Also fitted in the saloon Magnette, installed in the MGA ensured 95mph and a 0-60 of 15. Its rigid chassis played host to BMC’s 1489 ‘B’ series motor offering 72bhp from a 4 cylinder OHV with twin carbs. The A swiftly recaptured the MG spirit, a true sports car that was affordable, fun, yet stylish. The first full year of production in 1956 saw over 13, 000 cars built with the majority of those leaving our shores for new lives across the Atlantic. It would be another three years before the public were able to place their orders at the local BMC dealer the ex-works price of £595 was announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Many believe the prototype of MG’s Sporting ‘A’ was first viewed as far back as 1952 with the companies Le Mans entry (rebodied MG TD) for the arduous 24-hour race.
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