1963 MGA 1600 MK II

MG A 1600 Mk II Roadster (1963) – Dutch classic in very nice condition

One of the finest British roadsters ever built: this MG A 1600 Mk II from 1963 combines timeless lines, pure driving pleasure and an excellent standard of maintenance.

This original Dutch MG is in very tidy condition and has always been treated with care. The car runs, shifts and stops as a MG A should, and is ready right away for enjoyable tours, club runs or relaxed summer evenings.

The powerful 1600 Mk II engine is the most sought-after version of the MGA series. Thanks to its light weight, direct steering feel and characterful driving experience, this classic still offers a unique driving sensation that modern cars cannot match.

MG A 1600 Mk II Roadster (1963) – Dutch classic in very nice condition

One of the finest British roadsters ever built: this MG A 1600 Mk II from 1963 combines timeless lines, pure driving pleasure and an excellent standard of maintenance.

This original Dutch MG is in very tidy condition and has always been treated with care. The car runs, shifts and stops as a MG A should, and is ready right away for enjoyable tours, club runs or relaxed summer evenings.

The powerful 1600 Mk II engine is the most sought-after version of the MGA series. Thanks to its low weight, direct steering feel and characterful driving experience, this classic still offers a unique driving sensation that modern cars cannot match.

Features

Year of manufacture: 1963

Type: MG A 1600 Mk II Roadster

Colour: classic red

Interior: black

Spoked wheels

Dutch registration

Valuable appraisal available

Always meticulously maintained

Starts, runs and shifts excellently

Condition

The car is in very neat, well-maintained condition. Not a concours car, but a beautiful “driving car” that can be proudly shown at events and used without worry for what it was built to do: driving.

The lacquer, chrome and presentation are well cared for and the car has an appearance that draws admiring glances everywhere.

I bought the car myself 23 years ago because the lines are beautiful and timeless.

Many connoisseurs regard the MGA as one of the loveliest British sports cars ever built. Even people who know nothing about cars turn their heads when it goes by. The car represents an era. This is the 1950s and 60s in its purest form: no screens, no electronics, no driver aids. Just you, the road and the machinery.

You don’t drive a car, you experience it. Open-top driving, the sound of the engine, the scent of petrol and leather, the direct steering feel. That is something modern cars no longer offer.

The car makes people happy. At a traffic light you get a smile, a thumbs-up, or a story from someone who once had an MG. And it has character. Every drive feels special, even a trip to the bakery.

This is a great driving car because:

- It is a Mk II, and the Mk II is not just any MGA.

For many enthusiasts this is the variant you want:

- most powerful original engine;

- relatively rare;

- latest evolution of the model;

- more sought after than many standard 1500 variants.

- The colour... Red, this colour truly lets the shape of the car speak.

It is an honest car;

- well cared for;

- allowed to be used;

- is not over-restored.

With this car you should really drive, not park up. Driving is enjoying.

4. Getting in and driving

It is a neat, well-maintained car that can be used straight away with a fully rebuilt gearbox as of 2026.

5. A car people remember

An MGA has something that few classics have: almost everyone finds it beautiful. The MGA has a friendly, elegant look that appeals to a much broader audience.

In short;

This MGA is not a museum piece, but exactly the kind of classic it was built for: a gorgeous, honest roadster to enjoy. A car that brings a smile to your face on every drive and evokes positive reactions everywhere.