Used MG MGA

From 1955 through 1962, the MG division of the world-renowned British Motor Corporation produced the sports car known as the MGA. It has been quite some time since the last unit was produced and released to the market. Still, many car aficionados remember the MGA very fondly simply because it was one of the best sports cars in its time. With over a hundred thousand units sold all over the world, you can definitely say the MGA was able to grab the hearts of so many people during its short production stint. Back in 1952, the MGA’s first design was created by Syd Enever, producing a streamlined body for the George Philips’ TD Le Mans car. The main problem with this design, however, lies in the fact that the driver had quite the high seating position, making driving a bit uncomfortable. This was due to the limitations that came with the use of the TD chassis. Not long after, a new chassis was developed, along with the incorporation of the BMC corporate B-Series type engine. With its body-on-frame type of design, the used MG MGA was given rear wheel drive capabilities and the 4-speed gearbox. Independent suspension through coil springs and wishbones strategically located at the front, it was also given a rigid axle complete with semi-elliptic springs found at the rear portion. Rack and pinion steering was incorporated, but this was not power-assisted. Owners had the choice of either steel disc road wheels or wire-spoked ones. The 1500, in particular, came with the 1489 cc engine, capable of producing 68 hp. Not long after that, the engine was upgraded to produce 72 hp, and a coupé version was also released. The Twin-Cam model was then added to the product range in 1958, using the high compression DOHC aluminum cylinder head version of the B-Series engine. This time around, the engine was already capable of producing 108 hp. With 4-wheel disc brakes added by Dunlop, the MGA became more and more recognized. However, its temperamental engine did come with warranty problems so the Twin-Cam cars were dropped, thereby giving way to the 1600 and the 1600 DeLuxe. As a standard, the cars were given the updated 1588 cc engine, capable of producing 78 bhp. Front discs were then fitted, though drums remained for its rear. Exterior-wise, the 1600 was pretty much the same as the 1500, with just a few differences in the front turn indicators, the separate stop/tail. The rear turn lamps, and the badging. The 1600 DeLuxe versions, on the other hand, were given the 4-wheel disc brakes of the old Twin-Cam and leftover special wheels. Overall, the MGA did pretty well during its short production. You can still see them on the streets nowadays, though most of them remain in car aficionado’s garages as collected items.