The MGA was built from September 1955 to September 1962. During that period, 101,081 units were built. In 1952, however, a prototype (EX175, license plate HM06) with TD mechanism was shown to the then head of BMC, Leonard Lord. This prototype was largely based on UMG400, a TD special raced by George Philips in the 1951 24 Hours of Le Mans. Lord, however, rejected further developments, because he had recently chosen to put the Austin-Healey 100 into production. This decision has also led to the modernization of the TD, the development of the TF.

But finally the time had come, three MGAs (aluminium prototypes, EX182) competed at Le Mans in 1955 and the first production MGAs appeared a little later that year. With its low line and streamlined body, the MGA differed greatly from its predecessors with their traditional square radiators, separate fenders and headlights and square fuel tank with spare wheel on the back. The MGA, as it appeared in 1955, was a two-seater roadster with an engine of 1489. cc (XPEG series) mated to a four-speed gearbox. With 72 HP at 5500 rpm, the top speed was just under 160 km/h. Drum brakes were fitted all around, while the car was delivered as standard on steel disc wheels.

Originally the MGA was designed as a roadster, for the coupe a beautiful steel roof was added with a three-piece rear window and special handles on the doors that were not present on the roadster. Approximately 6,500 MGA coupes were built, a rare MGA model.

This MG A 1500 Coupé is from the year 1957. This MGA 1500 coupe has been extensively restored and the car is in excellent condition! This beautiful MGA 1500 Coupé shows all the original details including the steel wheels with chrome hubcaps and the original steering wheel! The red interior is a great cockpit with plenty of chrome-rimmed gauges. This MGA Coupe was delivered new in America. After a life in Denmark, the car was imported to the Netherlands in 2021.