1960 | MG MGA 1600
1960 MG A 1600 '60
1960 MG A 1600 '60
Description
The 1960 MG A 1600 is one of the most beloved roadsters of the 1960s. With its elegant lines, sporty character and authentic driving feel, this model embodies the classic British open-top experience. This example underwent a professional restoration in the past and today presents itself as an interesting basis for further optimisation.
Our Oldtimerfarm inspection team has prepared an expertise report including the following.
### Technical data
- Make: MG
- Model: A 1600
- Year: 1960
- Engine: 1,588 cc four-cylinder
- Transmission: Manual gearbox (4 gears)
- Colour: Red
- Mileage: 16,227 miles (indicated mileage)
- Chassis number: GHNL74208
- Steering position: Left
### Condition and remarks
- Bodywork: Presents well, repainted with signs of use; paint reaction on front fenders due to stickers
- Paintwork: Repainted, with traces of normal use
- Underside: Older restoration, dirty; rust holes in rear floor support
- Tyres: Good tread but old (2003), limited use
- Interior & hood: Restored with signs of use; hood aged
- Engine bay: Older restoration, paint damage from leaking master brake cylinder; fuel lines perished
- Engine: Runs well, tuning required; carburettors need overhaul
- Maintenance: Needed in the short term
- Battery: Recently renewed
- Clutch: Signs of wear; slave cylinder to be replaced
- Gearbox: Wear present; 2nd gear synchronisation defective
- Brakes: Leakage at master brake cylinder, repair required
- Handbrake: Adjustment required; left side not effective
- Electrics: Dashboard, horn, wipers and heater working; fuel gauge defective
- Lights & suspension: Function well
### Strengths
- Beloved British roadster with sporty character
- Older restoration, drives and presents well
- Excellent basis for further optimisation
Available for viewing at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9, 9880 Aalter.
Request the full inspection report via info@oldtimerfarm.be or call +32(0)472.40.13.38.
Visits possible with or without appointment – bridge inspection available upon request.
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Vehicle details
Vehicle data
- Make
- MG
- Model series
- MGA
- Model name
- MGA 1600
- Manufacturer code
- MK I
- First registration date
- Not provided
- Year of manufacture
- 1960
- Mileage (read)
- 16,227 mi
- Chassis number
- Not provided
- Engine number
- Not provided
- Gearbox number
- Not provided
- Matching numbers
- Not provided
- Number of owners
- Not provided
Technical details
- Body style
- Convertible (Roadster)
- Power (kW/hp)
- 58/79
- Cubic capacity (cm³)
- 1588
- Cylinders
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Steering
- Left (LHD)
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Gears
- Not provided
- Transmission
- Rear
- Front brakes
- Not provided
- Rear brakes
- Not provided
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Individual configuration
- Exterior color
- Red
- Manufacturer color name
- -
- Interior color
- Others
- Interior material
- Others
Condition, registration & documentation
- Has Report
- Condition
- Book inspection report
- Registered
- Ready to drive