1960 MGA 1600 Mk1 ROADSTER – MANUAL – 18,626 MILES SHOWING
The MGA replaced the MG TF 1500 Midget and represented a complete styling break from MG’s earlier sports cars.
Announced on 26 September 1955, the car was officially launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show. A total of 101,476 units were marketed by the end of production in July 1962, the vast majority of which were exported. 5869 cars were sold on the home market, and the MGA was replaced by the MGB.
The MGA design dates back to 1951, when MG designer Syd Enever created a streamlined body for George Philips’ TD Le Mans car.
The new bodywork traded the MG TF’s articulated fenders and running board for ponton styling, with a single styled envelope fully enclosing the width and uninterrupted length of a car.
This lovely example is an Australian delivered (CKD) MGA and is a matching numbers car.
Presenting in Bright Monza Red with Black interior trim and chrome wire wheels.
Original specifications suggest 1588cc (1600) 4 cylinder B series engine, it produced when new 59.3Kw and 118nm of power and torque, delivered to the rear wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Performance figures suggested 0-100kph in 14.2 secs and a top speed near 160kph.
The current owner has provided the following information on his car:-
Engine is a 1600 and is fully rebuilt with only about 700km on it.
The coolant system has also been upgraded, now featuring an aluminium radiator with twin thermo fans.
The rebuild was done by Classic and Sportscar Boutique in Norwood.
The body was fully restored in Sydney prior to my purchase.
The chassis has had a partial restoration by Finch Restorations.
In 2021 it was awarded best 1600 MGA Roadster in Australia by the MG Car Company.
The car comes with a good hood, full tonneau cover and side windows.
If you long for wind in your hair classic motoring on a fine day to your favourite destination, this car is just right for you.
Currently Historically registered in South Australia, this is not transferable, however it would be eligible for similar schemes in most jurisdictions, which equates to minimal on road costs.
Available to inspect on our state of the art showroom floor in Adelaide.
We can arrange transport door to door Australia wide. more
