MG MGA

Coupe - (1961)

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  • Car Type CATEGORY

    Coupe

  • Transmission TRANSMISSION

    Manual

  • COLOUR

    Grey

  • MILEAGE

    18041

  • Fuel FUEL

    Petrol

  • CC CC

    1600CC

  • Year YEAR

    1961

MG MGA

Coupe - (1961)

1961 MGA 1600 Coupe in Dove Grey with red interior.
When the MGA arrived in 1955, it must have come as quite a shock to MG aficionados who had become accustomed to the pre-war look of the company's sports cars. It was a complete departure in styling and its beautiful, streamlined body was right up to the minute in terms of appearance. It was powered by a new engine; MG had decided that the old XPAG unit had had its day and so introduced a much more modern B Series engine that had made its debut in the recently announced Magnette saloon. The 'A' was officially launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1955. Only 5,869 cars were sold on the home market, giving the MGA the highest export percentage of any British car and the much-loved model was replaced by the MGB in May 1962.
In May 1959 the standard cars received an updated engine, now at 1588cc producing 79.5bhp. At the front disc brakes were fitted, but drums remained in the rear.
This lovely 1961 MGA 1600 Coupe is a UK supplied, right hand drive example registered on 24th April 1961 and comes with a heritage certificate showing the car is still in its original colour of Dove Grey with red interior. The car had a major overhaul in 2016 with a Stage 2 tuned unleaded conversion carried out by Ivor Searle (invoice on file), at this time the gearbox was professionally refurbished too. Other work at the time included new clutch, new oil cooler, new front shock absorbers, wheels sandblasted and repainted, SU carbs rejuvenated, new stainless-steel exhaust, new starter motor, with all invoices on file. The interior has been restored and still presents very well as does the paint and chrome work. The car is on the button and upon test drive drove extremely well with the 1600 engine being a real joy to drive. Comes with a large history folder, V5 and heritage certificate. Seriously pretty and quintessentially British, MGAs offer real driving pleasure on the open road and make great entries into local rallies and club events. Absolutely any inspection is welcome. Free U.K mainland delivery. Please call us for any further details or visit our website morseclassics.co.uk. Find us, like and share on Facebook and Instagram @morseclassics

  • Car Type CATEGORY

    Coupe

  • Transmission TRANSMISSION

    Manual

  • COLOUR

    Grey

  • MILEAGE

    18041

  • Fuel FUEL

    Petrol

  • CC CC

    1600CC

  • Year YEAR

    1961

Finance Not Available

  • Car Type CATEGORY

    Coupe

  • Transmission TRANSMISSION

    Manual

  • COLOUR

    Grey

  • MILEAGE

    18041

  • Fuel FUEL

    Petrol

  • CC CC

    1600CC

  • Year YEAR

    1961

  • Car Type CATEGORY

    Coupe

  • Transmission TRANSMISSION

    Manual

  • COLOUR

    Grey

  • MILEAGE

    18041

  • Fuel FUEL

    Petrol

  • CC CC

    1600CC

  • Year YEAR

    1961

  • Body Type
    Coupe
  • Doors
    2
  • Reg Date
    24-04-1961
  • Engine and Drivetrain
    • Engine Capacity
      1600 cc
  • Weight and Capacities
    • Seats
      2
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