Registration No: 6918 UA
Chassis No: HDT1365083
MOT: Exempt

• Professionally converted to run an MGB 1800cc engine and automatic gearbox
• Finished in the desirable Tartan Red over a Black interior
• Offered with history file including receipts for work
• Sold as part of a deceased estate at 'No Reserve'

Introduced in Autumn 1955, the MGA Roadster married a proven chassis design complete with independent front suspension and rack and pinion steering to a new B-series four-cylinder, pushrod-ohv engine. Borrowing cues from the Abingdon factory's successful EX182 prototype racers (5th- and 6th-in-class at that year's Le Mans) its wonderfully elegant styling ensured strong sales on both sides of the Atlantic. Continually updated, the MGA range was joined by Coupe and 'Twin Cam' variants in 1956 and 1958 respectively. Prompted by the latter's performance advantage, the standard pushrod model received a capacity increase to 1588cc and front disc brakes in May 1959. The resultant '1600' MkI was capable of almost 100mph.

First registered on the 18th July 1959 and one of the last 1489cc cars supplied, '6918 UA' is believed to have been first supplied to the Leeds area and retains its original registration marque to show this. Little is known of the history of the car until 1989, when the car was acquired by a Mrs Shepherd of North Walsham, Norfolk. Painted Green at this time (and thought to have been Green when new) the MGA was evidently cherished as there are a number of large invoices on file which included a full engine overhaul in 1991. Mrs Shepherd sold the car onto a Mrs Dunnett, also of Norfolk, in 2010, who chose to entrust MG Mecca of Norfolk to carry out a full cosmetic and mechanical refresh which included uprating the sports car with an MGB 1800cc engine and Borg Warner 35 automatic gearbox plus disc brakes. Cosmetically, the car was repainted in the iconic MG Tartan Red and the interior was refreshed with a new Black carpet set and vinyl trim and a new hood was also fitted. The total cost of these works amounted to £22,332.73 and further works were undertaken by MG Mecca until the car was sold through them to the current late owner in 2015. The late owner, Mr Ward, was fanatical about maintenance on his cars as he regularly used them for trips to the continent and various classic car shows with his widow. Unfortunately, the declining health of Mr Ward has meant that the MGA has not been used on the road for some time and it is now recommended for mild recommissioning works prior to use.

Upon our inspection, we noted that '6918 UA' is a very presentable car with some small marks from use and the vendor noted that the automatic conversion appeared to look comestically 'period correct', indicating a high standard of work performed. Now offered for sale on a ‘No Reserve’ basis, this presents a fabulous opportunity for any prospective owner who lusts after a classic sports car without many of the difficulties of driving an entirely original example.

For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430