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£16,912

1960 MGA Twin Cam Coupe

United Kingdom • 13 May 2026 • Lot Lot 28

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This 1959 MGA Twin-Cam, a former Earls Court Motor Show car with a documented racing history, is in the final stages of restoration. It boasts low ownership, a comprehensive history file, and many original parts, presenting a rare opportunity for enthusiasts.

Condition

6

The car appears to be in the final stages of a long-term restoration. The vendor informs us the car was on the road and in use prior to being prepared for a re-paint. The engine bay looks largely complete and well-ordered, while the underside and suspension assemblies also appear to have been rebuilt to a good standard.

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Transmission:

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Chassis No:

YM12495

Odometer:

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Reg Number:

YXB807

RHD/LHD:

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Description Earls Court Motor Show car; raced at Silverstone, Brands Hatch and Goodwood; appears to be in the final stages of long-term restoration; vendor informs us the car was on the road and in use prior to being prepared for a re-paint Built on 1st October 1959, this MGA Twin-Cam is a particularly notable example, having been supplied new by University Motors of Piccadilly and used shortly afterwards as the Earls Court Motor Show car, a fact confirmed by the British Leyland Heritage Certificate on file.

Finished from new in white with black trim, it left the factory equipped with a heater, radio, cigar lighter, oil cooler and competition seats.

The early history of the car is unusually well-documented.

University Motors, one of the most prestigious MG distributors of the period, supplied the car to its first owner, who retained it for more than 19 years.

During this time the MGA was actively campaigned in the MG Car Club, racing between 1959 and 1962, competing at Silverstone,...