In 1961 the final evolution of the MGA was released by the BMC with a larger engine, 4:1 rear axle, inset grille and Morris Mini taillights.
In Detail
| tags | mga |
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| built at | Abingdon, England |
| production | 8719 |
| price £/td> | £940 |
| engine | Inline-4 |
| position | Front, Longtudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| ignition | Lucas Distributor |
| block material | Cast Iron |
| valvetrain | Pushrod OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl |
| fuel feed | Twin SU Carburetors |
| displacement | 1622 cc / 98.98 in³ |
| bore | 76.2 mm / 3.0 in |
| compression | 8.30:1 |
| power | 58.2 kw / 78 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| specific output | 48.09 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 85.15 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 104.9 nm / 77.4 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm |
| body / frame | Steel body over Steel Frame |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | 5.60-15 |
| rear tires | 5.60-15 |
| front brakes | Discs |
| rear brakes | Drums |
| f suspension | Wishbones w/Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| r suspension | Solid Axle w/Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Leaf Springs |
| curb weight | 916 kg / 2020 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2388 mm / 94.0 in |
| front track | 1204 mm / 47.4 in |
| rear track | 1240 mm / 48.8 in |
| transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| final drive | 4.3:1 |
Auction Sales History
1961 MGA Mk II Roadster GHL 93345 – sold for €29,800 This MGA received a proper frame-off restoration between 2011 and 2013. The frame was sandblasted and repainted in Epoxy. The wooden floors are new, and so is the electrical circuit. The front axle, the dynamo, the ignition, gearbox, clutch and 1600cc engine have been reconditioned. More than € 13,000 worth of new parts was purchased to complete this restoration. Rims, wheel covers, radiator, brake calipers and drums are all new. An electric fuel pump was installed too. The tight red leather upholstery on new seat cushions has the most beautiful effect.
Auction Source: Rétromobile 2015 by Artcurial Motorcars
1962 MGA Mk II 1600 Roadster GHNL2/105738 – sold for $33,000 This MGA Mk II 1600 Roadster has spent almost all of its life in California, where its second owner began a comprehensive restoration in November 1984, at approximately 92,000 miles. The engine was rebuilt in February 1985, as was the transmission the following month. This MGA was recently acquired by a Florida collector. – See more at: http://www.goodingco.com/car/1962-mg-1600-mkii-roadster#sthash.ZpzLwcJg.dpuf
Auction Source: The 2013 Amelia Island Auction by Gooding & Company
1962 MG A Mark II Roadster – sold for $27,500 Sold new in San Jose, California. 2nd owner purchased July 2, 2001 from family friend who had owned since new as a high school graduation present in 1962. Over $10,000 spent on paint. Rust free body. Interior has new leather and wool carpet. Burlwood dash. New chrome wire wheels.
Auction Source: 2011 Monterey Daytime Auction by Mecum
1962 MGA Mark II 1600 Roadster – sold for $30,250 The beautiful Iris blue Mk II roadster presented here, with a blue interior and white piping, was the recipient of a three-year frame-off, fully documented restoration performed by a marque specialist to exacting standards. The frame and all suspension components were powder-coated and reassembled with grade-eight NOS hardware. The engine and transmission were professionally rebuilt to superb standards while virtually every mechanical system on the car was replaced. The MGA’s restoration was completed a short time before its sale to the current owner in 2006. At that time, the car had only logged break-in miles. Following the acquisition of the car, the owner has maintained the car’s exceptional condition and has only driven it about 700 to 800 miles in the best of weather. It even placed second overall in an all-MGA show.
Auction Source: RM Auctions’ 2010 Sports & Classics of Monterey
Keyword: 1961 MG A Mark II