21st Sep, 2011 15:00

Imperial War Museum Duxford

 
  Lot 79
 

1956 MG A 1500 Roadster


Lot details
Registration No: PSL 924
Chassis No: HDK23/21701
Mot Expiry: June 2012

Although they were quite different to drive, the origins of the MG TF of 1953 lay in the MG TA of 1936. The Abingdon marque desperately needed a break with tradition and, to quote the company's own advertising, the MG A was the 'first of a new line'. Launched at the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show, the newcomer owed its modern streamlined design to the body Syd Enever created for George Philips' 1951 Le Mans car. The rakish two-seater featured a separate chassis designed by Roy Brocklehurst and was powered by the 1489cc BMC B-Series engine, as used in the MG Magnette Saloon. Suspension was independent with coil springs at the front and featured a live axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear, with steering by rack and pinion. The engines of the early cars produced 68bhp, but this was soon raised to 72bhp. According to a period test by The Motor this was sufficient to power the newcomer to 60mph in 16 seconds and on to almost 100mph. Both Roadster and Coupe versions were offered, and a total of 58,750 were produced before a facelifted model with 1588cc engine was introduced in May 1959.

This right-hand drive export car - originally supplied on disc wheels with adjustable steering column, heater and windscreen washer - was restored between 1998 and 2002; its owner of eleven years claims that with a small amount of detailing it could be concours. Though, with some 4000 miles covered since work was completed the MG is reportedly taking on a beautiful patina which lends it "great presence on the road". The engine is a later 1600 replacement with a fast road cam which the vendor tells us gives "excellent response for modern traffic". The gearbox and diff have been overhauled too and supporting bills will be supplied for all restoration work completed. Still riding on disc wheels, this nicely presented A Roadster is offered for sale with full weather gear / covers, V5C Registration Document, British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, restoration photos and MOT certificate valid until June 2012.
 

All successful bids must be paid in full by midday the day after the auction at the latest.

You can collect your new pride and joy from our venue until 1pm the day following the sale or our partners are on hand to help arrange safe transportation:

               

Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 21st Sep, 2011

View all lots in this sale

Do you have an item to sell?

If so, contact one of our friendly specialists for your free valuation by completing the form below and someone will get back to you as quickly as possible.

If you prefer to speak to humans, don't hesitate to call our office on +44 (0)1925 210035

Contact Us Today!

 

Images

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.


Turning the Page: A New Chapter for H&H Classics
Goon, Goon, Gone: Unique Peter Sellers 1960 Bentley heads to auction
Eclectic 150-plus classic car auction helps round out H&H’s milestone 30th year celebrations
One of the UK’s best driving Aston Martin DB5s heads to auction
Mid-century sports car icons race to Buxton auction
Former front cover ‘star’ heads to auction
Classic British motorcycles shine as 230 lots head to the National Motorcycle Museum auction
Racing legend Patsy Burt's Jaguar XK120 speeds to Buxton auction
22-strong single owner classic motorcycle collection heads to auction
Norton's racing heritage set to ignite the auction stage
Rare Frazer-Nash BMW with rich racing history to be auctioned
“The Rolls-Royce” of the motorcycle world, heads to      auction
Martini inspired Porsche 911 ‘RSR’ Tribute to head under the hammer
Rare ‘Car on Two Wheels’ heads to auction for the first time in 30 years
More than 100 classics sold in H&H’s 30th anniversary sale
Stunning classics worth more than £9 million offered in 30th anniversary auction
Rare Aston Martin DB1 heads to anniversary auction from long-term ownership
Rare Bentleys to star in 30th celebration auction
H&H Classics 30th Anniversary Auction
H&H unveils details of its 30th anniversary celebrations
Classic car owners handed ULEZ lifeline
H&H Classics auction Hurricane X-75 Prototype to National Motorcycle Museum
Vintage and modern classics lead the way at latest H&H sale
H&H offers exceptional range of vehicles spanning 11 individual decades
Pavilion Gardens. Wednesday 26th July 2023
A whimsical blast from the past: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang recreation heads to auction
From Italy with love: auction showcasing the essence of Italian design and sprezzatura
250 Motorcycles & Vintage Scooters Set To Go Under The Hammer!
March of the Mods: Lambretta owned by Paul Weller heads to auction
Lawbreakers to law enforcers: historic scooters with infamous connections up for sale
Jaguar SS100 among £2¼  million worth of classics sold at the Imperial War Museum
British classics to shine at H&H Classics’ sale
Historic Guinness Collection heads to auction
Browse The Catalogue Now! 135 Classic & Performance Cars To Go Under The Hammer.
Robbie Savage’s Ferrari F430 to be sold at H&H Classics
RAC Rally winning ‘Jaguar’ to be sold at auction
Former MP’s Bentley and Facel Vega ‘garage find’ among £1.3m worth of classics hammered away by H&H
Pavilion Gardens, Buxton Auction Preview Video
Genuine ‘matching numbers’ 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback among 89 strong classic car auction
Rare Facel Vega ‘garage find’ heads to auction
Indian 4 and Lambretta DL200
Golden opportunity to acquire famous limited edition Italjet scooter
H&H Classics commences landmark year with sale of 121 cars
‘Brand new’ Porsche 911 heading to auction after 21 years
Brooklands race winning Bentley to go under the hammer
Actor, Sir Michael Caine’s first car, heads to auction. £100,000 - £150,000
A Very Rare Survivor. A 1936 Indian Four. £50,000 - £60,000
A Car that will Unite Romantics and Cynics Alike. A 1937 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Limousine