1959 MG MGA
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The MGA is a sports car that was produced by MG from 1955 to 1962. The MGA replaced the MG TF 1500 Midget and represented a complete styling break from MG's earlier sports cars. Announced on 26 September 1955 the car was officially launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show. A total of 101,081 units were sold through the end of production in July 1962, the vast majority of which were exported. Only 5869 cars were sold on the home market, the lowest percentage of any British car. Then was replaced by the MGB. The 1500 cc flat 4 engine produced 68 hp in the first year, but was soon uprated to 72 hp for the following. Lockheed hydraulic drum brakes were used on all wheels as this restoration is 95% correct. A 4-speed gearbox was equipped on this car. The suspension is independent with coil springs...