MG A 1600 Mk II
Overview
| Produced: |
1961-1962, 8719 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats Coupe,2 doors,2 seats |
In 1961 the final version of the MGA arrived in 1961, the MGA 1600 Mk II. The Mk II had a slightly bigger B-Series engine of 1622cc ( as used elsewhere in the BMC stable ) which gave a slight improvement in the cars acceleration figures. The Mk II also had higher gearing which improved the cars high speed cruising ability.
Apart from these mechanical changes the Mk II also introduced new horizontal tail-lamps and a new radiator grille design ( which had recessed slats ). The MGA 1600 Mk II lasted in production for just one year. In 1962 the all new MGB came onto the scene brining with it even more civilised creature comforts. Practical Classics July 1995 - Featuring Buyers Guide MGA Stylish and Nimble. Click Here to view in our shop.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1622cc | S4 OHV | BMC B-Series | 76mm x 89mm | 8.9 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 mph | 13.7 s | 26 mpg |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855201674 | MG MGA 1600 Mk 2 AKD195A | Brooklands Books |
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| 1870642619 | MG MGA 1600 & Mk 2 H/C AKD1215 | Brooklands Books | |
| 1869826302 | MG MGA 1500, 1600 & Mk 2 S/C AKD600D | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Buying guide - MGA 1955-1962 |
120 |
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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 |
34 |
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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 |
46 |
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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 |
Buying guide - MGA (1955-1962) |
116 |
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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 |
74 |
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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 |
Buyers Guide - MGA Stylish and nimble |
102 |
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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 |
On the road again |
96 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly February 2009 | |||
| On the road again- Once left for scrap, this MGA was saved bia a stint as a race car. | ||||
| Article |
Top of the class - MGA 1955-1962 |
90 |
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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 |
60 |
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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 |
Winter Warmers |
94 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car March 2006 | |||
| Winter Warmers - MG's sports GTs - roadsters with roofs - are practical classic transport all year round. David Richards leaves his thermals at home to compare the A, B and C. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - MGA |
24 |
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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 |
42 |
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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 |
32 |
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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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