MGA MK2, additionally equipped with the sought-after wire wheels and a chrome luggage rack. Smooth-running and driving car. With leather upholstery. The MGA was produced from 1955 to 1962. During that period, 101,081 units were built. However, in 1952, a prototype (EX175, registration number HM06) with TD mechanics was shown to the then head of BMC, Leonard Lord. This prototype was largely based on the UMG400, a TD special raced by George Philips in 1951 during the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Lord rejected further developments, however, because he had recently decided to put the Austin-Healey 100 into production. This decision led to the modernisation of the TD and the development of the TF. But eventually the time had come: at Le Mans in 1955, three MGAs (aluminium prototypes, EX182) competed, and a little later that year the first production MGAs appeared. With its low profile and streamlined bodywork, the MGA differed greatly from its predecessors with their traditional square radiators, separate mudguards and headlights, and square fuel tank with spare wheel at the rear.The MGA, as it appeared in 1955, was a two-seater roadster with a 1489 cc engine (XPEG series) coupled to a four-speed gearbox. With 72 hp at 5500 rpm, its top speed was just under 160 km/h. Drum brakes were fitted all round, while the car was delivered with steel disc wheels as standard. Central locking wire-spoke wheels were an extra. In order to meet the demands of customers who wanted more power for their MGA, the MGA 1600 was introduced in May 1959. It had the 1558 cc engine from the Twin-Cam, but without the double overhead camshafts. In this form, the engine delivered 80 hp at 5600 rpm, enabling the MGA 1600 to (just) exceed the magical 100 mph barrier. In order to be able to use the increased power safely, Lockheed disc brakes were fitted at the front; the drum brakes remained at the rear. The 1600 was available in both coupé and roadster versions. However, because the 1588 cc engine was not used anywhere else within BMC, production of the MGA 1600 was discontinued in June 1961 for economic reasons. By then, 31,501 units had been built. The successor turned out to be the MGA 1600 MKII. The only (technical) difference was the larger (1622 cc) engine that delivered 93 hp at 5500 rpm. The increased power mainly benefited acceleration. Until June 1962, the MGA 1600 MKII was available as a coupé and roadster, but between June 1962 and September 1962, only the roadster was still available. Production of the MGA then came to an end and work began on the MG B. A total of 8,719 units of the 1600 MKII were built.
- FuelPetrol
- Body TypesCabriolet
- TransmissionManual
- Exterior ColourRed
- Number of doors2

