Fourwheel disc brakes by dunlop were fitted, along with dunlop peg drive knockoff steel wheels. Complete with jack, knock off hammer, engine crank, tool bag. Overall a wonderful example of this relatively rate mga a bit over 9,000 built out of 101, 000 of all mgas. Every part that was unique to the twin cam that was salvageable was saved. Among the cars beaten by the mg were a team of three experimental triumph twin cams which despite a 200cc displacement advantage, couldnt keep up with the mg. This is the remains of a highly desirable uk mga twin cam rolling chassis. Mga, mgb owners workshop manual autobook 955 mga 1600 twin cam mgb, mgb gt 1955 68. The twin cam boasted a 108 hp engine, which was a dramatic increase from the standard 72 hp mga engine. Boost the performance of your harleydavidsons twin cam engine with 101 projects broken out by each specific aspect of the motorcycle, including engine, suspension, transmission, exhaust, brakes, and body. And always serviced by last owner of nine years by jaguarmg specialist. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of mg mga twincam 80. Each time a change was made the applicable page was altered a changed copy was sent to all important people at the factory to update their book. Auto vintagery is about the enthusiastic customers of these wonderful restorations.
It is without hyperbole that we can say that this true factory example one of only 1,801 produced is undoubtedly one of the very finest, most correct twin cam roadsters in existence. For those twin cam owners who havent purchased the mga twin cam workshop manual yet, here is a printable copy in pdf format. For noticable improvements in performance and handling we are well known for modifying the mga to take the later b series five bearing engine and then adding a five speed gearbox. Robert bentleys repair manual for british cars add to cart. Boost the performance of your harleydavidsons twincam engine with 101 projects broken out by each specific aspect of the motorcycle, including engine, suspension, transmission, exhaust, brakes, and body.
Complete with books, tools, and a tonneau cover, this rare and charismatic mga twincam is a versatile british sports car that can be enjoyed on the show lawn and the open road. By 1959 the twin cam had been developed into a production model, transforming performance from adequate to potent according to contemporary testers. With the high volume of these engines that failed early in life, this is a very rare combo if the engine is indeed the one fitted at the factory. Interior work was performed under ponders ownership along with a rebuild of the 1,588cc twincam. Clearly, this head design extracts more power from a given displacement and some manufacturers achieved solid. How to tune and modify for performance and reliability. This certainly makes the car somewhat a rarity with only 2111 cars being produced between early 1958 and early 1960. Parts sales are also provided for most mg models, but in particular, the rare mga twincam 50 of which have passed through our doors. Mga twincam, mga, mgb, t types, prewar, and mmm series are well represented, with three papb models presently in our shop. The coupes were a variation of the roadster and were not differentiated by the factory numbering system as to body style. This is the more so as production was said to be designed to be limited and that the twin cam would only end up in the hands of enthusiasts. Introduced 1958 1960number built 2,111 inc coupethe mga twin cam was announced in 1958 and was the product of a lengthy and involved development but disappointingly it returned one of the shortest production runs that abingdon had ever seen. The car was acquired in 2007 from the gene ponder collection in texas through rm auctions after receiving a cosmetic refurbishment in idaho in the early 2000s.
The twincam mga was introduced midway through 1958. With its powerful engine, disc brakes, performance is roughly comparable to an mga twin cam. Just over 2,000 mga twincam roadsters were built between in 1958 and 1960, making them rare early highperformance british roadsters. Identifying the mga there are only five variations of the mga. Stories from mg owners around the world by gordon thorburn mg mga 19551962 by r. Mga twin cam heater control valve new improved fits. Introduced 1958 1960number built 2111 inc coupethe mga twin cam was. And race it did, the mga competing at le mans in 1955 and the tt, where it featured upgrades such as disc brakes. Bid for the chance to own a 1959 mga twin cam roadster at auction with bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. As mike points out in this article, the group was set up to help owners maintain their cars and offer moral support, something. Brand new mga mgb 3 main cam camshaft 19551964 performance profile d9 fits. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The bookmatched pair of blackoverred mga tourers before you on these.
This 1959 mga twincam roadster is said to be a matching number example with under 33k original miles. Rare 1959 mga twin cam sports car craftsmen sports car. The 1959 twincam offered here comes from the middle year of production and is painted a distinctive and elegant dove gray with an upgraded mga deluxe red leather interior including a padded center armrest. The mga twin cam was mgs muchanticipated, and valient, but ultimately unsuccessful, attempt at offering a more powerful version of the mga. Clarke announced in 1955 to replace the tf the mga was a radical change compared with the older cars. Mg introduced the mga twin cam in 1958 as a more powerful edition of the groundbreaking mga introduced in 1955. In 1956 the first south african 6 hour endurance race was held at pietermaritzburgs roy hesketh circuit, but for the masses 1958 was the year south african endurance racing started in earnest. Considerably faster than the stock mga, the twin cam could comfortably exceed 110 mph, and to cope with the increased performance, dunlop disc brakes were fitted all around, and dunlop centerlock wheels were adopted. Theyre affordable, simple to work on, rugged and attractive. It proved a troublesome and unreliable road car though, the vast majority of the 100,000plus mgas ultimately being powered by 1500 and later 1600 versions of the standard bseries engine. Rivers fletcher mg twin cam the first 50 years from mg car club, uk mga 1500, 1600, twin cam by f.
It is split into 23 separate files so folks stuck on slow data links dont have to download it all in one bite. This 1959 mg mga twin cam roadster is one of 679 examples sent to north america for that year and one of less than 1,800 total produced. The 1588cc unit was rated at 108 bhp at 6,700 rpm, providing the car with a 060 mph time of 9 seconds and a maximum speed of 115 mph. Over the years oselli have rebuilt and restored many mgas. Stuart grant catches up with the protea triumph and black mamba, an mga twin cam, that both enjoyed remarkable success in these early days. This was prior to the july 15 press demonstration day and public release date for the mga twin cam. After so many years of oldfashioned mgs, the mga of 1955 was like something from another world. If youre looking for ways to keep up with the pack or blow right past them this book has 101 of them. A high performance twin cam model was added for 1958.
This was a car in need of extra performance and in 1958 the twincam came with a twinoverheadcamshaft, 1588cc version of the bseries engine. Buy mga parts and accessories for your repair, rebuild and restoration. This fabulous and rare mga twin cam was extensively and perfectly restored and overhauled a few years ago, the car has driven around 5000 kilometres after the rebuild. The suspension was by independent coil springs at the front and a live rear axle with leaf springs, the car had a closeratio gearbox and the specification. The complete original low mileage car was crushed by a barn roof in 1969. The restorers guide to all roadster and coupe models including twin cam original series. All thats left is replacing some trim, installing a new interior, and replacing the windshield with rechromed frame. The following spring it was pulled from underneath the collapsed structure and disassembled. The essential comes from a smoke and pet free home delivered anywhere in uk uk postal costs. A high price discouraged sales, however, and the model was dropped after just two years. Ltd softbound 812x11 this is the technical data book. All of which tends to bring the performance of the car up to modern levels to suit todays roads and conditions.
The rarest of all mgas is the deluxe, which mates the twin cam chassis and a 1600 or mk ii engine. The twin cam, a major undertaking at the time of its introduction, was identified separately while the. This brochure was included in the demonstration day information package. Highperformance engine builders and street tuners who crave for maximum performance out of their vehicle, choose these topgrade performance products painstakingly designed by. In 1958 a twin cam 1600 engine version of the car was introduced alongside the 1500, and this featured an alloy cylinder head on a 1588cc version of the bmc b series engine and was fitted with disc brakes on all four wheels. A highperformance twincam model was added for 1958. Hundreds of photos and diagrams take you stepbystep through each project making it a breeze to keep other riders in your rearview mirror. Offered for sale is an absolutely gorgeous, all numbers matching, comprehensively and exceptionally well restored, award winning 1959 mga twin cam roadster. The almost complete remains of a 1960 mga twin cam. Mga twin cam twin cam addition to the mga parts catalogue mga twin cam twin cam addition to the mga parts catalogue books 190. It had a streamlined and curvaceous fullwidth body. Mg classic cars mga twin cam for sale car and classic. Mga twin cam group welcome to the mga twin cam group, established in 1966 by phil richer and mike ellmanbrown and now chaired by colin manley with help from a team of twin cam enthusiasts the earliest known group article published in safety fast dates from may 1969.
Pair of new mga brake rotors discs drilled and slotted performance race 195962 fits. The restorers guide to all roadster and coupe models including twin cam original series clausager, anders ditlev on. It was used by the mg factory to lay down the specification of the car. Mg mga twin cam repair manuals and automotive books. Sell used 1960 mga twin cam in oak ridge, north carolina. Find and shop for mga twin cam products online at everyday low prices at. Having bought an austin healey 3000 18 months ago the mga rarely gets taken out and the space is also now needed for the next classic car. All roadster and coupe models including twin cam original series hardcover. The double overhead camshaft engine fitted to the mga twincam models was known as much for its notorious unreliability as for its 108 bhp output. Get the best deals on parts for mg mga when you shop the largest online selection at.