Lot details Registration No: 298 BHA Chassis No: HDD13/10849 Mot Expiry: Exempt
- One of only 210 RHD examples built in 1955
- Very original and mostly unrestored
- Red with Black interior
The Syd Enever-designed MGA was a breath of fresh air for the Abingdon marque, as it replaced the last of the venerable T Series cars, whose origins dated all the way back to the TA of 1936. Launched at the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show, it featured a separate chassis penned by Roy Brocklehurst and was powered by the 1489cc straight-four BMC B Series engine. Suspension was independent with coil springs at the front and by live axle hung on semi-elliptic leaf springs at the rear. Braking was by Lockheed drums all-round, and steering was by rack and pinion.
This largely unrestored matching numbers UK market RHD example is one of just 210 cars produced in 1955 and was first registered on 23 March 1956. Originally finished in Mineral Blue, at some point it has been resprayed red. In previous long-term ownership, the vendor recently acquired the car but due to having too many demands on his time from other cars in his collection has decided to reoffer it for sale. Featuring good panel gaps although requiring attention to the cosmetics, this desirable home market car appears to be in very original condition aside from the colour change. The updated Swansea V5C document has now been received from the DVLA and will be forwarded to the successful purchaser. A rare opportunity to acquire an original righthand drive MGA in unmolested condition.
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