Description
1961 MGA 1600 Deluxe Coupe GHD99909. One of 7 built. This is a rare car that had been prepared for FIA rallyes and vintage racing or simple driving enjoyment. The car has front and rear driving/fog lights, competition front valance, louvered hood, front air scoops, fresh air vent in the top, custom boot lid to accommodate two spare wheels. Inside are competition seats, Halda Tripmaster, mounted Heuer stop watch, goose neck map light, passenger foot bracing, wood steering wheel and full instruments. The car is a lightweight coupe with Perspex side and rear windows, aluminum floors, decks, transmission tunnel and battery cover. The engine is a 1622cc with 1.75 SU’s, oil cooler and electric fan. Transmission is a straight cut gear close ratio box. 5 Dunlop centerlock wheels and 4 wheel Dunlop brakes. For safety it is equipped with a roll bar, full onboard fire extinguisher system, external electric cut off switch and 5 point harness attaching points. This is not a trailer queen or show car, the vehicle is complete, running, very driveable and has a current MOT sticker. The car is located in Surrey, England. Full documentation and history is with the car. Shipping to the US is available. Priced at £40,000 or $US62,000.
Engine
Engine Builder: Barrie Carter
Manufacturer: MG
Type: 4 cyl
Displacement: 1622
Horsepower: 120
Torque: n/a
Induction: double 1.75 SU
Heads: 1 cast iron
Block: cast iron
Total Time: fresh
Fuel System
Fuel Tank
Oil/Water System
Radiator: aluminum
Water Rad Location: front
Water Pump: stock
Oil Cooler: yes
Oil Cooler Location: front
Electrical System
Ignition: standard
Alternator: yes
Battery: single 12 volt
Computer: no
Transmission
Manfacturer: MG
Type: straight cut close ratio
Gears: 4
Shifter: std
Trans Cooler: no
Rear End
Manufacturer: MG
Ratio: 4.3
Body
Construction: steel/aluminum/fiberglass
Color: dark green
Condition: excellent
Chassis
Type: frame
Builder: MG
Material: steel
Condition: very good
Front Suspension: coil spring, upper/lower A frame sway bar
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