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A VERY rare MGA Indeed!
Over time, the term “Deluxe” has come to be used for pushrod engined cars with twin-cam bodies, competition suspension, four wheel discs and 'knock-off' wheels. Records indicate that around 70 roadsters left the factory built to this specification. Today, the 'Deluxe' is the most sought after MGA to own because it combines all the attributes of the Twin Cam model, but instead of the twin-cam engine, it's powered by the ever-durable B-series, making it the one MGA that incorporates the best of everything.
This fabulous 1960 MGA 1600 Mk1 'Deluxe' Roadster is indeed one of those rare 70 cars and is superbly finished in Iris Blue, with Black leather seats piped in Iris Blue, black carpets, and an Air Force Blue soft top and side screens. It left the factory with a Twin cam chassis, Twin cam body, close-ratio gearbox, four-wheel disc brakes, Dunlop centre lock disc wheels, Road Speed tyres, oil cooler, centigrade thermometer, 'Competition Deluxe' seats, separate brake/ clutch master cylinders, a heater, full weather equipment, and a 'Tonneau' cover. Initially built in left-hand drive and exported, it was converted to right-hand drive on its return to the UK.
As is obvious for all to see, the fastidious total nut and bolt restoration has resulted in a car that is now Concours standard, amply demonstrated by its accumulation of many MGCC Concours awards. The car is supplied with lots of history including its MGA 1600 Drivers Handbook, the BMI Heritage Trust Certificate confirming 'Matching Numbers', the appropriate MG registration number 9802 MG and its original complete tool kit., It has featured in several MG books and publications including “Original MGA” by Anders Ditlev Clausager and the TV program "An MG is Born". (Available on YouTube – Programme 2)
This car has been kept as part of a private collection for the last six years – the collection is now being greatly reduced in number and so the car is reluctanty offered for sale. Here is an opportunity to purchase a true "Concours" contender at a fraction of what it would cost to build today. Although it was restored a number of years ago it has been kept in outstanding condition and would require very little work to make it a "winner" again. It is a very rare car in MGA circles and can only appreciate in value over time. If you are seriously in the market for an MGA Roadster come and see this one!!
