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1960 MG A Oselli 1800 Fast Road

Lot Number: 180

1960 MG A Oselli 1800 Fast Road

The MG A Roadster at its best, lightly modified to 'Fast-Road' spec and very stylishly presented.

ESTIMATE: £15,000 - £18,000

+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)

You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.

LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 1st June, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Bicester Motion, OX26 5HA

BODY COLOUR
Indigo Blue
DRIVE
RHD
REG NUMBER
800 JKO
ODOMETER READING
41139 Miles

SUMMARY

The MG A Roadster at its best, lightly modified to 'Fast-Road' spec and very stylishly presented.

DESCRIPTION

This 1960 MG A 1600 began life in Chariot Red with 'disc wheels and a heater' as evidenced by its 'buff' logbook and Heritage Certificate
From the cars substantial history file, mostly 2010/2011 forwards, we can establish that the car was set up for club racing at some point
An engine failure at Oulton Park lead it to remaining unused for a few years before this conversion to its current spec began
It's now a really attractive 'fast-road' car finished in Indigo Blue, de-bumpered, with fibreglass front wings and sitting on silver Minilites
Mainly original MG A cockpit in blue-piped Ivory leather with a Moto-Lita wheel. Most of the spec is on the Seller Rating
Engine details - 1,800cc B-Series completely overhauled including new bearings, rings, timing chain, oil pump, cam followers, 719 Kent fast-road cam, lightened flywheel, high-compression big-valve cylinder head (Oselli), tubular exhaust manifold, electronic ignition, large capacity rad with Kenlowe fan, oil cooler. Standard 1.5" SUs with pancake filters
Well presented and great for regularity runs, club-level sprints and hill climbs, or just to enjoy as a rather cool example of Britain's prettiest ever sports car

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 180
Make: MG
Model: MG A MK 1
Registration Number: 800 JKO
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Chassis Number: GHN83335
Transmission: Manual
Body Colour: Indigo Blue

GALLERY

SPECIALIST

Gary Dunne
Car Specialist
07740 946796
gary@iconicauctioneers.com

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SCORE:

99 / 135

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1800cc completely overhauled including new bearings, rings, timing chain, oil pump, cam followers, 719 Kent fast-road cam, lightened flywheel, new complete clutch, high-compression big-valve cylinder head (Oselli), tubular exhaust manifold, electronic ignition, large capacity rad with Kenlowe fan, oil cooler. Standard 1.5" SUs with pancake filters. The exhaust is slightly bigger bore and has a stainless steel box at the rear.

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MGB 4 synchro with competition overdrive on 3rd/4th. The box was overhauled before fitting and a new 3rd motion shaft fitted.

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Brakes servo assisted with cross-drilled discs on front, standatd on rear. Rear axle is standard Banjo type now 3.9:1

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Converted to negative earth. Alternator. Complete new wiring loom. Electronic fuel pump in spare battery compartment behind drivers seat.New coiul,spark plugs and leads

Vehicle History

About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 2nd June. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.

Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.

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If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 2nd June, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.

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