1959 MGA FIXED HEAD COUPE Registration Number: NMY 68 Chass...

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£10,000

1959 MGA FIXED HEAD COUPE

Registration Number: NMY 68
Chassis Number: GHD77659
Recorded Mileage: 28,250 miles

- Original RHD specification
- In current ownership since 2006
- Subject to previous restoration

For the debut of its new MGA in 1955, MG wisely chose that year’s Le Mans 24 Hour race. After a succession of open-wheeled models there were fears of an adverse reaction to such a streamlined car, and it was felt that by showing the MGA in competition first the aerodynamic shape would be accepted as a performance essential. There had been some delays however in getting the go-ahead for production, MG owner initially BMC declining, having already agreed with Donald Healey to build the Austin Healey 100. It was the success of a highly streamlined MGA prototype, which took several records up to 153mph, which finally persuaded BMC to relent.

The car was an instant success and in 1956 the roadster was joined by a fixed head coupé.

Despatched when new as a personal export in October 1959, by the late 1960s this restored MGA Coupe had returned to the UK, residing in Goole, North Yorkshire. The MG later travelled down south to the London area in the 1980s, then across to Wrexham, and finally to a Somerset-based enthusiast from 2006. In current ownership the MGA has benefitted from a restoration by a local classic-car specialist, using a replacement rust-free bodytub but retaining the original closing panels. The detailed history file contains a number of receipts dating back to the 1980s, more recent restoration bills and photographs in current ownership, a Heritage certificate, also MoT certificates and tax discs dating back to the mid-1980s. Additionally included are a current V5C, older V5C and Vehicle Registration Document, and continuation green log book. More recently the MGA has been dry stored and unused, and so may benefit from a light amount of recommissioning.

Finished in Chariot Red with matching red interior, this is a charming hard top version of MG’s classic late 1950s sports car.