1960 MG MGA 1600

Description

The MGA revolutionized the MG corporation with a completely fresh design departure from the beloved T-series. Its story began in 1951 when MG designer Syd Enever created a sleek, streamlined body for George Philips' TD Le Mans car. The new body design was a radical departure from the articulated fenders and running board of the MG TF. Instead, it featured ponton styling, accentuated by a single-styled envelope that fully enclosed the car's width and length, giving it an uninterrupted and elegant look. The official announcement of the MGA was made on 26 September 1955, and it was finally launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Even though it was a total departure from the cars that came before it, the MGA continued the company’s ethos of “Safety-fast!” proving more than capable of weekend touring or competing in multiple motorsports genres, including being the last foreign manufacturer to race in a NASCAR series until Toyota in 2007. 

Highlights

• Long-term ownership 1960 - 2019

• Finished in Iris blue over a Black leather upholstery

• Powered by a 1.6-liter inline four-cylinder with dual SU carburetors

• Equipped with a four-speed manual transmission

• Reported to be a solid running example, as relayed by the Broad Arrow Car Specialist representing the car

• Please note that while the five-digit odometer displays just over 68,000 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown

• Recent brake system overhaul reported by the consignor within the past year

Features

• Lockheed hydraulic brakes

• Borg and Beck single-plate dry clutch

• Dual bucket seats

• Wood-rimmed, three-spoke Moto-Lita steering wheel

• 15-inch painted steel wheels

• Luggage rack

• Door pockets

• Twin fender-mounted review mirrors

• Chrome gas cap

• Smiths heater

• Map reading light

• Self-parking windshield wipers

• Direct rack-and-pinion steering

• Twin batteries mounted in balanced positions behind the seats 

Known Imperfections

• Minor cracks and chips in the paint

• The hubcaps are missing

Included

• Spare tire with cover

• Hand starting crank

Ownership History

An original-owner example from 1960 until 2019, the seller reports he received the car in trade for renovations performed on the original owner’s house. While under the care of the current owner, it has received a recent brake system overhaul within the past year.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Alexander Keck Phone: 402.617.9770 email: akeck@hagerty.com

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