Page 38 - Wayne Carini's Guide to Affordable Classics

TOP LEFT: Unlike most contemporaries, the top and frame reside out of sight behind the front seats, eliminating the bustle that afflicts many roadster designs. TOP RIGHT: The instrument panel is both handsome and functional, with everything placed within unobstructed sight of the driver. MIDDLE LEFT: While not overly generous, the trunk in an MGA can house several soft bags and other gear necessary for weekend getaways. MIDDLE RIGHT: Whatever the displacement, the BMC B-series engine is reliable and simple to work on. The most desireable are the final 1622 cc versions or the rare Twin Cam variant. ABOVE: Uncluttered with handles for the doors or trunk lid, the MGA is one of the few British sports cars built with one-piece front and rear fenders. Most rivals had units that were bolted together in the middle to avoid the tooling costs associated with compound curves. The vehicle pictured here is an MGA Twin Cam that could reach 115 mph and accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 10 seconds.
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