1956 MG A ROADSTER Series HDR3313550 Collector's... Lot 50

1956 MG A ROADSTER Series HDR3313550 Collector's registration High-quality restoration Elegant configuration M.G, Morris Garage, belongs to that small and prestigious category of British brands specializing in sport roadsters. In 1946, the T-series MGs that had made the brand famous before the war were put back into production. The "new" model was christened TC, a simple evolution of the 1939 model. A little obsolete with its rigid front axle, the firm with the octagon reacted by making technical and aesthetic evolutions over the years. But the real novelty came in 1955, when two MGs with special bodywork, designated EX 182, competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A few months later, these cars were seen again in customer versions at the Frankfurt Motor Show: the sublime MGA. With its elegant, well-proportioned lines, this "racing" type car was totally in tune with the times, and was offered at a very attractive price - a huge and immediate success. As with Austin Healey, Jaguar and Triumph, the USA absorbed the majority of MGAs built. This figure was a record at the time, as the MGA was the first sports car to exceed the symbolic 100,000 mark. The reliability and robustness of its powertrain, despite a non-synchronized premiere, greatly contributed to its excellent image. Very sporty, the interior is spartan but offers a very complete dashboard and enough room for two. It's a true roadster, with no windows in the doors. The soft top disappears completely. Our example, a 1956 roadster, was like many others delivered new to the USA, and presents itself in near-competitive condition, having undergone a complete restoration a few years ago, during which everything was overhauled from chassis to engine to body. Inspection revealed a near-new underside and perfectly functioning mechanics. The only drawback is that the master cylinder is out of order and needs replacing. 1956 MG A ROADSTER Series HDR3313550 Collector's registration High-quality restoration Elegant configuration M.G, Morris Garage, belongs to that small and prestigious category of British brands specializing in sport roadsters. In 1946, the T-series MGs that had made the brand famous before the war were put back into production. The "new" model was christened TC, a simple evolution of the 1939 model. A little obsolete with its rigid front axle, the firm with the octagon reacted by making technical and aesthetic evolutions over the years. But the real novelty came in 1955, when two MGs with special bodywork, designated EX 182, competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A few months later, these cars were seen again in customer versions at the Frankfurt Motor Show: the sublime MGA. With its elegant, well-proportioned lines, this "racing" type car was totally in tune with the times, and was offered at a very attractive price - a huge and immediate success. As with Austin Healey, Jaguar and Triumph, the USA absorbed the majority of MGAs built. This figure was a record at the time, as the MGA was the first sports car to exceed the symbolic 100,000 mark. The reliability and robustness of its powertrain, despite a non-synchronized premiere, greatly contributed to its excellent image. Very sporty, the interior is spartan but offers a very complete dashboard and enough room for two. It's a true roadster, with no windows in the doors. The soft top disappears completely. Our example, a 1956 roadster, was like many others delivered new to the USA, and presents itself in near-competitive condition, having undergone a complete restoration a few years ago, during which everything from the chassis to the bodywork and engine was overhauled. Inspection revealed a near-new underside and perfectly functioning mechanics. The only drawback is that the master cylinder is out of order and will have to be replaced.