MG MGA 1600 roadster, 1959 information

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Information

The year 1955 saw the introduction of the MGA. 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 roadster with a very modern sporty design.

Like its predecessors, the MGA was a great success and, like before, the greater part was sold in America.

Until 1959, the MGA 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 MGA 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 MGA, the A 1600 Mk II. The MGB 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: 1489 cc.
capacity: 68 bhp.
top speed: approx. 98 mph. - 155 km/h.
gearbox: 4-speed, manual
Weight: 890 kg.

Information

MG MGA 1500 roadster, year 1958. Colour 'Mineral blue' with a beige interior and a black soft top. This MGA sports the rare original colour Mineral blue which complements the elegant lines of the car beautifully. This fine MGA is in very good to excellent condition and the automobile drives delightful. The car is fitted with a wood rimmed sports steering wheel and a chrome luggage rack.

This classic car was sold to France
by Imparts.

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