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1960 MG MGA Coupe
£26,000
SUMMARY

One of the three 1978 March run BMW Junior Team works cars.

Raced by Marc Surer to 2nd in the European Formula 2 Championship with pole positions at Hockenheim and Mendoza, overall victory at Mendoza and heat wins at Hockenheim.

Bought from a long term collection by the current owner and meticulously restored to 1978 specification.

Race winner in Historic Formula 2 and the car which claimed 3rd overall at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The ultimate competitor for Historic Formula 2 racing, arguably one of the finest F2 cars which would not be out of place within the best collections.

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  • Chassis No. GHD86835

  • 4 Speed manual with overdrive

  • 1860cc Inline 4

OVERVIEW

Engine Specification

  • 1,860 cc – Small Dish Pistons (+60 thou)
    10.65:1 Compression Ratio
    Pocketed Block
    Flat Steel Crank
    Harmonic Damped Pulley
    Stage 4 Cylinder Head 1.4 inlets (unleaded)
    ST Rocker Shaft & Pillars
    Cam – Kent 718
    1 3/4 SU Carbs – BBW Needles
    Ethanol-Proof Floats & Needles
    Separate Oil Breather & Tank
    Facet Competition Red Top Fuel Pump
    Ignitor Electronic Ignition & Coil
    Filter King – Fuel Filter
    Hi-Torque Starter Motor
    Maniflow Exhaust System (2 inch diameter)
    Baffled Sump
    Screw-on MGB Oil Filter
    Oil Cooler
    Alternator
    Alloy Competition Radiator
    Kenlowe Cooling Fan
    Uprated Water Pump

Gearbox & Drive

  • 4-Speed All-Synchro w. MGB Overdrive
    Reconditioned by Hardy Engineering 2013 (Approx)
    Competition Overdrive (Clutch & Solenoid) – Hardy Engineering
    Overdrive Switch on Gearstick
    Competition Uprated Clutch
    Modified Gearbox Cover
    Shortened Propshaft
    Gearbox & Tunnel Covers mounted over Floor Boards for faster maintenance
    Reversing Light operated from Gearbox
    4.5:1 Differential with Quaife LSD – Hardy Engineering
    Rear Axle Reconditioned Jan 2002 and 2013.

Brakes

  • MGB Front Calipers & Adapters (Standard Pads Fitted), but Competition Linings in Spares Package
    New Rear Drums fitted 2002
    Fly-Off Handbrake

Suspension

  • Uprated MGB Front Shock Absorbers
    Negative Camber Front Spring Pan Arms (MGB)
    Front Anti-roll Bar
    Rare Adjustable Rear Lever Arm Shock Absorbers
    Poly-Bushes All Round

Body

  • Restored 2004 to 2009
    Back to bare metal restoration of Chassis and Body
    New wings (4), Bonnet, F section sills
    Le Mans Air Vent in Front Valence to Carbs
    Louvered Bonnet
    Oil Cooler Scoop
    Modified Bonnet Prop Location
    Front Inner Wings Louvered (as per Twin Cam MGA) for additional cooling
    Front & Rear Towing Eye
    Laminated Front Screen
    Mini-van Roof Vent
    Strengthened Rear Boot to support Spare Wheel,
    S/S Boot Rack modified to carry Spare Wheel with easy spin on/off mount
    Resprayed Chariot Red solid colour and lacquered
    Front & Rear Mud Guards
    Front & Rear S/S Splash Guards under wings
    Undersealed, cavities and sills sealed
    Alloy Sump Guard
    S/S Fuel Tank
    Flip-up Alloy Fuel Filler
    Spotlight Mounting Brackets
    Window winder mechanisms restored

Interior

  • Roll-cage (specially made and fitted) fully padded – safety devices onto to chassis
    Motolita Steering Wheel
    Bonnet Interior Light
    Boot Interior Light
    All lines inside; Electric, Fuel, Brakes
    Additional Map Pockets on A panels
    Additional storage nets on both doors
    Compass Dash Mounted
    Brantz International 2 Tripmeter
    Slip Ring Steering Wheel Horn Push
    Air Horns
    Navigator Horn Button
    Navigator Wiper Switch
    Navigator Map Reading Light
    Roll-cage Interior Light – Don Barrow
    Driver Washer Wiper Switch
    Twin Electric operated Washer Jets
    Angled Speedo, Face Operated Trip (reads fast)
    Full Harnesses onto Roll-cage
    MGA Coupe Leather Seats
    Re-carpeted Interior
    S/S Door Sill Plates & Door Kick Plates
    12V Single Battery
    Storage Bin where Second Battery was fitted
    Alloy Battery Compartment Cover
    Driver Side Door Mirror
    Master Isolator Switch under Dash w. Additional Exterior Pull Switch
    Route Card Holder
    Adjustable Interior Driver Rear View Mirror
    Cigarette Lighter Socket for Potti etc
    Fire Extinguisher
    Rear Shelf
    Galvanised Steel Toe Boards
    Trafficator Warning Light in front Driver
    Auxiliary Fuse Box on Dash
    High & Low Beam Headlight Switch on Dash
    Driver & Navigator Sun Visors
    Oil Warning Light on Dash


  • Since being purchased by the current owner in 2022, a further £5,000 worth of maintenance, servicing and improvements has been invested in this lovely little car (invoices on file), the result of which is a truly ‘on the button’ and ready to enjoy example.

  • If you would like to arrange for a viewing and/or test drive, then please do get in touch – we would be delighted to help!

TRADE SALE
HANGAR 136
Bicester
TRADE SALE
HANGAR 136
Bicester
VIEW INVENTORY
  • Our ‘works inspired’ MGA Coupe has been completely rebuilt with historic rallying in mind.


  • One of the previous owners has gone to every length to ensure the car will deliver in all terrains and conditions.


  • See below for the full specification and accompanying spares list:

SUMMARY
OVERVIEW
  • Chassis No. GHD86835

  • 4 Speed manual with overdrive

  • 1860cc Inline 4

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SUMMARY
  • Our ‘works inspired’ MGA Coupe has been completely rebuilt with historic rallying in mind.


  • One of the previous owners has gone to every length to ensure the car will deliver in all terrains and conditions.


  • See below for the full specification and accompanying spares list:

OVERVIEW
  • Chassis No. GHD86835

  • 4 Speed manual with overdrive

  • 1860cc Inline 4

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