120 - 1961 MG A 1500 ROADSTER

1961 MG A 1500 ROADSTER Chassis Number: HDK43/50602 French collector’s registration certificate • Elegant color scheme • Same owner for 35 years • First version of the legendary roadster No Reserve Since 1945 and the immediate postwar period, the MG T-series cars have left their mark on an entire generation of young enthusiasts and enjoyed immense commercial success. Although they evolved over the years, their overall style already seemed outdated by the mid-1950s. The company with the octagon logo responded, and in 1955, the MGA was born. Its name symbolically marked a break with the past: it was the first MG to feature an entirely new design. The car’s design is simply magical: a true race car approved for the road. Its resolutely modern style relegated the MG T-series models to the status of antiques overnight. The example we are offering, a 1958 roadster, was originally intended for the American market, like 90% of the production run. The date of first registration, listed as July 22, 1961—not 1958—leads us to believe that the car has been in France since that date. Originally red, it is now finished in English green paired with a red interior, creating a stunning effect. The original 1500 engine has been replaced by an MGB 1800, providing greater flexibility and performance. This MGA has been in its current owner’s possession since 1991. Located in the Ain department, it has retained its registration number, 371 MH 01, since 1970! According to its owner, this MGA had been restored before he acquired it; it was likely modified to its current configuration during that time. Since then, he has simply maintained it regularly. Among the recent work done on the car is a complete overhaul of the running gear a few years ago.(invoices) Today, more than 30 years after its purchase, this MGA has developed a beautiful patina that gives it a certain charm, typical of older restorations. Please note that the serial number listed on the registration certificate is 404350602, rather than HDK43505602. 1958 MG A 1500 Roadster Chassis number: HDK43/50602 French classic car registration document • Elegant color scheme • Same owner for 35 years • First version of the legendary roadster From 1945 and the immediate postwar period, the MG T-series cars left their mark on an entire generation of young enthusiasts and enjoyed immense commercial success. Although they had evolved over the years, their overall styling was already looking dated by the mid-1950s. The company with the octagon logo responded, and in 1955 the MGA was born. Its name symbolically marks a break with the past: it was the first MG to feature a completely new design. The car’s design is quite simply magical: a genuine race car approved for road use. Its resolutely modern styling relegated the MG T-series models to the status of antiques overnight. The example we are offering, a 1958 roadster, was originally intended for the American market, like 90 percent of the production run. The date of first registration, recorded as July 22, 1961—rather than 1958—suggests that the car has been in France since that date. Originally red, it is now finished in English green paired with a red interior, creating a very attractive look. The original 1500 engine has been replaced by an MGB 1800, offering greater flexibility and performance. This MGA has been in its current owner’s possession since 1991. Based in the Ain region, it has retained its registration number 371 MH 01 since 1970! According to the owner, this MGA had been restored prior to his purchase; it was likely modified to its current configuration at that time. Since then, he has simply maintained it regularly. Recent work includes a service on the running gear a few years ago (invoices included). Today, more than 30 years after it was purchased, this MGA has developed a beautiful patina that gives it a certain charm, typical of older restorations. Please note that the chassis number shown on the registration document is 404350602, rather than HDK43505602.