BODY FITTINGS - COUPE - Your Shop for British Classic Cars

CAR IDENTIFICATION MG A

Year	Model	Numbers manufactured
September 1955 to May 1959	MGA 1500cc	10101 to 68,850
September 1958 to June 1960	MGA Twin Cam	501 to 2611
May 1959 to April 1961	MGA 1600cc	68,851 to 100,351
April 1961 to June 1962	MGA 1600cc MkII	100,352 to 109,070

BMC 'B' Series Engine Use(1953 to 1981)

Model	cc	Prefix	BHP/RPM	Torque
M.G. MGA	1489	BP15GB,15GB	68/5200	82
M.G. MGA	1489	15GD	72/5500	85
M.G. MGA 1600	1588	16GA	80/5600	87
MGA Twin Cam	1588	BC16GB	108/6700
M.G. MGA 1600 Mk2	1622	16GC	90/5500 97

MGA Serial Numbers

Engine Number

The engine number is stamped on a plate secured to the righthand side of the cylinder block...or it is stamped on a plate secured to the rear of the engine behind the cylinder block. (Twin Cam)

Car Number

The car number is stamped on a plate secured to the top lefthand side of the dash panel

Gearbox Number

The gearbox number is stamped on the top of the gearbox casing adjacent to the dipstick

Body Number

The body number is stamped on a plate secured to the bulkhead between the righthand bonnet hinge and the fuse block.

Rear Axle Number

The rear axle No is stamped on the front of the axle tube on the LH side next to the spring seat.

Identifying the MGA

There are only five variations of the MGA. The 1500cc, 1600cc, MkII, Twin Cam and 1600cc MkII De luxe. The Coupés were a variation of the Roadster and were not differentiated by the factory numbering system as to body style. The Twin Cam, a major undertaking at the time of its introduction, was identified separately while the De luxe, the most elusive of MGA models, was not distinctly identified. There are reliable production figures for all models except the De luxe.

The three major MGA models may be readily identified by their tail-lamp and grille configurations as well as their engine displacement.

A 1500cc will have the familiar single Lucas tail lamp, the flush style grille and no shroud or boot lid emblems. Four-wheel drum brakes were fitted to this model only.

Very early 1500ccs had different style gauge faces, an example of which can be found in the factory service manual and drivers handbook illustrations. The door rails on the first few cars were entirely of wood as were the cockpit rear corners. There are few of these seen today. The 1500's did not have the starter hump on the passenger toe board or the windscreen mounted hood clamp. The turn indicators were switched through a relay.

1600cc is differentiated by the dual rear lamp with separate turn lamps, larger round parking lamps with flat lenses and a '1600cc' marker on the cowl and rear boot lid. Disc brakes on the front greatly improved stopping power. The starter position was moved with the resulting hump on the passenger toe board.

The 1600cc MkII received the closest thing to a face lift an MGA ever got. The famous flat grille was replaced with the 'pre-crushed' version. The MkI Mini rear lamps appeared horizontally below the boot lid and the vinyl covered dash and cowl and 1600cc MkII badges were added. The chrome trim and dash escutcheon from the Coupé finished off the dash. Seat belt anchors were added to the chassis. 1600cc MkII De luxe cars used the Twin Cam chassis with the push rod 1622cc engine. Check all parts carefully, as MGA's have not always enjoyed the respect they do now, and parts have been freely exchanged with little regard for originality. When re-wiring your car, be sure to order the loom that fits your body type, not engine type.

BODY FITTINGS - COUPE

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	AFH4870	SEAL QUARTER LIGHT RH	1		CHF 64.35
1	AFH4871	SEAL QUARTER LIGHT LH	1		CHF 64.35

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
2	AFH4874	GLAZING RUBBER QUARTER LIGHT, LH AND RH	1	for 2 windows	CHF 17.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
3	AFH4847	VENT GLASS NCA	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
4	AFH4858/1	HINGE VENT WINDOW L/H	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
4	AFH4859/1	HINGE VENT WINDOW R/H MGA	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
5	AFH6532	HANDLE RH 1/4 LIGHT	1		CHF 52.70
5	AFH6533	HANDLE LH 1/4 LIGHT	1		CHF 52.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
6	AHA7473	WAVY WASHER	2		CHF 1.55

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7	AHA7474	PIN 1/4LIGHT HANDLE	2		CHF 5.05

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8	AFH6531	PIVOT -1/4 LIGHT	2		CHF 113.25

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9	AFH4456	GLAZING RUBBER	2		CHF 3.60

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10	AFH4862K	FELT STRIP SET	1	for 2 windows	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
11	AFH4453	DOOR GLASS NCA	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
12	AFH4455	WEATHER STRIP OUTER	2		CHF 14.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
14	AHH5710A	SUN VISOR BLACK MMG	1/2	superb reproductions of factory options	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
14	AHH5710W	SUN VISOR WHITE MGA	1/2	superb reproductions of factory options	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
16	AFH3796	DOOR HANDLE EXT 2PC	2	incl. escutcheon	CHF 169.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
17	AFH3896	STRIKER MGA DOOR RH	1		CHF 113.15
17	AFH3897	STRIKER MGA DOOR LH	1		CHF 113.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
20	ADH5482	DOOR HANDLE INT MGA	2	original type	CHF 101.80
20	ADG1673	REMOTE HANDLE BN47BT7	2	replacement	CHF 33.25

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
21	ADH5481	WINDER HANDLE 64-68	2		CHF 68.10

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22	ADB709	BEZEL WINDOW WINDER	4		CHF 42.60

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25	AFH3893	DOOR LOCK ASSY NCA	1	driver's door only	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
26	AFH3838/9	INSERT TRIM REAR WINDOW/SCREEN SEAL	2		CHF 58.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
27	AFH3778	FINISH CLIP-WINDSCREEN	4	2 per window	CHF 15.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
28	AFH3830	SCREEN MGA COUPE	1		CHF 560.00

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
29	AFH3831	SEAL WINDSCREEN FRONT	1		CHF 121.25

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
30	AFH3837	SCREENRUBBER REAR MGA	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
31	AFH3884/6	REAR WINDOW GLASS SET MGA OBSOLETE	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
34	242-465	WHEEL COVER, CARPET BLACK	1	All Roadster & 1500 Coupé	CHF 180.90
34	242-935	WHEEL COVER, CARPET, GREY	1	All Roadster & 1500 Coupé	CHF 180.90
34	242-477	WHEEL COVER, CARPET HONEY TAN	1	All Roadster & 1500 Coupé	CHF 180.90
34	242-475	WHEEL COVER, CARPET RED	1	All Roadster & 1500 Coupé	CHF 180.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
35	246-435	SPARE WHEEL COVER, CARPET, BLACK	1	1600 Coupé & MkII Coupé	CHF 152.40
35	242-945	WHEEL COVER, CARPET, GREY	1	1600 Coupé & MkII Coupé	CHF 152.40
35	246-447	SPARE WHEEL COVER, CARPET, HONEY TAN	1	1600 Coupé & MkII Coupé	CHF 152.40
35	246-445	SPARE WHEEL COVER, CARPET, RED	1	1600 Coupé & MkII Coupé	CHF 152.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
36	AFH4657W	HEADLINER KIT WHITE	1		CHF 371.65
36	AFH4657A	HEADLINER KIT BLACK	1		CHF 371.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	AFH4870	SEAL QUARTER LIGHT RH	1		CHF 64.35
1	AFH4871	SEAL QUARTER LIGHT LH	1		CHF 64.35
2	AFH4874	GLAZING RUBBER QUARTER LIGHT, LH AND RH	1	for 2 windows	CHF 17.30
3	AFH4847	VENT GLASS NCA	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
4	AFH4858/1	HINGE VENT WINDOW L/H	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
4	AFH4859/1	HINGE VENT WINDOW R/H MGA	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
5	AFH6532	HANDLE RH 1/4 LIGHT	1		CHF 52.70
5	AFH6533	HANDLE LH 1/4 LIGHT	1		CHF 52.70
6	AHA7473	WAVY WASHER	2		CHF 1.55
7	AHA7474	PIN 1/4LIGHT HANDLE	2		CHF 5.05
8	AFH6531	PIVOT -1/4 LIGHT	2		CHF 113.25
9	AFH4456	GLAZING RUBBER	2		CHF 3.60
10	AFH4862K	FELT STRIP SET	1	for 2 windows	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
11	AFH4453	DOOR GLASS NCA	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
12	AFH4455	WEATHER STRIP OUTER	2		CHF 14.90
14	AHH5710A	SUN VISOR BLACK MMG	1/2	superb reproductions of factory options	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
14	AHH5710W	SUN VISOR WHITE MGA	1/2	superb reproductions of factory options	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
16	AFH3796	DOOR HANDLE EXT 2PC	2	incl. escutcheon	CHF 169.80
17	AFH3896	STRIKER MGA DOOR RH	1		CHF 113.15
17	AFH3897	STRIKER MGA DOOR LH	1		CHF 113.15
20	ADH5482	DOOR HANDLE INT MGA	2	original type	CHF 101.80
20	ADG1673	REMOTE HANDLE BN47BT7	2	replacement	CHF 33.25
21	ADH5481	WINDER HANDLE 64-68	2		CHF 68.10
22	ADB709	BEZEL WINDOW WINDER	4		CHF 42.60
25	AFH3893	DOOR LOCK ASSY NCA	1	driver's door only	availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
26	AFH3838/9	INSERT TRIM REAR WINDOW/SCREEN SEAL	2		CHF 58.95
27	AFH3778	FINISH CLIP-WINDSCREEN	4	2 per window	CHF 15.95
28	AFH3830	SCREEN MGA COUPE	1		CHF 560.00
29	AFH3831	SEAL WINDSCREEN FRONT	1		CHF 121.25
30	AFH3837	SCREENRUBBER REAR MGA	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
31	AFH3884/6	REAR WINDOW GLASS SET MGA OBSOLETE	1		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
34	242-465	WHEEL COVER, CARPET BLACK	1	All Roadster & 1500 Coupé	CHF 180.90
34	242-935	WHEEL COVER, CARPET, GREY	1	All Roadster & 1500 Coupé	CHF 180.90
34	242-477	WHEEL COVER, CARPET HONEY TAN	1	All Roadster & 1500 Coupé	CHF 180.90
34	242-475	WHEEL COVER, CARPET RED	1	All Roadster & 1500 Coupé	CHF 180.90
35	246-435	SPARE WHEEL COVER, CARPET, BLACK	1	1600 Coupé & MkII Coupé	CHF 152.40
35	242-945	WHEEL COVER, CARPET, GREY	1	1600 Coupé & MkII Coupé	CHF 152.40
35	246-447	SPARE WHEEL COVER, CARPET, HONEY TAN	1	1600 Coupé & MkII Coupé	CHF 152.40
35	246-445	SPARE WHEEL COVER, CARPET, RED	1	1600 Coupé & MkII Coupé	CHF 152.40
36	AFH4657W	HEADLINER KIT WHITE	1		CHF 371.65
36	AFH4657A	HEADLINER KIT BLACK	1		CHF 371.65