MG MGA Coupe

the sports car today is an mga

THE MODEL

The MGA was a sports car produced by MG from 1955-1962.

Over its life more than 100,000 examples were produced, with the vast majority being exported to overseas markets. A mere 5,869 units were delivered to the UK.

Over the course of production, the MGA was offered with various different B-Series engines, including the 1,489cc and the 1,598cc. Later years of production also saw the “Twin-Cam”.

All cars were offered with a four speed manual, with some being offered with overdrive.

Rack and pinion steering delivered a direct and confident drive, while the suspension was fully independent to further improve the driving experience.

THIS CAR

Our ‘works inspired’ MGA Coupe has been completely rebuilt with historic rallying in mind.

The current owner has gone to every length to ensure the car will deliver in all terrains and conditions.

See below for the full specification and accompanying spares list:

Engine Specification

1,860 cc – Small Dish Pistons (+60 thou)
10.65:1 Compression Ratio
Pocketed Block
Flat Steel Crank
Harmonic Damped Pulley
Stage 4 Cylinder Head 1.4 inlets (unleaded)
ST Rocker Shaft & Pillars
Cam – Kent 718
1 3/4 SU Carbs – BBW Needles
Ethanol-Proof Floats & Needles
Separate Oil Breather & Tank
Facet Competition Red Top Fuel Pump
Ignitor Electronic Ignition & Coil
Filter King – Fuel Filter
Hi-Torque Starter Motor
Maniflow Exhaust System (2 inch diameter)
Baffled Sump
Screw-on MGB Oil Filter
Oil Cooler
Alternator
Alloy Competition Radiator
Kenlowe Cooling Fan
Uprated Water Pump

Gearbox & Drive

4-Speed All-Synchro w. MGB Overdrive
Reconditioned by Hardy Engineering 2013 (Approx)
Competition Overdrive (Clutch & Solenoid) – Hardy Engineering
Overdrive Switch on Gearstick
Competition Uprated Clutch
Modified Gearbox Cover
Shortened Propshaft
Gearbox & Tunnel Covers mounted over Floor Boards for faster maintenance
Reversing Light operated from Gearbox
4.5:1 Differential with Quaife LSD – Hardy Engineering
Rear Axle Reconditioned Jan 2002 and 2013?

Brakes

MGB Front Calipers & Adapters (Standard Pads Fitted), but Competition Linings in Spares Package
New Rear Drums fitted 2002
Fly-Off Handbrake

Suspension

Uprated MGB Front Shock Absorbers
Negative Camber Front Spring Pan Arms (MGB)
Front Anti-roll Bar
Rare Adjustable Rear Lever Arm Shock Absorbers
Poly-Bushes All Round

Body

Restored 2004 to 2009
Back to bare metal restoration of Chassis and Body
New wings (4), Bonnet, F section sills
Le Mans Air Vent in Front Valence to Carbs
Louvered Bonnet
Oil Cooler Scoop
Modified Bonnet Prop Location
Front Inner Wings Louvered (as per Twin Cam MGA) for additional cooling
Front & Rear Towing Eye
Laminated Front Screen
Mini-van Roof Vent
Strengthened Rear Boot to support Spare Wheel,
S/S Boot Rack modified to carry Spare Wheel with easy spin on/off mount
Resprayed Chariot Red solid colour and lacquered
Front & Rear Mud Guards
Front & Rear S/S Splash Guards under wings
Undersealed, cavities and sills sealed
Alloy Sump Guard
S/S Fuel Tank
Flip-up Alloy Fuel Filler
Spotlight Mounting Brackets
Window winder mechanisms restored

Interior

Roll-cage (specially made and fitted) fully padded – safety devices onto to chassis
Motolita Steering Wheel
Bonnet Interior Light
Boot Interior Light
All lines inside; Electric, Fuel, Brakes
Additional Map Pockets on A panels
Additional storage nets on both doors
Compass Dash Mounted
Brantz International 2 Tripmeter
Slip Ring Steering Wheel Horn Push
Air Horns
Navigator Horn Button
Navigator Wiper Switch
Navigator Map Reading Light
Roll-cage Interior Light – Don Barrow
Driver Washer Wiper Switch
Twin Electric operated Washer Jets
Angled Speedo, Face Operated Trip (reads fast)
Full Harnesses onto Roll-cage
MGA Coupe Leather Seats
Re-carpeted Interior
S/S Door Sill Plates & Door Kick Plates
12V Single Battery
Storage Bin where Second Battery was fitted
Alloy Battery Compartment Cover
Driver Side Door Mirror
Master Isolator Switch under Dash w. Additional Exterior Pull Switch
Route Card Holder
Adjustable Interior Driver Rear View Mirror
Cigarette Lighter Socket for Potti etc
Fire Extinguisher
Rear Shelf
Galvanised Steel Toe Boards
Trafficator Warning Light in front Driver
Auxiliary Fuse Box on Dash
High & Low Beam Headlight Switch on Dash
Driver & Navigator Sun Visors
Oil Warning Light on Dash

SPARES

1600 (1,588cc) Engine, High-Lift Camshaft, Stage 2 Cylinder Head, Balanced, ‘Lined’ Block
Gearbox, Overdrive & Dismantled Gearbox
Standard MGA Radiator
Water Pump
Petrol Tank Guard
4 Sets of Front Springs
Alloy Rocker Cover
I 1/2 SU H4
Second Bonnet Prop
Spare Window Glass x2 (one with old rally stickers)
Front Suspension Lower Arms (non-negative camber – original)
Window Winder Mechanism (Coupe)
4.3 Differential
4.3 Crown Wheel & Pinion
Chariot Red empty can of original colour
EBC Greenstuff Front Disk Brake Pads (partly used)
Rear Brake Shoes VG95
Brake Hoses (Aeroquip)
Facet Red Top Petrol Pump