• Present ownership for the last 34 years • Built by the vendor to racing specification • Competed successfully in over 250 races since 1995 • Eligible for numerous Historic series and events • Large quantity of spares included Although three EX182 prototypes were entered at Le Mans in 1955, by the time the actual race came around the design of what would be known as the MGA had effectively been finalised, the event itself being little more than a useful opportunity to check that everything was as it should be.

Although Dick Jacobs' car crashed, the other two MGA prototypes finished 5th and 6th in their class behind three very quick Porsches.

MG could scarcely have hoped for a better debut.

Replacing the traditional T-Series MGs, the MGA combined a rigid chassis with the Austin-designed, 1,489cc B-Series engine.

Initially the latter produced 68bhp at 5,500rpm, though this was later raised to 72 horsepower at the same revs.

Running gear was based on that of the TF, with independent...