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The year 1955 saw the introduction of the MG 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 1955. Colour British Racing Green with a beige leather
interior. This MGA is the oldest registered MGA in the Netherlands,
chassis number HDR 43/10590 built on 22-24 November 1955. A Heritage
certificate is present. This fine MGA was extensively 'body off'
restored in the past, the automobile is in excellent to excellent+ condition and the
car drives beautifully. A photo reportage of the restoration is present
as is a file with service invoices and other documents.
The car features silver enameled wire wheels, an aluminium luggage rack,
wind deflectors, immobilizing system, electronic 123 ignition, Stainless
Steel exhaust system, 12 Volt power socket, extra cooling fan, tools,
workshop manual and some spare parts. A beautiful and delightful MGA
roadster ready to enjoy summer!
PThis classic car was sold to the Netherlands
by Smiths-Veglia.
Smiths - Veglia
info@smithsveglia.nl
Telephone international: +31 343 493 031
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