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- The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2024
- 1959 MG A 1600 Twin-Cam Roadster
1959 MG A 1600 Twin-Cam Roadster
Lot Number: 390
1959 MG A 1600 Twin-Cam Roadster
Absolutely delightful UK-supplied, right-hand drive Twin-Cam, well known and magazine-featured.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th March, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Chariot Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
5252 RE
SUMMARY
Absolutely delightful UK-supplied, right-hand drive Twin-Cam, well known and magazine-featured.
DESCRIPTION
- Coaxing more power from the standard MG A engine was becoming increasingly difficult, so development was concentrated on a twin-overhead camshaft cylinder head for the B-Series block
- The new 1,588cc engine featured a special light alloy cross-flow cylinder head with hemispherical combustion chambers and carried twin overhead camshafts with valve operation via Coventry Climax-style inverted bucket tappets, producing an impressive 108bhp at 6,700rpm
- Considerably faster than the standard MG A, the Twin-Cam could comfortably exceed 110mph and to cope with the increased performance Dunlop disc brakes were fitted all round and Dunlop centre-lock wheels were a distinctive addition. The only other visual identifier was the script 'Twin-Cam' near the vent aside the bonnet
- Presents really well in Chariot Red with a red leather interior and a new tan hood
- Its previous custodian clearly loved this car as he kept it for 25 years!
- With its original 'green' logbook, history back to the 1960s and magazines in which it featured
- With a recent spend of £3,000 Halls MG and guided very attractively, this little Twin-Cam would be an asset to any Collection
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 390
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGA 1600 TWIN CAM
- Variant
- Roadster
- Registration Number
- 5252 RE
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- YD12313
- Engine Number
- 16GB/U/2095
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Chariot Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Simon Langsdale
- Car Specialist
- simon@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
CONTACTSCORE:
99 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 25th March between 9am and 2pm.
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