Extensively restored between 1995 and 2015 at a cost believed to be circa $100,000 AUD
Believed to have been raced extensively in period in Australia
Always garaged and stored in a 'Carcoon' under current ownership
The Appeal
The high-performance Twin Cam variant of the MGA is one of the most coveted British sports cars of the late 1950s. With its twin overhead camshaft 1,588cc engine producing 108bhp, Dunlop disc brakes all round, and knock-on centre-lock wheels, it represented a significant step up from the standard car and remains highly desirable today, while maintaining the legendary streamlined silhouette. Just 2,111 were built, and survivors in good order are increasingly hard to find.
This particular example, presented in Iris Blue with black trim, was previously based in the dry, car-friendly climate of Australia. The car is believed to have been raced extensively here in period, adding a layer of competition provenance to its story.
Between 1995 and 2015, the car underwent an extensive restoration believed to have cost in the region of $100,000 AUD. It was subsequently acquired from the Gosford Museum in 2018 and returned to the UK, where it was serviced by a specialist before the current owner acquired it in 2021. Since then, it has been used sparingly for car shows, garaged, and stored in a Carcoon. PR6A7934.jpg2.58 MB
History and Paperwork
1960 MGA Twin Cam Roadster
Originally sold new in New South Wales, Australia in 1961
Purchased from Gosford Museum in 2018 and imported from Australia; now registered on UK plates
Serviced by a specialist upon return to the UK and regularly maintained by the current owner
Current owner since 2021, used sparingly for car shows
MOT-exempt
Indicates 44,050 miles
Accompanied by MGA register form, BMIHT certificate, 2021 invoice and V5C
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