Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to offer this very early example of one
Britons finest, the MGA. When introduced, the A a completely new
design that changed the direction of the company. The cars were
lower with sleek lines, for roomy interior, low seating position,
and more powerful. Most importantly was the departure of their long
standing "body on frame" design for a "Unibody" construction. The
improvements were immediately noticeable. The car was stiffer, much
more ridged and demonstrated vastly improved handling capabilities.
The A transcended MG to the sports car world and to this day, the
MGA is considered the best overall MG produced.
The 1956 MGA offered here, chassis number HDC 43/ 10174, has been
in the hands of the same owner for over 30 years until our recent
acquisition. The car was built between August 8 and September 8,
1955 making it just the 74th MGA built according to BL Heritage
Limited certificate. The car features an older restoration in its
original Orient Red exterior paint over now Black interior with
black convertible top. Heritage limited also indicates that the car
was an original wire wheel car. The car shows excellent in all
areas still featuring excellent exterior paint, a wonderful
interior with signature banjo style wheel, very tidy engine bay and
stellar underside. Mechanically, the car is just of a fresh service
from University Motors in Grand Rapids, MI and drives out
wonderful. The 1500 cc engine pulls strong in every gear, the
suspension is tight and the handling is excellent. The exhaust puts
off that distinct note of the early MG A sports cars.
MGA's remain highly sought after among sports car and British
motoring enthusiasts. There reliability keep them easy to own, they
remain at a price point for the common man, and they have
consistently gained in value over the years making them a worthy
investment. These cars are elegant and sporty and well received in
all motoring circles.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
