1962 Racing MGA 1600 MK III Coupe mgb 000 cars were produced costing

000 cars were produced costing £4

and chequered branding

500 units were produced

and won its class in many European rallies

Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis and launched in 1959

1962 Racing MGA 1600 MK III Coupe mgb 000 cars were produced costingThe MGA name was coined by the head of the MG Car Company, John Thornley and was so named as it was considered the first of a new line of MGs. The MGA was produced in Abingdon, England from 1955 and 1962 and replaced the MG TF 1500 Midget. More than 100,000 MGAs were sold with the majority being exported. The car was available both as a roadster and a coupe, although the coupe proved more popular for racing. The MGA was raced successfully in the U. S.