MGA MK2, fitted as an extra with the sought-after wire-spoke wheels and a chrome boot rack. A car that runs and drives well. With leather upholstery. The MGA was produced from 1955 to 1962. During that period, 101,081 units were built. However, as early as 1952, a prototype (EX175, registration HM06) featuring TD mechanics was presented 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, however, rejected further development, as he had recently decided to put the Austin-Healey 100 into production. This decision, incidentally, 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) took to the track, and 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 a spare wheel mounted at the rear.The MGA, as it appeared in 1955, was a two-seater roadster with a 1489 cc engine (XPEG series) mated to a four-speed gearbox. With 72 hp at 5500 rpm, the top speed was just under 160 km/h. Drum brakes were fitted all round, whilst the car was delivered as standard on steel disc wheels. Central Locking wire-spoke wheels were an optional extra. To meet the demands of customers who wanted more power for their MGA, the MGA 1600 was introduced in May 1959. This model featured the Twin-Cam’s 1558 cc engine, but without the twin overhead camshafts. In this form, the engine produced 80 bhp at 5600 rpm, enabling the MGA 1600 to (just) exceed the magical 100 mph mark. To ensure the increased power could be used safely, Lockheed disc brakes were fitted at the front; drum brakes were retained at the rear. The 1600 was available in both coupé and roadster versions. However, as the 1588 cc engine was not used anywhere else within BMC, production of the MGA 1600 was discontinued in June 1961 on economic grounds. By then, 31,501 units had been built. Its successor turned out to be the MGA 1600 MKII. The only (technical) difference was the larger (1622 cc) engine, which 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; from June 1962 to September 1962, only the roadster was 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

