Vehicle Description

Manton Specialist Cars are proudly offering this 1955 example of an MG MGA in unmarked White fitted with the 1489cc B Series engine.

The car is in exceptional condition throughout, with the unmarked paintwork complimented perfectly by the red leather interior and black fabric hood.

Unmarked chrome wire wheels, driving lights and chrome luggage carrier complete the picture of this most desirable classic car.

The car shows a recorded 431 miles and has had 3 owners since returning to the UK in 2005. This car has been owned by the current owner since 2015.

The car not only looks exceptional but drives as well as it looks – a true classic British sports car to be enjoyed this summer.

This MGA was one of three MG cars in the private collection of a noted Morgan Car dealer. His estate have now released these cars to be enjoyed by a new generation of enthusiasts.

A Brief History:

Although an integral part of the newly formed British Motor Corporation (BMC), MG was still referred to as the MG Car Company by everybody in the car industry and by the general public.

During the lifetime of the BMC, from 1952 to 1968, three iconic British sports cars were produced:
• MG TF
• MGA
• MGB

Manton Specialist Cars is delighted to be able to offer an exceptional example of each of these sports cars for sale.
• 1954 MG TF
• 1955 MGA
• 1968 MG Roadster


The MGA 1500 was introduced in 1955 and MGA production ceased in 1962. Number of MGA 1500 built – 58,750

The introduction of the MGA 1500 was a long-awaited event, welcomed by both the motoring public and the press. The new car with an extremely attractive body and flowing lines was destined to become one of today’s most recognised and desirable classic cars. The appeal of the MGA was exceptional, in the first full year of production in 1956, more than 13,000 cars were built, which far exceeded the entire production achieved over a four-year period with the TC.

The 'B' series engine codenamed EX 182 was a direct replacement for the MG TF Midget and was developed from the earlier TD model. Similarly the independent coil spring and wishbone front suspension system was directly related to that of the MG TF, whilst the half-elliptic sprung rear axle was that as fitted to the ZA Magnette. In fact several traditional MG features were incorporated from previous models which included lever arm dampers that formed part of the front suspension wishbone layout and twin six-volt batteries wired in series mounted either side of the prop shaft behind the seats.

The weather equipment was also adopted from previous models being of basic self-assembly with separate side screens incorporating flaps to allow hand signalling.

The dashboard too was a welcome return to traditional styling but with a pronounced absence of octagonal instrumentation. The MGA had sensible circular dials, with the rev counter and speedometer placed in direct sight of the driver behind the steering wheel on each side of the column. The fly-off handbrake was mounted on the side of the transmission tunnel, which was effective and ideally placed, likewise the gear change was precise and located in the optimum position for speed of operation.

Optional extras included a radio and a fresh air heater, and the car could be ordered with standard steel disc wheels or centre-lock wire wheels.

The MGA was an immediate success, with just over 1000 cars being built before the end of 1955 and in 1956 they were streaming through the factory gates at Abingdon at the rate of 300 a week.

Brief technical specifications:

Engine
Type: In line water cooled
No of cylinders: 4
Bore/stroke: 73.025 x 88.9mm
Capacity: 1489cc
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
Valve operation: pushrod overhead valve.
Carburation: Twin semi-downdraught SU.
Power output: 68bhp @ 5500rpm
Maximum torque: 77lb ft @ 3500rpm.
Clutch & Gearbox: Dry clutch, part synchromesh 4 speed manual.
Brakes: Lockheed hydraulic, 10" drums all round.
Tyres: 5.50-15" on 4" rims with steel disc or centre lock wire wheels.
Suspension: Front; coil springs, wishbones and lever arm dampers. Rear; live rear axle, half elliptic leaf springs and lever arm dampers.
Wheelbase: 7'10"
Track: front; 3'0"
Width: 4'9.25"
Price on introduction in 1955: £595
Number built: 58,750
Performance
Maximum speed: 98mph
Acceleration: 0-60: 15.6 secs.
Fuel consumption: approx. 27mpg.

Please contact Toyne for more information about this superb MG MGA on 07493 946389.

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