1961 MG A 1600 MKII Roadster

Registration No: YFF 578
Chassis No: 9HNL2100704
MOT: Exempt

• In current ownership family ownership since 2007
• Desirable 1600 MkII example
• Completed numerous trips to France while in current ownership
• Offered with full weather equipment including side screens

Introduced in March of 1961, the MGA 1600 MkII was the final, and fully-evolved, version of MG's popular sports car. Outwardly, the MkII received face-lifting around the grille and taillights, yet it retained the classic and elegant Roadster silhouette and dimensions. Under the hood lay the biggest change; some 10 more horsepower than the standard 1600, brought a larger (1622cc) capacity version of the BMC B-Series engine, with bigger valves and re-engineered combustion chambers. The model also featured a higher rear axle ratio for more relaxed high-speed driving, with acceleration was better and the top speed raised to considerably over 100 mph. By the time the MGA gave way to the MGB in 1962, 8,198 MkII Roadsters and 521 Coupés had been produced, the rarest of the non-Twin Cam MGAs. Handling characteristics remained as impressive as the earlier cars.

A desirable 1600 MkII example, chassis ‘9HNL2100704’ is one of the first 350 MkIIs produced. Understood to have been supplied new to the United States of America, the MGA was repatriated to the United Kingdom in 1995. Finished in highly attractive Red paintwork with a complementary Tan interior upholstery, the MG is accompanied by its full weather equipment comprising a hood, tonneau cover (both trimmed in Black), and sidescreens with bag, as well as spare wheel cover. Entering into the current family ownership in 2007 to join several other classic and vintage cars and tractors, the MGA was used regularly in the first decade of ownership, including completing many trips to France. Described by the vendor as a highly usable example, the MG is due to be supplied with a fresh battery for sale and is accompanied by a current V5C document and a collection of receipts.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452