MG - A 1600 - 1960
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€ 4,000
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Selected by Franco Vigorito
Seasoned classic car expert with COO experience at Ferrari Hill Climb Racing Team.
Estimate € 39,000 - € 43,000
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MG A 1600, 1960, located in Spain, 6,300 km, manual transmission, petrol, black, 75 hp, matching numbers and matching colours, Spanish registration, CoC not present, MOT valid until 2030-01-19, overall in very good condition.
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GENERAL:
The 1960 MG A 1600 is one of post-war British sports cars emblematic for its stylish lines and charismatic road silhouette. Introduced originally in 1955 to replace the traditional T-Type with squared lines, the MGA series represented a true aerodynamic and aesthetic revolution for the marque, drawing direct inspiration from the aerodynamic prototype by Uley designed by Syd Enever for the 1951 Le Mans 24 Hours. The 1600 variant, introduced in May 1959, brought key safety and performance improvements, notably the adoption of front Lockheed disc brakes and the enlarged B-series engine to 1,588 cc with a high-compression cylinder head that raised power to 79.5 hp at 5,600 rpm. Visually, the 1600 model is externally distinguished from its 1.5-liter predecessor by the
GENERAL:
The 1960 MG A 1600 is one of post-war British sports cars emblematic for its stylish lines and charismatic road silhouette. Introduced originally in 1955 to replace the traditional T-Type with squared lines, the MGA series represented a true aerodynamic and aesthetic revolution for the marque, drawing direct inspiration from the aerodynamic prototype by Uley designed by Syd Enever for the 1951 Le Mans 24 Hours. The 1600 variant, introduced in May 1959, brought key safety and performance improvements, notably the adoption of front Lockheed disc brakes and the enlarged B-series engine to 1,588 cc with a high-compression cylinder head that raised power to 79.5 hp at 5,600 rpm. Visually, the 1600 model is externally distinguished from its 1.5-liter predecessor by the
Details
Brand
MG
Model type
A 1600
Year
1960
Located in
Spain
Mileage reading
6300 km
Registration papers
with Spanish registration
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Black
Horse power
75
Cubic capacity
1600
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
Yes
Date until valid MOT
January 19, 2030
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
No
Certificate available
No
Condition (Paint & body)
Excellent: requiring no conventional body or paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Very Good: clean, showing minimal wear. May require replacement of minor missing or broken parts
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Excellent: frame/structure is in a perfect condition, no signs of rust or damages
Condition (Mechanical)
Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service
Condition (Overall)
Very good condition: minimal signs of wear
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