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1967 MGA Roadster Nicely Restored Example ready for the road
The MGA is a sports car that was produced by MG from 1955 until 1962.
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. 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. A new chassis was designed with the side members further apart and the floor attached to the bottom rather than the top of the frame sections. As it was so different from the older MG models it was called the MGA, the "first of a new line" to quote the contemporary advertising. There was also a new engine available, therefore the car did not have the originally intended XPAG unit but was fitted with the BMC B-series engine allowing a lower bonnet line. The MGA convertible had no exterior door handles, however the coupe had door handles.
The 1489 cc engine fitted with twin H4 type SU Carburettors produced 68 hp at first, but was soon uprated to 72 hp Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes were used on all wheels. Featuring a four-speed gearbox, suspension was independent with coil springs and wishbones at the front and a rigid axle with semi-elliptic springs at the rear. Steering was by rack and pinion. The car was available with either wire-spoked or steel-disc road wheels. A total of 101,081 units were marketed through the end of production in July 1962, the vast majority of which were exported. 5869 cars were sold on the home market.
The MGA is one of the most accessible British Sports Car of the era, easily maintained with strong club support and parts availability. Really one of the most beautiful little cars from the era, they are great fun, handle well, and are a solid investment with gently rising prices,
This lovely example is a fully restored car finished in the Desirable Red/Black Livery. Featuring Chrome Wire Wheels, and with a correct set of Side Curtains, tools and manuals, this great MGA needs nothing really to be immediately enjoyed. The car runs without fault and everything works-its just a great example you can have many miles of exciting seat of your pants driving in wihtout concern.