MG A 1500 Roadster 1957 for sale

Initial model MG A that was a pioneer in the history of British roadsters. It comes in a playful color combination with the navy blue soft top that acts as the cherry on the cake. With the luggage rack on the trunk lid that makes the MG A iconic. The MG A was built from 1955 to 1962 and was the first car to come from the hands of MG designers who brought with them some early aerodynamics, albeit recognizable and functional, and a fresh breeze. After the global return to peace following World War II, MG had only repeated their conventional, producing the MG Y and MG T which had the pleasure of being succeeded by the MG A, which ultimately captured hearts for years. Even today, people still desire it greatly as it changed British automotive history. MG had not suffered much financially during the four hard years of war as they had focused on building aircraft components, maintaining tanks, and distributing weapons. Therefore, there were no financial wounds and they had the means to boldly venture into a completely new and innovative concept. They designed the MG A in 1951 and since the new design deviated so much from MG's usual approach, they decided to 'start all over again'. Literally, in its purest form, as 'A' is not just casually the first letter of the Latin alphabet. The MG A was finally unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1955. It was atypical for MG with a sporty and luxurious look and performance. Under the hood, there was a 1489 cc inline four-cylinder engine, corresponding to the model code '1500', which produced 72 horsepower. After four years of production, in 1959, the engine displacement was increased to 1588 cc, creating the MG A 1600. The following year, it was further updated to 1622 cc, which also increased its power. Between 1958 and 1960, a high-performance sports model was built with a dual overhead cam and a high compression ratio, showing its best performance on the track and achieving victories. In 1962, the MG A was succeeded by the iconic MG B. In total, just over one hundred thousand MG A were sold. MG A 1500 The 1500 is the first of several variants of the MG A. This base model, 'iconic pioneer', fits best, was equipped with the inline four-cylinder engine from the MG Magnette, a sedan that was produced partially alongside the MG A. To give the MG A a bit of sportiness, the engine boasted two carburetors from the British brand SU. Initially, the designs for the MG A were shelved because the CEO of BMC had just entered into a partnership with Austin to establish the famous Austin-Healey brand. However, due to declining sales of MG's Spartan models, which no longer had commercial appeal, it was decided to give the MG A a chance. What history would have been like without the MG A remains a matter of speculation. However, it is certain that it marked a true turning point in the British automotive industry. The MG A 1500 was available as a coupe and as an open roadster. Both versions are sought-after classic cars, revered for their pioneering role in the design of famous British roadsters. Technical information: Body Length (cm): 396 (156 inches) Width (cm): 145 (57 inches) Height (cm): 127 (50 inches) Wheelbase (cm): 239 (94 inches) Weight (kg): lbs) Mechanics Engine: 1489 cc inline four-cylinder front Valves: 8 Fuel system: 2 SU carburetors Transmission: 4-speed manual Drive: RWD Power: 72 hp (54 kW) at 5500 rpm torque: 105 Nm at 3500 rpm Top speed: 150 km/h (93 mph) **