MGA 1600 Roadster

1960 MGA 1600

Visiting old friends

These cars are made to drive! Have fun out there!

A beautiful Mississippi Sunday Afternoon Cruisin down the Natchez Trace.

Photo of my recently restored 1960 MGA 1600.

This photo shows the voluptuous lines of an MGA. My car has an MGB 1800 engine with fast street cam, MSX crossflow aluminum head, 1 3/4 SU’s and true dual exhaust. Excitingly loud and sounds great.

My mom & dad in the 1960 MGA they bought new, sold in the mid-60's and that I found in a barn, restored to original and sent them on a drive 55 years later!

My first car, purchased in 1969. Wrecked in '74, stored till recently. Restored during COVID and now back on the road! Photo taken at Inn of the Mountain Gods, Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Purchased 1980. Seller moved from Walnut Creek, CA to Boston, MA where I purchased. Stored 1984-2001, Rebuild 2001-2004. Drive 200-300 miles per years since rebuild. Love it!

1961 MGA 1600 Roadster restored by Robert "Bob" Nicolle in 2005. Car was gifted to his son, Noel Nicolle in July 2020. Photo taken in Huntsville, Alabama February 2021.

Hi, Laura and I have owned our 60 "A" since 1975 we bought he with our wedding money . She was yellow 3 flat tires and a duck tape top. She has just gone through it's 3rd rebuild. Hope to see you.

A slight "resto-mod". 1800cc MGB engine with T9 transmission. MGB front spindles. VTO Retro4 wheels. Speedhut digital gauges with GPS speedometer. Aluminum radiator. 12V-Neg ground with alternator.

I purchased this car in the Fall of 2012. I bought it as a retirement project and worked “full time” on it, 5 days a week for 21 months. All the work was done by myself in my home garage with the exception of the motor which was done by “The MG Doc” John Mangles in St Louis. This photo was taken in Funks Grove, Illinois on old Route 66.

I like the clouds in this shot taken at Lake Sherwood, CA.

Home at last. Returned home after a 5 year restoration - much longer than it should have been!

Photo taken by my son Scott at John Deere World Headquarters just a block from our home in Silvis, IL.

My wife and I taking home our first trophy (2nd place). It’s not about the awards, it’s all about meeting other MG owners, sharing stories and reliving memories!

Nothing beats the driving experience. Photo taken by my wife as she and my son passed by on the way home from another fun show.

Frame up restoration completed many years ago. Recent repainting after an all too close encounter with a deer.

What a beautiful day to take the A for a ride. Navigator, daughter Lauren, is enjoying the views as well. Purchased in 1980, garaged for 20 years while our family grew, is now ready for the road it was made to drive. The restoration started in 2002. Striped down, new nuts and bolts everywhere, wood floors, gauges, fuel sending unit, tank, carbs, wiring and of course a beautiful black paint job and new rag top. Now it is such a joy to jump in and go. But don’t forget the AAA card and your cell phone.

‘L’il Red”, Rauch’s 1961 MGA 1600 Roadster, poses in Key West at the first Key West Regional event.

3 year restoration project

Red on Black

This is my MGA GHNL69444, which I found last summer. After some initial “sorting” it is running strong. It has an early MGB 1800 engine with an MGA transmission and rear end. The performance with this combination is excellent and makes for a great driver. I’ve enjoyed this car so much that I just picked up an MGTA TA3169 which I hope to have running soon.

Just purchased August 21, 2012—previous owner did a 15 year restoration, plus high quality professional paint and engine redo. What a blast—the biggest thing for me is how beautiful it is, and how much fun it is to drive at legal speeds—even at 30—much more fun than the modern German sports car I had before it, and I’ve discovered many gorgeous back roads, with more to come!

1st Place Win at the 2010 British Car Day at Bronte Park in Burlington, Ontario

The British Car Day at Bronte Park in Burlington ON is an annual event that draws over 1200 great British cars to it, it’s a great day. Here is one more picture of my MGA that won 1st Place in 2010.

This is my 1961 MGA…...recently replaced gear box with a Ford Sierra 5 speed….

This picture was taken the day the car arrived here in Denmark after 3 weeks sea transportation in a container from LA, California. The picture was taken also to show the seller that his well kept car had arrived safely to Denmark. A bit closer to Abingdon.

I bought my 1961 MGA 1600 MKI in July this year. I’ve lived in NC for 2.5 years, being an English chap, I’ve always owned MGs (B’s Sprites and an MG1300 sedan) and dreamed of an A roadster, the ultimate in looks department. English ones are thin on the ground and the damp climate takes it’s toll. Mine has covered 39,000 miles which I guess is genuine, as the engine runs well and the body is fantastic, no evidence of rust or welding. The previous owner fitted a MKII grill for some reason (anyone fancy a swap?). The car spent most of it’s life in Puerto Rico, before the owner died sadly and his son sold it to me. I spent two 3 months recommissioning the car (got married in the middle of that) after a 2 year hibernation garaged (the car not me). I LOVE it. Next project will be to fit the heater which was not needed in the tropics, many thanks to Steve Merical who has helped me with missing heater parts, and Glen Johnson for advice and black & tans. Jobs carried out and still needed can be seen on my web page http://groups.msn.com/ready2rock/mga1600.msnw

Made a few changes during the build - dash is a bit out of the ordinary. 1800 with a 5 speed and a supercharger just for fun.

Owned since 1979!

Dr. Breeding’s 1960 MG, Series MGA 1600 Roadster; RED, of course! Owned since March 1985, with full frame-off restoration. Photo taken under the “MG Cattle Company” sign in Tabor, TX (east of College Station, TX).

On an early Saturday morning drive, I stopped for a cuppa in a little coffee shop in Rancho Santa Fe, California - before hanging out with a bunch of car crazies who call themselves the Secret Car Club. Get together every Saturday morning. Iris has two windscreens - a factory model and one I chopped to 7” and installed a 1/4” Lexan windshield. Makes her look fast even when parked.

David Coyote’s 1960 MGA Roadster, Iris. I have driven Iris to New York and back - she’s mechanistically into the 21st Century. The sweetest drive on four wheels! Took the photo early morning to the East of Big Pine, California. One of the most spectacular drives in the high desert.

Tyrolite Green! At Stow House in Goleta, Ca. Daughter’s MG in the background.

I have owned my 1961 MGA Roadster (#4985) since August, 1997. This is a duplicate of my first MGA back in 1961 that I used when in college. It is currently (September 2005) getting an 1800 MGB engine and a 3.9 rear. I will be using this as a daily driver except when it is snowing or pouring rain. I treat this car a lot better than I did with my original MGA as I used to run my original MGA in “Old English Field Trials” (We would mark off a road course in a field and do timed runs) and gymkhanas. I live right by the Blue Ridge Parkway and that’s a great road to take leisurely drives on. Over the years I have owned MGTD’s, MGA’s, MGB’s but the MGA’s have always been my favorites. David Honness Roanoke, Virginia. Email:

Deb stands beside her MGA during a brief stopover during the Drive Your MGA Day event. The license plate for her vehicle is “DEBIS A”.

In the early 60’s, when I met my wife, I owned a “bugeye” Sprite for a couple of years. Purchasing a British sportscar was not even on the RADAR screen two years ago. However I had recently retired after 46 years on the job and my son, who was looking for a used car, brought home an Auto Locator. While looking through this publication I found the MGA. My wife always liked the T series MG’s, so when we stumbled on the TD, another was purchased. The “A” runs and drives very well but could benefit from a restoration. The “T” is pristine.

Restored by Mike Bruce in Albuquerque in 1996, Don Holle bought this 1600 roadster in January, 2002. The color is “Healey Blue” or very close to it. The engine is a three-main MGB unit with Weber carburation. This added power allowed the installation of a 3.909 differential ratio. The wheels are real knockoffs and the tonneau cover is longer than most. A delightful road car, it made the 2000 mile trip to GT-27 in Virginia without difficulty. It loves to travel and Don and Linda love to keep it happy.

I originally discovered British cars in 1967 when the girl next door started dating a boy from a neighboring town. The boy became a good friend and so did his MGA. The car was a typical 60’s British car. What I mean is that it was dying a slow death from lack the of attention and virtually no maintenance unless something was broken. One day in 1969, I went over my friend’s house and his dad said that, “for $150.00 the car was mine”. Thirty one years later and untold memories later, the car is still mine. The car has appreciated over the years and my appreciation for MGA’s has never wained. Today it is priceless. Our lifes have become very complicated like today’s cars. But the MGA will always have the ability to lose one thoughts on a twisting country road regardless what life throws at us.

Dove Grey MGA

The Stephen’s MGA is now 1965 VW Grey with a red interior. Originally it was OEW with a red interior. You see it here photographed on the banks of the Jock River, in Nepean, Ontario, Canada. The engine number is 16GAU23911 and the chassis number GHNL92879.

False Grid at VIR, April 2017

Here’s a picture of Miss Scarlet, a 1960 1600. (ed: sorry it’s upside down! Hopefully your computer skills are beyond mine and you can turn her over!) I’d like to say she’s in front of my house, but it’s actually her mechanics….No, seriously, this stately home simply seemed to be an appropriate backdrop for a lady of such refined style and mannners. This picture was taken a few moments after I noticed a flash of debris go by my side window, and heard the tinkling sound of metal on pavement. I assumed it was something off the truck ahead of me, but when I finally got home to my (much) more modest home, I noticed she had lost her left turn signal lens, as is evident in this picture! Miss Scarlet was in very good restored condition when I bought her last year, but of course, I’ve been tinkering with her ever since. I got to combine my woodworking hobby with my new LBC hobby, by putting in a dash made of African Paduak , and a steering wheel and gear shift knob to match-beautiful!. And if that’s not enough to make a purist feel faint, I also had a five speed transmission put in a few months ago. Now she can keep up with the maniac Dallas drivers, and hardly break a sweat. At least until the infamous Texas heat returns! Miss Scarlet is looking forward to meeting all the other siblings in Minnesota this summer!

REDHOT A, my 1960 MGA, was purchased in September, 2002. It was truly a barn find and a full frame up restoration was completed on it in 1996 by Greg Tullo of Raleigh, NC. He had the car for 24 years until he finally decided that it would be off in the hands of someone who would drive it regularly as he choose to keep his MGB as his daily driver. I’ve put over 10,000 miles on this wonderful car in just over one year. The color is not original but a General Motors “Vet Red” with a clearcoat. Rare Pirelli P4’s all around. Original points replaced with Pertronix electronic ignition. This car puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the steering wheel! I’ve met so many friendly people while driving this car and they all have a story about how MGA’s made a big impression in their lives. The members of the San Diego MG Club have become my teachers and I’ve made every attempt to do all repairs on my car myself thanks to their help. If you’ve always wanted to get an MGA, DO IT! It’s worth every moment. Evan Ray, San Diego, CA

We bought this beautifully restored 1961 MGA from Bob Forest in 2004 without turning the key or driving it (it was February in Montreal) but the car came highly recommended having won second place at the Stowe Vermont Concourse D’Elegance British Invasion 1999. We love the car and better still the people we meet with it.

I bought this car on eBay, accidentally, late on a Friday night. Flew to LA, drove to San Pedro, met the seller, drove the car, and flew back home in less than 24 hours. Closed the deal on the phone. (The plane belongs to a friend)

Couldn’t resist this photo op…..beautiful Waco, beautiful MGA! Taken June 3, 2014 at Wiley Post Airport in Oklahoma City.

British Racing Green (98 Jag Colour) with tan interior. Restoration finished in 2014. The MGAs first car show. Took first place at the All British Car event in Spokane, WA.

First picture taken with my just completed 1975 MGB. I have owned this car since 1969 and after I purchased it I found out it was originally owned by my now brother in law. He was glad to see his old car in such great shape after all those years!

From Prosper Texas we are the proud owners of this 1960 MGA 1600. I restored the “Lady in Red”, with a little help from my friend, in a little over two years. She is a great ride and Linda & I love cruising the back roads.

Lunch with the Wife in Chelsea, MI

Vehicles I was lucky to have driven.

I am third owner of this east Tennessee car with 85,000 original miles. All parts original to the car. 20-year restoration project. Engine overhaul 09/2012; modern electrical fuel pump, alternator and Crane ignition. With a new radiator and fan shroud never overheats in hottest weather. Mechanically refurbished throughout; new paint 1996. Great driver!

This is the car in the Moss Motors MGA Supercharger System Installation Instructions. Moss used this as their first MGA supercharger “Guinea Pig”. (That was prior to restoration).

At a all British car show in my hometown Sand Springs, OK.

Happily resting at my farm.

My first MGA, purchased August 2011. Photo from the dealer.

Just completed a full off frame restoration

Early photoshop pic. inspired by the opening scene of the movie Heavy Metal

This is my 289 Ford powered MGA . It was just restored from last being driven in 1983. Wow this one is quick.

Cody is waiting on a ride in my favorite car “little car” as our grands call her is a daily driver that we brought home about 3 years ago. She had been lovingly cared for by a wonderful gentleman and his wife for almost 40 years. Tom is the “grandfather” and I keep him posted on “little car” happenings…..so he knows she is in good hands.

Here is a photo as I got her home after she sat for 20 some years in a garage not more than 20 miles from my home in Milton. I have the running gear and frame w/1600 engine and transmission restored. We are just waiting for spring here in NH as we had over 122 inches of snow in the winter of 2008, a 100 year record. I do all my own engine rebuilding and restoring in my own machine shop.

I’m a member of the Nutmeg chapter (Connecticut) and thought you might be interested in this. My wife designs lingerie for a division of Playtex (specialty Intimates Inc.) and was doing a photography shoot for the catalog at our house when the photographer noticed my 1960 MGA in the garage. He took a few pictures and one ended up in the catalog and also became the photo for the tag (picture on the product.) If you want more info (The model’s name is Svetlana from Russia) e-mail me at Albaran@aol.com. My MGA roadster is Dove Gray with a red interior. It was a ground up (body off) restoration. The car was invited to be in the Greenwhich Connecticut Concourse De Elelgance but I couldn’t make it.

We are Jef and Rentia van Hout from The Netherlands and we drive an MGA 1600 from 1961. It’‘s an imported car from California with indentification GHNL 84929. Body number B 16590. Owners at one time were Mr. Mrs. Drummond Scott, 3521 Helen Drive, Pleasanton CA 94588.

My love for MGA’s dates back to 1959 when my cousin in New Jersey bought one as a daily driver. Owning one was my dream and finally in 1968 I almost fulfilled it. But alas MGA’s were no longer made so I settled for a new 1968 MGB. I enjoyed this car for about 4 years and many long trips, but had to sell it for something more “practical.” The love for MGA’s was always in my system and finally in the summer of 1995 I found a wonderful 1500. “Emmy” and I were good friends for about 3 years, when I sold her to another NAMGAR member and purchased “Emmy Too” pictured below. This 1600 was restored a couple of years ago by another Michigan Rowdie and, since he was restoring a “new” Mk II and did not need two MGA’s, I was lucky enough to convince him that I would give her a good home.

We bought our MGA in 1979, it was in good condition for one that spent most of it’s life outside under a tarp without a top. It run and we did drive it a while. In September of 1979 I decided to restore it and took it all apart. Well as with most projects go, children, work, and a few other things had to come first. The car sat in boxes. I tried selling it a couple of times, but every time someone called my wife Judy told them it was sold. In early 2000 we decided the time in our life was right to finish it. I dedicated the time and Judy dedicated money from the budget. In February of 2003 I had it running. Even though it was February in Wisconsin and I didn’t have a top I had to take it for it’s first run in over twenty years. All the work was done at home in our garage except the motor work. It is nice that I have some of the original paper work, like the bill of sale and the sticker from the window when the car was shipped. Now we are making up for lost time and really enjoying it.

My wife and I bought it with our wedding money 35 years ago - 2 children and 2 resto’s later we are looking forward to seeing everyone in Devon, WI. It is daily transportion up in Marquette, MI, during the summer months. See you all soo…...

Alaska or Bust! One of the stops we made during our 3 month journey which covered all the lower 48 states, 4 provinces along with our attendance at GT 32

Petrol Stop This is a mural that we saw on our way to a racing event in our state.

Purchased new December 15th,1959 by my Granddad, George W. Evesson. Driven regularly to the beach Del Ray beach FL until he could no longer drive. Garaged for 10 years by my Dad, Charles W. Evesson then given to me, where I garaged the car another 10 years before getting the car drive-able with help from family, friends and the internet. The car has been started periodically since being garaged for the last 20 years being not mechanically inclined and not a painter, and an almost non existent budget. Got the car running, driving May 3rd 2017. Disassembled, striped to the bone, primed and painted, and reassembled in my driveway June 1st - June 30 2017. Now enjoying events and activities with other enthusiasts. November 10th, 2017 proud member of NAMGAR.

20th Anniversary Photo.

Photo taken at the Vancouver British Columbia All British Field Meet May 2014. at Van Dusen Gardens.

Just recently found needing some TLC in the back of a barn. Purchased and is currently being brought back to driving status. I had just finished cleaning ten years of dirt, grime and assorted other unneeded accumulations. We are looking forward to driving and restoring as we go.

Our recently acquired 1960 1600 (GHNL 78894). Anyone running a “most misguided color scheme” contest? The previous owner assured me he painted over the original Alamo Beige so “the squares in their minivans” wouldn’t fail to see him. We’ll forgive him because he took great care of her and kept her nearly 100% original other than the paint, but you have to cringe just a little… These photos are from the day we first got her, and a lot of basics have been done since then (putting overriders back on the bumpers, tuning, general cleaning & polishing, etc.) We’re slowly but surely moving toward painting her a more authentic (not to mention attractive) color, and doing something with those awful red wire wheels… (If anyone actually likes ‘em, they’re in perfect condition: I’ll make you a good deal). Just this last weekend, we replaced the truly horrific grill—painted red to match the wheels! So for now, here’s the “before” picture. We’ll send along the “after” pics in a year or two when she’s done.

Photo taken at NAMGAR West 2009, shown at Goat Rock Beach. Restored by Lorin over a 7 year period. This car won first place for 1600 roadsters at GT-28 in Welches, Oregon in 2003.

Lorin purchased this car as a birthday present for Louisa. This was the beginning of our love affair with MGA’s. NAMGAR members for 25 years. The cars reside along with their owners in Nipomo, California.

When I was in college 50 years ago, my dad bought a 1959 MGA roadster for me. My son Todd has always heard how much I loved that car…how much fun it was to drive, how much trouble it was, and how beautiful I thought it was. He just surprised me with a birthday gift. A 1600 restored with 1500 grill and tail lights, the same black/red color combo, and a few other improvements. A California car… 2 prior owners, 38,000 miles, original soft top in perfect condition, etc. I suppose I’ll pass it along back to him in several years. Sort of a gift from his grandfather by way of himself.

Please replace the current pic of my wife’s MGA with this new one…many upgrades have been made to the car since the last photo.

Lucky to have won the shows best featured marque. Santa always treats us right. Santa had done this show at Browns Island in Richmond VA. Sadly he has passed.

First picnic in car after importing to Mono, Ontario Canada

Imported car to Canada from Georgia in August 2014. Seller had neglected to tell me 1st and reverse were broken. As far as I can trace the car’s history it was originally owned by a Dr. in New Jersey and restored there. Ended up in Fresno California where engine was reconditioned by Arcane of California in 2004. Then purchased by another person off eBay as a retirement gift to himself in 2008 and sold to a man in Georgia in 2013. Then comes me. Once I get the gear box fixed this car will be driven instead of being passed around.

This car is a result of a barn find in 1996 where we discovered 3 MGAs. Two cars were parted out and this car was a frame up restoration. I did install an MGB 1800 engine with O/D transmission to improve highway driving. Many units were restored when possible or replaced if not usable. Complete Moss red leather interior, new wire wheels and hubs and all new mechanicals through out. The car was finally finished in 2017 and will hopefully remain in the family for a long time. Now working on 72 and 73 MGB’s that will get the same treatment. Retirement is Great!

This car is the result of a 3 car barn find. The MGB engine and OD transmission make it a wonderful touring vehicle. It came with a 1500 body and a 1600 frame. Titled as a 1500 but wears the mods of a 1600 which make it the best of both worlds.

We think this is the best photo, for it shows Big Lizzie as well as Little Lizzie just after her restoration. She has given us so much pleasure with driving the Arkansas roads.

The story of this restoration really goes back to 1963 when the MGA 1600 that I owned at the time was run into by an out of control Lincoln . The MGA was repaired badly and never handled the same . I parted company in exchange for an XK150. Many cars later I was looking for a retirement project and a friend mentioned that he knew of an MGA 1600 which was due to be dismantled and crushed. I bought the car and have spent since 2003 doing a body off chassis restoration. The experience has led me to a real appreciation for the “A”. It was quite a thrill to drive this model again after a gap of 43 years. The car had not been running since 1978.The b&w photo is of my original 1600 before being impacted by the Continental.

When I was just sweet sixteen all I wanted for Christmas that year was a red MGA. The MGA had always been my dream car, and what better car for a sixteen year old girl! Well that year my family had some financial set backs and instead of getting a shiny red MGA I received a blue 56 ford. It took me 44 years to finally go ahead and purchase my MGA. I had always looked at them but the timing was never right to go ahead and buy one. Well anyway I found my current little dream on EBAY, put in the winning bid and had it shipped from Massachusetts. Turns out that I am only the second registered owner of this 1959 MGA 1600 and it only has 68000 miles. I have added a few things, had the engine worked on, a new exhaust and it runs like a dream and turns heads wherever it goes. I am looking forward to many years of enjoyment out of my little red “emma jean”!!!

I came across my 1961 MGA 1600 Mk1 back in 1977. Took me 6 years to restore. It belonged to an old boyfriend of my wife at the time. Needless to say, I still have my MGA but not that wife. Pictured is my new bride, Sandy. We are pictured here leaving our wedding reception in August of 1997. I knew she was the one when she insisted on driving away in the MGA on our wedding day even though it was 103 degrees. We even broke down temporarily on the way home. Vapor lock! Great story to tell our kids one day!

A story I’m sure many can relate to !!! I had a 1957 MGA 1500 in high school in 1962. Loved the car but couldn’t afford to keep it on the road. Had to give it up in 1964 when I was stranded on the 401 near Kingston, Ontario with a blown oil seal, empty crankcase and seized engine. I vowed then and there that I would have one again someday but reality, marriage, kids and mortgages didn’t allow for that to happen until 1999 when I joined the SWO Hoser Eh’s Chapter at the Regional GT in Grand Bend, Ontario and with the help of other NAMGAR members soon found the car I enjoy today. BTW ..... that one I had in 1962 cost me $350 and when I had to abandon it in 1964 I sold if for $75. Who knew !!!!!!!!

My first car, purchased in 1974 and 225,000 miles ago. It looked a little different then.

This MGA was taken off the road in 1976 for a restoration which was started with a complete disassembly then abandoned. I purchased the MGA in August 2005. The body was loose on the frame with the sills missing and a pick up box load of boxes of bits and pieces A complete body off restoration was completed by April 2007. Everything was either replaced or rebuilt except the rear axle and the shocks.

Car restored by D. Torgeson. GT Premier Class winner. My first car was a 1957 MGA back in 1965. I was fortunate to be able to acquire this car several years ago. It’s a delight to drive and as for all of us brings back old memories and helps create new ones!

“Baby” Purchased in Florida in early 80s and put in dry storage for a retirement project. 4 1/2 year restoration completed May 2017. Silver Linings Metallic. Red seats and panels with black carpet. Street cam, stainless steel headers, period Rocket glass packs

This is my 1960 MGA 1600. It was restored several years ago as a gift for my brother who has since had two kids, 2 new homes, and 4 Porsche 911’s. So, I ended up getting the car back from him to keep it in the family. I did all the work myself, except for some mechanical work my brother had done when he owned the car. It is a go anywhere car which I love to drive when the weather is nice. It has not been in the rain since I’ve owned it. As a matter of fact, I still have the new soft-top (still in the box) that came with the car when I bought it in 1989. If any other A or Magnette owners wish to meet in or around Alabama let me know.

My first car - purchased in 1971 for $300. Frame up restoration completed in late ‘90’s.

This photo was taken by my 12 year old grandson who is enthusiastic about MG’s

Driving through the Wachung Reservation in Union County, NJ. The camera was mounted on the luggage rack. The photographer was seated next to me taking pictures with a cable. Photos were taken by Toma Fichter, a collections associate with the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Very visible little car, as for the paint scheme, talk to my uncle who I purchased it from. He was into the aviation scene (hence the RAF colors and emblem). I’m just enjoying driving it this summer, and plan to do body work this winter (after I learn to weld).

Torch Red.

Ric Yocke’s ‘60 MGA 1600 Roadster April 2012; day of purchase

Richard & Katherine Colwell in their 1600 MGA Roadster

We were on our way home from GT-32 in Gatlinburg, TN going on State Hwy. 64 just east of the Indiana / Illinois border we saw a sign for a covered bridge. Well, one thing that took me a long time to learn, is that the drive is part of the destination. Take your time and enjoy a detour every now and then. I bought this car at the NAMGAR GT in Lake Tahoe ten years ago from Jack Kurkowski of Indianapolis. It was Iris Blue then. He drove it to Lake Tahoe and back to my place in St. Louis.

I purchased my 1960 MGA 1600 in October 1968 while I was attending college in upstate New York (Troy). It had already been partially restored at that time and painted a British racing green with a black leather interior. I drove it until the early 1970s when I purchased an MGB-GT. However, I was never able to part with the A and put it into storage for many years. By the 1990s I started taking the car apart and eventually had it down to the frame. By 2000, I had a rolling frame with a completely rebuilt engine and transmission, new floor boards, all new wheel bearings, brakes, etc. At the rate I was going, I figured I would never have a finished car, so I trailered it from New Jersey to Tuxedo, NY where there was an MG restoration shop. They took the body panels down to metal and repainted to the original Chariot Red when the car was new. The car has been registered and driven since 2003 and won 4th Place at GT-33 in Seven Springs, PA in the 1600 Class. Attached is a picture of our wedding at the former estate of Oscar Hammerstein in Doylestown, PA in June 2009.

Rick Brown’s 1961 MGA Roadster ghnl 91651

My first car, bought in 1975 for $75. Off the road from 1982 to 1996. Fully restored and fun to drive.

Owned since 1975, last rebuilt in 1997.

We discovered this car, in an old woman’s garage, under a pile of old carpeting, furniture and boxes of old clothes in 1994. She had intended to “get it running again someday” and was interested in selling. She told us that her neice had been using the car and it overheated and now it wouldn’t start. Offering to check it out, it was determined that the car had indeed overheated—the temp gage was stuc, well up into the oil pressue part ofthe gage and that the engine was seized. We finally purchased the car in 1999 and began work . The engine was junk, electrics shot, all hydraulics corroded solid. Body looked fine until the layers of paint were removed, exposing thick layers of filler and lots of rust. We bought a second MGA, in even worse shope cosmetically, for parts. The remains of this car are now in Ontario, as part of another restoration. Four years later, after countless hours of work, the car is back on the road, sporting a Woodlands Green paint job and all new tan interior.

I purchased this MGA from an older gentleman, Walter, in Stuebenville, Ohio. I trailered it with some help from my father-in-law and made the trip back to Northern Kentucky where she currently resides. A great daily driver that someday will undergo a complete restoration; last one was in late eighties. Oh and by the way, I’m 6’4” and hardly fit…obviously.

Are we having fun yet? Motor being rebuilt {1993}; good opportunity to to some cleaning, etc.

This photo was taken in Norway next to a permanently frozen lake near Geirangerfjord where the 2009 European MG Event of the Year was held. It was the last vacation I had with my then disabled wife before she died and when we had needed to take her wheel chair. That trip is particularly memorable for me as we had gone on honeymoon in the same MGA thirty-nine years earlier.

This picture was taken at the annual Outremont, Quebec, Canada, picnic. Hosted by Vehicle Antique du Quebec. September 2010

This is a picture of my wife at are first show in Hudson Quebec, after a three year restauration.

This me and my car for the mandatory MOT inspection after 3 years of restoration. Picture taken March 24 2010.

This is a picture of my car after taken 3 years of restauration, taken March 23, 2010.

This is me with my MGA after a three year restauration project. This picture was taken at the Hudson Brtitish car Show

I purchased this car In December 1968 after returning from Vietnam. It only has 78000 miles.

I purchased this car in NJ in Oct 2011. I believe the car was restored in WA around 2003. It is a very stock restoration with the major deviations from original being negative ground, 12v battery, and a facet fuel pump.

Iconic Maine Light House

Here is my beauty ( no name given to her however ) but does have the old NAMGAR Nbr of #5440. It is an Old English White 1600 Roadster, circa 1960. The picture was taken at the Houston All British Motor Vehicle Expo in May of 1997. I did not win anything but the White Roadster next to me won first prize.

My first car, I bought it from my cousin for $125.00 in 1966. He still wants it back.

1961 MGA MK1 Roadster

Iris Blue, Gray leather interior, 1600 MGA. Frame off restoration has 3.9 rear end ratio

According to the documents provided by the British Motor Heritage Trust the car was built on September 12, 1960. The original color was Old English White with a black interior and gray hood (top). It was delivered with disk wheels and the heater package. Other options include gray tonneau, windscreen washer and tubeless tyres. The car was delivered to the US to the MG distribution center. No information is available on the first owner or the dealer that sold the car. The VIN number is GHNL-98151 with body number B39408 and rear end number 1022D. The motor number is 16G/U/H22631. The number assigned by NAMGAR is 5068. The 1600 engine has 1588 cc’s. The previous owner passed away and the car was purchased from a family member who didn’t know much about it. The chassis is in original condition and has no rust suggesting that the car spent most of its life in a southern climate without snow and road salt. It is believed that the car was restored in about 1985 and the body was painted at that time. The interior also received new seat covers. These covers were installed on top of the original foam and seat covers (when I replaced the foam in 1998, the original seat covers confirmed the black interior). The car was purchased by the previous owner in 1994 and a significant amount of drive train work and cosmetic work was done. The wheels and axles were changed to accommodate 60 spoke chrome wire wheels.

My MGA taken on 17 mile drive by Pebble Beach. Car is a 1600 with 60,000 original miles. It was raced in San Diego in the early 60’s and has a modified head and street cam. Has 1960 wood - oak dash, steering wheel and gear shift. Will turn the quarter in the 17’s and has a top end of 106 MPH. Great car with only three owners.

Here’s our 1960 MGA 1600 at home near York, UK. Our MGA was exported to California in 1960 and returned to the UK in 2001. Well known restorer Bob West restored the car, incorporating many modifications to make it a superb touring machine. It has a fast-road three bearing MGB engine and a Ford Type 9 five speed gearbox. Handling is enhanced by uprated springs and dampers and servo brakes. The interior features Twin Cam seats. Since the car was completed in 2002 we have taken it on nine trips into Europe, including Norway.

Attached is a photo of my 1600. I have had this car for about 13 years. Bought it in MT when I lived there. rebuilt the engine new paint and recovered the seats.

Here’s our 1961 MGA pictured below the Mackinaw Bridge while we were attending GT-30. It was first imported to Holland and was delivered to the American Embassy in the Hague. A short time later it was brought to the United States where it stayed in California until we purchased it in 2001.

Returning from a brisk drive on a Fall afternoon.

Old Wooden Boat / Old British Car…..The Pointer gives free tours of the harbor ..Harbor Springs, Michigan… being pulled out for a long winters nap.

Our MGA was fully restored 11 years ago and received a refresher in 2009. We’re now ready to hit the road on MGA adventures in the summer of 2010.

Attending the annual Key West British Car Club event that takes place every April in Key West.

I bought my MGA “Fred” twenty-eight years ago for $75.00 and have been driving it pretty much ever since. In 1987 I attempted my first frame off restoration, which was chronicled in both British Car Magazine & MGA! In spite of being often “driven hard & put away wet” the little MGA has done well at shows receiving a First Place 1600 at GT-19, Best English Sports Car & Participants Choice at The Greenwich Concours de Elegance, and First Place Foreign Sports Open & Best Import at the Lime Rock Park Vintage Fall Festival. People seem to appreciate the simple design & integrity of the MGA, and the fact that I did all the work myself. Whenever possible my MGA & I are out chasing “the moments of freedom that are never given to you” with our club the Nutmeg Chapter of NAMGAR, here in CT.

It’s not everyday that a local MG club {MGCCNWC} wins the “Nuffield Trophy”. Our club has been organized since 1957 and this wasn’t the first time that we have received this honor!

My MGA in a natural setting. Shot was taken in summer of 2014

My car in the park in West Hartford, CT