There is little ambiguity about this MG A’s natural habitat.

It may wear number plates, but the flyscreen alone hints at a life best lived at speed, and the documentation supports that impression.

Dating from 1958, the car began life as a US-market MG A Coupe, later converted to right-hand drive and modified for competition use, with the roof removed prior to 1974 as part of its transformation into a purpose-driven machine.

Period competition appearances at Silverstone and Snetterton underline its long-standing association with circuit use.

Developed over many years with racing in mind, this MG A has been prepared with a clear emphasis on mechanical integrity and performance rather than originality for its own sake, while remaining usable for fast-road enjoyment.

A major engine and gearbox overhaul was carried out during the winter of 2006, when the engine was removed, stripped and fully inspected, marking its first strip-down since an earlier build some twelve years prior.

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