This MGA 1600 is a chassis-up restored example of the classic British roadster, finished in a quintessential colour scheme and accompanied by extensive history files. Under the bonnet is a replacement naturally aspirated 1.6-litre inline-four, delivering around 67kW to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. An original Australian-market car, it was supplied as an export in CKD form and then underwent final assembly in Australia. It was dispatched from the UK in August 1960 and assembled in the same year, but it is noted as being a 1961 model year car. The rebuild is noted to have included a replacement genuine BMC ‘Gold Seal’ engine, including two new SU carburetters, a strip down and repaint, a gearbox and steering rebuild, a new wiring harness, new radiator and shock absorbers, a new soft-top roof, new starter motor and generator, new braking system including brake master cylinder, an interior retrim with new carpets, and original Lucas fog lights fitted. The seller notes that they acquired the car in February 1983, and most major components – including the engine – were purchased in 1984. The car then remained unregistered and in long-term storage, before undergoing major restoration work completed in 2016. It was then re-registered after 42 years in April 2023. The odometer currently displays 94,204 miles, though this is not warranted. The seller notes that the car has covered 1,623 km since the first registration in April 2023, after 42 years off the road and unregistered.. Build year: 1960 This MGA Roadster is finished in the classic hue of Old English White with a contrasting burgundy cloth soft-top, over a red leather cabin with chrome interior accents. It rides on 15-inch painted wire wheels fitted with whitewall Olympic crossply tyres. Features include Jaeger gauges, sliding windows, and door cubby holders. Modifications include the car’s replacement genuine imported BMC ‘Gold Seal’ engine (refinished with red paint), the burgundy cloth soft-top roof, as well as a Lucas battery isolator switch. Accompanying the car are the handbooks, documents, and paperwork shown in the photographs, comprising over 42 years of records across five full lever-arch files, along with one original Lucas ignition key and one replacement key. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: there is a small scratch to the leather back rest on the driver’s seat. The most recent inspection of roadworthiness was in March 2023 during which the seller reports that no warnings or advisory items were noted. This MGA Roadster 1600 Mk1 is a charming British sports car, benefitting from an extensive restoration carried out after a long period in storage, during which its enthusiast owner carefully sourced the correct parts. Elegantly finished in Old English White with a contrasting burgundy roof and interior, it is sure to appeal to collectors and keen drivers alike, and would make a characterful companion for relaxed weekend drives.