1961 | MG MGA 1600

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 was replaced by the MGB in May 1962.

This very rare 1961 MGA Mk. II (1622cc) Fixed Head Coupe, is one of only 219 vehicles ever manufactured before production ceased in 1962 (so only manufactured for two years) being finished in bright red with red/black leather trim and chrome wire wheels. The car has undergone a total nut and bolt rebuild, including new leather trim and was just finished in 2025. The chassis has been waxoiled during the restoration along with all new chromework, glass and rubber, new rack and pinion steering, new shock absorbers, new crown wheel and pinion, new disc brakes, wheel bearings and the list goes on. The paperwork shows that in 2015 the engine was rebuilt (approximately 3,000 miles ago from MoT history) including light alloy Hrg crossflow head (now lead free fuel) supplied by brown and gammons and a new gear box supplied by Peter Wood of Twyford, Bucks, along with the new clutch etc. The car comes with old MoTs dating back from 1979 showing a mileage of 60,376 at that time, so in the last 46 years this lovely MGA has only done 8,000 miles. Having only six previous owners from new, along with bills incurred during the restoration, it presents as a great investment and particularly fun to drive what is a rare example of this popular British marque. Consigned by James Good.

Lot details
Year: 1961
Make: MGA
Model: Mk. II Fixed Head Coupe
Registration: 906 NOJ
Chassis No: GHD2102396
Engine No: tba
Mileage: 68,877


* Only three owners from 1961 to 2014

* Rare fixed head coupe, one of only 219 produced