1961 MG MGA Mk1 1600 Coupé
A 1961 MGA 1600 Mk 1 Coupé in right-hand drive, finished in Chariot Red with a matching interior. Discovered as a barn find in 2012 and acquired by an MG enthusiast with restoration intent, the project was ultimately completed by Panel Craft of Paignton at a cost exceeding £10,000. The drivetrain — a period-correct 1588cc B-Series engine, gearbox, and clutch — was fully rebuilt by Surrey-based marque specialists Moto-Build Racing. The car retains its original interior and comes with its green logbook and supporting invoices.
Ownership
- 2020-02-21Auction saleSold £15,000 (≈ $19K)
- 2012 →Private saleMG enthusiast who discovered the barn findpartial documentation
Acquired the car as a barn find with the intention of restoring it. A relocation abroad caused the project to pause, though the owner had already sourced and arranged rebuilding of the drivetrain before the full restoration was later completed.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Engine rebuildMoto-Build Racing
A period-correct 1588cc engine was sourced and fully rebuilt together with the gearbox and clutch by marque specialists Moto-Build Racing in Surrey.
Work carried out before the wider restoration project was completed; initiated by the current owner prior to his move abroad.
- —RestorationPanel Craft
Full nut-and-bolt, bare-metal restoration returning the car to its original Chariot Red finish. Total cost slightly above £10,000.
Completed recently; the original interior was retained as part of the work, preserving period character.
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