MG MGA 1600 roadster, 1959 information

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The year 1955 saw the introduction of the MG A. With this design the MG broke new grounds. After its predecessors MG TD and MG TF, which were largely based on the pre-war MG TB, it was a car with a very modern sporty design. Almost a year after the introduction of the roadster model a MG A coupe model was introduced. The coupe model with a fixed steel roof looked as slick and modern as the roadster.
Like its predecessors, the MG A was a great success and, like before, the greater part was sold in America.

Until 1959, the MG A was equipped with a 1459 cc four-cylinder engine. From that year, the car was fitted with a 1588 cc four-cylinder. A 1622 cc four-cylinder engine replaced the
1588 cc. engine in 1961.

The early MG A versions had very good drum brakes until 1959, but after that year, the MG A was equipped with disc brakes on the front wheels.

The year 1962 saw the production of the MG A, the A 1600 Mk II. The MG B replaced this very popular British sports car, and was to develop the success of the MG A even further...

Technical data

Four cylinder engine
cylinder capacity: 1588 cc.
capacity: 72 bhp. at 5600 rpm.
top-speed: 100 mph. - 160 km/h.
weight: 890 kg.

Information

MG MGA 1600 roadster, year 1959. Colour British Racing Green with a beige leather interior. Beige soft top and tonneau cover. This beautiful MG MGA 1600 roadster was extensively restored in the past. Since the year 1999 this fine MGA is being serviced and maintained in our workshop. This MGA 1600 roadster is in very good to excellent condition and the car drives delightful. This MGA shows all original details including the steel disk wheels! The car is complete with side screens, side screen storage bag and tonneau cover. Further more the car is fitted with a Stainless Steel exhaust and a chrome luggage rack.

This classic car was sold to the Netherlands
by Altena Classic Service.

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