History of the MGA & Magnette

In addition to a brief history, this article gives information on identifying the different MGA models, and provides details of engine numbers for the four different engines.


Photo for MGA Chassis (VIN), Engine & Body NumbersMGA Chassis (VIN), Engine & Body Numbers

This column is a reprint of an article that was first printed in the March/April 1991 issue of MGA! by then Registrar Bill Gallihugh [1989—1994] and again by Registrar Don Holle [1994—2000] in the July/August 1996 issue of MGA! John Drake, current NAMGAR Registrar, had it reprinted in the July/August 2006 issue of MGA!  Read more


Photo for The MG Scene 50 Years AgoThe MG Scene 50 Years Ago

In this article, kindly provided to us by the MG Owners' Club, Malcolm Green looks back at the MG scene of 50 years ago.  In 1960, the MGA…  Read more


Photo for Short History of the MGA & MagnetteShort History of the MGA & Magnette

The MGA is a small, by North American standards, British sports car which was made in Abingdon from May 1955 to July 1962. The original car was a…  Read more


Photo for Britain’s Love for Open Top Driving, featuring the MGABritain’s Love for Open Top Driving, featuring the MGA

This funny video clip from the BBC features Jeremy enjoying a wet and windy drive in an MGA.  Read more


Photo for British Pathé - The Sports Car of the Year (1955)British Pathé - The Sports Car of the Year (1955)

In 1955, this film company produced a film titled "The Sports Car of the Year", and the car was the MGA 1500 and MGA twin cam. Watch this archived video clip.  Read more