1959 MGA Twin-Cam Roadster
Chassis No. YD3/754
Body No. 61241
Specification: LHD, North American Market
Original Colors: Orient Red, Black Upholstery and Top
Among the Most Collectable MGs Ever Produced
Expertly Restored by the Premier MGA Twin-Cam Specialist (2014)
Offered With British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate
1 of 2,111 Examples Constructed for the Serious Racing Devotee
Fastidiously Pampered from Enthusiast Ownership
Less than 1k-miles Driven Since Concours Restoration
Outstanding Candidate for Concours, Vintage Tours & Rallies
Weather Equipment: Side Curtains and Full-Cab Tonneau Cover
Complete with Owner's Manual, Tool Roll, Spare Tire with Cover,
Engine Crank, Jack, Thor Hammer, Air Pump and Emergency
Accessories
Inspired by George Phillips' MG TD-based 1951 Le Mans special and
refined by Sydney Enever and his design team, the MGA debuted in
September 1955 as a radical departure for MG. The desire for a
competition-oriented model spurred development of the MGA Twin-Cam,
released for sale in early 1958. A significant performance leap,
the 1,600 cc twin-cam engine delivered top speeds in excess of 110
mph, matched by improved gearbox ratios, a higher final drive,
Dunlop four-wheel disc brakes, and strong yet lightweight disc-type
"knock-off" wheels. Only 2,111 Twin-Cam MGA's were built through
early 1960, and the model remains one of the most coveted and
satisfying British sports cars produced.
According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust
Certificate, this 1959 MGA Twin-Cam Roadster is an original
left-hand-drive export model was completed late October 1958, and
later purchased and titled as a 1960. Factory equipment included
Dunlop center-lock disc wheels; Dunlop four-wheel disc brakes,
heater, and black tonneau cover: finished in Orient Red over black
upholstery - the colors and equipment it displays today.
YD3/754 would receive an extensive nut-and-bolt concours
restoration by Twin-Cam specialist Jim Alcorn's Auto Vintagery of
La Jolla, California. Amongst the absolute finest MGs we have ever
offered, limited mileage been traveled since completion of the
work, while the Twin-Cam has enjoyed fastidious care and proper
storage.
Race on Saturday, Show on Sunday, and Drive on Monday, this
exceptional MGA Twin-Cam Roadster is a versatile sportscar - eager
for immediate enjoyment at nearly any vintage automotive event.
One of the finest examples we have seen!
$119,500.00
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department at (281) 497-1000 or
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