MG MGA 1950s-1960s
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The MGA introduced in 1955 did much to restore the marques' sporting reputation. It was essentially an all-new design featuring full width bodywork mounted on a substantial separate chassis. Low slung and aerodynamic, the general road-holding was excellent with high speed cornering being very positive via the rack and pinion steering. Fitted initially with a BMC 1,489cc (81cu.in) ohv engine, the top speed was 98mph (158km/h). Later cars were 1,588cc (97cu.in) and 1,622cc (99cu.in) but the hottest MGA of them all was the Twin-cam appearing in 1959, capable of 115mph (185km/h). Due to continual service problems it was discontinued in 1960; only 2,111 being built, making it the most desirable model. Over 100,000 MGAs were built before giving way to the MGB in 1962.
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