manual and V5C registration document

The Detail

Recently resprayed in Ash Green, though still registered as red, and fitted with various new panels
Red leather-trimmed 2+2 cabin with rear bench seat for occasional use
15-inch wire wheels with twin-eared knock-offs
Specification includes a boot-mounted luggage rack and opening front quarterlight windows
A roadster dash has been fitted, and a coupe dash is also supplied
Five-speed gearbox conversion (original gearbox also supplied)
Four-spoke banjo-style steering wheel
Professionally restored
Patina and wear visible on the seats and carpets
A little surface corrosion on the leaf springs and chassis
Corrosion on the undercarriage
Minor surface corrosion on the luggage rack
New brakes, starter motor, battery, fuel tank, tyres, and front callipers
Unleaded cylinder head

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