1960 MG A 1500 Roadster

Registration No: YLT 38
Chassis No: HDT2359439
MOT: Exempt

• Finished in Glacier Blue following a restoration by the previous owner
• Retrimmed interior and many photographs of the restoration
• Offered with a collection of invoices for parts from Moss Motors Ltd and MGOC Spares Ltd

The Syd Enever-designed MG A was a breath of fresh air for the Abingdon marque. 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.

According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, 'YLT 38' is an original right-hand drive example that was built at Abingdon during the week of 21st November 1958 and despatched to the distributor with the following specification: MPH speedometer, 'disc wheels', tonneau cover and adjustable steering column. Extensively restored by its previous keeper, the two-seater is finished in Glacier Blue with Black upholstery (Blue-piped) and a Grey soft-top. Numerous photographs on file help demonstrate the extent of the renovation as do the many receipts from the likes of Moss Motors Ltd and the MGOC Spares Ltd. The vendor was drawn to the MG A because of its colour and period correct details such as the painted wire wheels. Having entrusted the Roadster to a local garage for some mechanical fettling, she was unsettled to be told that the body was not attached to the chassis in keeping with the manufacturer’s original methodology. Lacking the expertise to carry out any necessary work, she has now decided to offer the car to a more ‘hands on’ enthusiast.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760