Overview
Produced: 1956-1959
Types: Coupe,2 doors,2 seats

Its not very often that a closed coupe version of a sportscar actually looks as pleasing as its more glamorous open counterpart, however with the 1956 MGA Coupe this is definitely the case. The MGA was blessed with good looks and a well proportioned body from day one, the fixed head Coupe continued this theme with a roof design that mimicked the Roadsters raised soft-top profile.

The MGA Coupe became a standard model in the range from 1956 and was available throughout the models lifetime, in 1500, 1600, Mk II and Twin-Cam forms. Standard features included wind-up door windows, external door handles, locks and extra brightwork. Mechanically the closed cars were identical to their open sister MGA models. 

Buyers Guide MG A featured in Practical Classics June 2001 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.

Source: Motorbase
Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1489ccS4 OHVBMC B-Series73.025mm x 89mm
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
101 mph13.7 s72 bhp 5500
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
155 MG A MKI Fixed Head Coupe Charterhouse 22 Apr 2012 Not sold
124 MG A Coupe RM Auctions 30 Jul 2011 $22000.00 -
248 MG A Fixedhead Coupe FIA Historic Race Car Coys 15 Jan 2011 - £22610.00
065 MG A Coupe Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers 1 Dec 2010 £9600.00 -
051 MG A Coupe Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers 22 Sep 2010 £8400.00 -
312 MG A Coupe Bonhams 3 Jul 2009 Not sold
088 MGA Coupe (1957) S.H.Jenkins 27 Apr 1995 Not sold
Magazine Articles
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Article Buying guide - MGA 1955-1962
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Publication Practical Classics December 2012
Buying guide - MGA 1955-1962 - How to choose a great example of MG's glorious roadster and coupe series cars.
Article Icon on test - Living with an MGA Roadster
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Publication Practical Classics July 2011
Icon on test - Living with an MGA Roadster - Ross Alkureishi gets to know MG's finest drop-top.
Article Modified MGAs
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Publication Practical Classics April 2005
Modified MGAs - The MGA is one of Britain’s favourite sports cars - so good, you just can’t resist the urge to make it better.  Dale Drinnon reports.
Article Me and My Classic - MGA Coupé
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Publication Classic Cars April 2004
Me and My Classic - MGA Coupé - Brian Moylan spent years under to bonnets of MGA's but he had to wait for retirement to find time for one of his own.
Article Buying guide - MGA (1955-1962)
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Publication Classic Cars September 2003
Buying guide - MGA (1955-1962) - The most beautiful MG ever? Most think it is and if you buy a good one - with the help of this guide - it can be one of the most reliable and enjoyable MGs to drive, too.
Article Buyers Guide - MGA
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Publication Practical Classics June 2001
Buyers Guide - MGA - The first 100mph MG is a ton of fun but buy the wrong one and you will be in for a ton of grief, says Theodore J Gillam
Article Classic Cars Spring 2001 pg 126
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Publication Classic Cars Spring 2001
Cloth Cap - A new race series for unusual sports cars. We try four at Donnington - MGA Monza.
Article Buyers Guide - MGA Stylish and nimble
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Publication Practical Classics July 1995
Buyers Guide - MGA Stylish and nimble - Is the MGA a practical classics for regular use in the 1990s? Rugged mechanics and good spares availability make an attractive proposition, explains Brian Cox.
Article Top of the class - MGA 1955-1962
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Publication Classic Car Mart September 2008
Top of the class - MGA 1955-1962- Great looks, lively performance - it's no wonder the MGA always scores highly.
Article Twin Test - MG TF vs MGA
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Publication Classic Car Mart October 2007
Twin Test - MG TF vs MGA - If you want to step out of a B and move back along the BG time line, is the MGA too close or the MG TF a step too far?
Article Buying Power - MGA
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 2 February 2006
Buying Power - MGA - The first 'modern' MG sportscar was the MGA of 1955, arguably the best-looking model that Abingdon ever produced.  RICHARD GUNN looks at buying the car that made MG serious.
Article MGA - 50th Anniversary
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Publication The Automobile April 2005
MGA - 50th Anniversary - On its 50th anniversary, Jonathan Wood explores the background and history of the MGA, the most popular sports car in the world.
Article Road Test - MGA
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 21st January 2004
Road Test - MGA - Built 1955 to 1962.  Roadster/coupé, two-seater, front-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports car.
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