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Transgressing over from the midget side, wondering if any of you folks would consider parting with your MGA....Bodywork/undersides must be good, but not in red - sorry.....mechanicals/interior I can fix if need be....

Anywhere else I could look - apart from classic cars, fleabay and MG owners club?
Oggers

Hemmings.
MAndrus

Oggers, your secret's out ;o)
Dave O'Neill 2

Dave O

Midget for driving, MGA for looks....Always liked those beautiful MGA lines but I fear it will drive like a tank in comparison. You can't have everything......
Oggers

Switched from Sprite to MGA last year. Very different driving experience from the Sprite but no regrets so far. Bought from ebay in my case - just keep a good look out. You might have to travel a bit from Aberdeenshire for what you are looking for. Happy hunting. Tim
TJ Prime

Youll love it Oggers...having a full frame under you makes the MGA ride like its on rails at 100mph!


S

Your fears will be answered! I don't think anyone who regularly drives a Sprite (pref a Frog) and an MGA will give the A the higher drivebility rating.
It's prettier and it's more glamorous than a Frog.


Graeme Williams

It depends on your MGA and Frog.

A Frog with an original engine compares to a MGA 1500 from driving experience, but a good example MGA is a bit more solid than the Frog

A Frog with a 1275 engine is a much more interesting drive, and an MGA with an 1800 engine too. There are of course all the scales of engine size and originality in between for both cars. If you are tall, a Frog may have a better driving position.

But a good MGA is IMHO a bit more fun than a similar quality Frog
Dominic Clancy

I am comparing a 1275 frog with a Mk2 MGA with MGB engine (Oselli tuned) and 5 speed box.
If I were driving 200 miles on Motorway, A or good B roads I would chose the A, but for windy back roads the Frog has a distinct advantage. Most of our drives fit the windy road profile.
I can also "lose" coats, the bits and pieces wife carries easily in the Frog by utilising the area over the back axle.
The A has a more sumptuous feel, more quality about it. But it is heavy and heavy to work on too.
When it comes for the first to go, it would be........
the A.
Graeme Williams

Here's one for you listed on MG Experience.

http://www.mgexp.com/registry/forsale.php?make=MG&model=MGA+1600&country=&sort=modified&sortdir=desc

Jim
JL Cheatham

Tim and Oggers, and any other Scottish based As owners.
Just in case you don't know there is the MGCC Annual MGA run on Sunday 30 July starting at Larkhall and coming over to Biggar for lunch, usually 15 to 20 As take part.

Paul
Paul Dean

Not sure the link I gave you earlier worked. Try this.

http://www.mgexp.com/registry/XXXX96450

Jim
JL Cheatham

Iris Blue roadster at Brightwells auction next week.

http://www.brightwells.com/classic-motoring/leominster-classic-vintage/leominster-classic-vintage-july-2017/catalogue-12th-july/
Nigel Munford

Oggers. Try British Mark.
I have my MGA MK ll and TF for sale in the July issue.
I am not sure what the shipping and vat would be. Bill
Bill Mason

Sorry that should BRITISH. MARQUE
Bill Mason

Not sure I agree with some of the above comments , a midget/sprite is a totally different beast to an A likewise the A and a B are totally different. The midget is better "on the edge" but I know which one will be going to Italy next year even with the limited boot space! Helens frog is great for country lanes and around town but not on the list for long distance (we are getting old)


David k Brenchley

and


David k Brenchley

and - possibly the definition of fun in a midget...


David k Brenchley

We just got back from a tour of the Austrian Alps and the Italian Dolomites in our MGAs with Stuart and Irene Mumby.

We really pushed the cars at times and they are an absolute blast to drive down those Alpine hairpins.
When you add a touch of throttle as you enter the bend, the MGA really really "digs in" to the road and is just so much fun.

I wouldnt swap it for the world!

Cheers

Colyn
(A picture of Stuart Mumby and Irene in "HAS"


Colyn Firth

Stuart and I being held up by a slightly more modern German Car. Dolomites forming the backdrop.


Colyn Firth

Colyn, has Stuart changed wheels to those alloy versions? I remember the car with wires.
Gary Lock

Colyn,

Must have been an awesome trip with Stuart, great photos, thanks for sharing.

I did the Dolomites back in 1984 in the Porsche Carrera Cabrio, brand new, green car in the pics., but I still prefer driving the MGA.

Planning a Scotland Western Isles tour next summer, TC, TD and 'White Lady' MGA.

Happy MotorinG!

Doug


Doug Wallace

Hi Gary,
yes, well spotted, I think his new alloy wheels are my fault.
I told Stuart that it only took me 10 minutes to clean and polish my alloys!

Doug, it was a fantastic trip, those Austrian passes were just out of this world. They just go on and on, all seemed to have fresh tarmac and they just flowed so well.

Had a couple of problems with fuel leaks at the carbs which caused a slight misfire when climbing up to the higher passes (some up to around 8000 feet).
At first, I put this down to the Weber DCOE, which I have been told can run over rich at high altitude. However, once I discovered and fixed the loose fuel banjo bolt, the misfire disappeared and the engine ran pretty well.

Colyn
Colyn Firth

David: not disagreeing - Did say "If I were driving 200 miles on Motorway, A or good B roads I would choose the A, but for windy back roads the Frog has a distinct advantage"
Graeme Williams

In my pre breathalyser rock climbing youth (1969/70) I used to race my friend back from pub up the Ogwen Pass In Snowdonia. He was in a hot Frogeye and I was in my 'banger' 1500 MGA. I seem to remember we were pretty even in all ways, but it's a long while ago.

Paul
Paul Dean

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