1960 | MG MGA 1600

MGA Sports Roadster, right-hand-drive, first registered 14.06.1960

UK Registration No 6052 JH

Mileage: 3.033 km since complete restoration in 1993

Stored in heated garage in Tuscany; normal traces of use only

This car was thourougly restored from scratch in 1993 by an MGA UK workshop who owned  and raced several MGA’s.  The restoration included:

**Technical **

Stripping of the chassis to its bones, sandblasting, priming and repainting

Individual part by part restoration; sourcing MGA spare parts only, as needed

Engine upgraded to 1800 cc through bore and stroke enhancements; totally overhauled

Expanded fin capacity to ensure improved cooling

Dual clutch disc to facilitate ease of gear change and driving

Brake booster (hidden) to aid improved braking

’’Weber’’ twin carburettors to improve engine performance (acceleration and power)

** Exterior and Interior**

’’Hermes’’ leather throughout for upholstery; fitted by one of Aston Martin’s workshops

RR ’’Royal Blue’’ exterior colour; extensively applied in several layers

All chrome parts stripped and re-chromed by UK expert company

All dashboard knobs, gearshift knob and instrument gauge borders manufactured from billet aluminium with engraved enamelled symbols

Instrument gauge facias restored and lettering repainted in matching blue.

’’Nardi’’ wooden 3-spoke steering wheel

Original soft-top roof  and new roadster cover also available (not on photo)