1962 MG MGA 1600 Roadster

The MGA design dates back to 1952, when designer Syd Enever created a streamlined body for George Philips' TD Le Mans car. The lower, modern streamlined look was a major departure for MG so it was given the MGA designation, the first of a new line. The car was officially launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1955. A total of 101,081 units were sold 1955-62. In 1960 the Mark II was introduced, offering a larger, 1622 inline four-cylinder engine with twin SU carburetors producing 80 bhp @ 5500 RPM and mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. It was equipped with disc brakes on the front wheels and drums on the rear, and a higher-ratio rear axle for more relaxed high-speed driving. 8,198 MK. II roadsters and 521 coupes were built.

The car has body-on-frame construction and non-power rack-and-pinion steering. Its low styling was a dramatic break from the more upright T-type cars that had preceded it.

This example, equipped with white-wall tires and wire wheels (which were factory approved options) has won several awards, including 3rd in Class at the Hillsborough (2007 and 2008) and 1st Place MGA MKII National Award at the 2012 NAMGAR GT in Reno, NV.