MGA - the best seller BMC didnt want

The MGA was the best selling sports car in the world in the 1950s, but almost didnt happen. This resto modded car takes the fantastic MGA formula to the next level!

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[mikerichards]

MGA - simple and elegant. I think you're right: they're often overlooked. One thinks "it's just an old car" but everything i see one I realise how pretty they are, and this video shows they're competent sports cars too!

[iainmacleod]

When I was born in 1963 my late father drove an MGA hardtop with the B series engine. Its registration number was YYK 30. My parents always maintained that it was a firm favourite which had to be traded in for a Jag Mark 2 due to a growing family. Subsequently my father bought my mother an MGB GT new in August 1972. Lovely simple cars.

[lesklower]

These are pretty car designed by men who knew how to design a sports car looks fast standing still and this MGA with its improvements which don't detract but enhance the driving experience and what driving reasonably fast around B roads this will sell quickly

[dennisnichols]

Don't forget the coupe of which I have a 1959 1500cc example! Did you know most cars came with a telescoping steering wheel adjusted by a nut on the column under the dash? Lovely video!

[seancooke]

Absolutely stunning. Great engine.
Really suits the Teeedy look.
BMC, British Leyland, Austin Rover, Rover, MG Rover, when they got it right it was fabulous, when they didn't it was a real shambles.

[gryfandjane]

Well, that one’s an absolute gem. I’m an MG fan here in the US, and have owned a Midget for going on 30 years. The A is one of my favorite MG models, and this one looks superb!

[smiffysmurfy]

That car looked an awful lot of fun and such a good colour for it too. It's nice that you mentioned Bill Boddy (WB) as he's always (along with Jenks, of course) been a motoring hero of mine. I recall that he was also very fond of the VW Beetle too.

[AdamLeask]

This MGA has such tasteful modifications to it, the perfect blend to make it usable and enjoyable. Fabulous review, I'm now going to go and hunt the classifieds here in New Zealand!

[Rich-]

They were the days, never to be repeated I doubt. Can't beat a good convertable on a sunny day, just waiting for that one sunny day we get each year to go for a blast, lol. Great vid thanks.

[robredz]

father had an MGA wish I had that now, he later had an Austin Healy Sprite GEY 210E was the 1275 cc version it's another one I wish I had now.

[maxidyne]

Stunning car, love it! Such a clean and elegant design. Makes me miss my MG Midget a bit. In that car you also sit right on the asphalt. Great review Matt, love the period clothing 👍

[anthonystevens]

A beautiful timeless design classic, so nice that every home should have one. Seriously though what a car. Obviously back in those days theft from the car was not considered too much and is arguably still the case with open toppers. I still want one though. listening to the 'light' channel on longwave (1500 meters if I recall correctly). AM wireless sound radio. Why was I born so many years later. Many thanks for sharing, another top job Matt.

[fhwolthuis]

Very beautiful and tasteful car. Lovely Vredestein Sprint Classic tyres on the front axle 👍🏼

[michaelnaughton]

Fair comments on the quality of this production. Perhaps less quantity and more quality would see the growth he obviously chases.

[profrumpo]

Beautiful car, someone is really going to enjoy owing it, and the improvements are sympathetic and make using it in modern traffic more enjoyable. Terrific review as usual, much thanks.

[MGBetts]

I always found the MGA the most exciting of all the MGs.

[alexpanting]

Had my eye on thus advert on ebay and car and classic, the stage 2 b series and 5 speed would make it epic

[philiptidmarsh]

I really enjoyed that one Matt, the car looks stunning with the modifications. In fact it is probably my favourite of your reviews

[tonys]

Nostalgia by the tank full, when UK Ltd. built cars that were world beating, the A coming out when it was still export or go bust. Dad always went misty eyed whenever one roared past our MM, he did the same when a Triumph Speed Twin or a Norton overtook. His old Douglas flat tank languishing at the back of the garage.

[michaeltutty]

What a gorgeous car indeed. I am rather surprised to see a very nicely and carefully modified car with the regular A grill. The design of that grill had a flaw, in that it moved aie up and around the radiator, which could lead to overheating. Twin Cam cars had a different unit with vertical bars that flowed air much better. Thete was a run of SOHC cars that were fitted with that Twin Cam grill. It made a huge difference.