1960 MG MGA 1600

Description

The MGA entered the market in 1955 as a clean break from the upright, separate-fender styling of the T-series — a fully enveloped body, a lower center of gravity, and a more modern chassis.

The 1600 designation, introduced for 1959, brought a displacement increase to 1,588cc and, more significantly, front disc brakes as standard equipment. The MGA 1600 remained in production through 1961.

This 1960 MGA 1600 is finished in red over a tan interior and was reportedly held by a single family from the mid-1970s until 2020, when it was acquired by the current owner and sent to Tuxedo Motorsport in New Jersey for body refurbishment and a repaint. Work at that time included panel realignment, replacement body piping, and fitting a new front grille. Additional mechanical work said to have been performed under the seller's ownership includes replacement of the starter, clutch, and battery.

The tan interior kit, which was installed in 2017 prior to the seller’s acquisition, seats the driver and passenger behind a faux wood dashboard with Smiths instrumentation. A side mirror has been fitted, and the car is not currently equipped with a folding roof.

This 1960 MG MGA 1600 is offered with a clean New Jersey title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Single-family ownership from mid-1970s through 2020

• Body refurbishment and repaint completed 2020 by Tuxedo Motorsport

• Finished in red over tan upholstery

• Wire wheels and factory front disc brakes

Factory Equipment

• 1,588cc inline-four engine with twin SU carburetors

• 4-speed manual transmission

• Front disc / rear drum brakes

• Wire wheels

• Front independent suspension with coil springs

• Rear live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs

• Rack-and-pinion steering

• Fold-flat windshield

• Chrome bumpers front and rear

• Chrome headlights

• Bucket seating

Modifications

• Faux wood dashboard

• Aftermarket side mirror

• Tan interior kit installed 2017

Servicing & Documentation

The seller states that the cutch, starter, and battery have been replaced during their ownership, along with the following:

• 2025: Engine tuned

• 2020: Body refurbishment and repaint by Tuxedo Motorsport

  • Panels realigned

  • Body piping replaced

  • Front grille replaced

Known Imperfections

• Images detailing the vehicle’s condition are available in the gallery

• Wear consistent with use since 2020 refurbishment

• Soft top frame is not installed

Ownership History

This 1960 MG MGA was acquired by the seller in 2020.

Additional Information

The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle assigned VIN number "GHNL78978" shown on a decal in the door jamb corresponds with the title.