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General information
Model year: 2026
Registration number: DZ-12-16

Technical information
Torque: 6700 Nm
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine capacity: 1.588 cc
Transmission: 4 gears, Manual gearbox
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Acceleration (0-100 kph): 9,1 s
Top speed: 182 km/h

Measures and weights
Empty weight: 960 kg
Dimensions (LxBxH): 396 x 147 x 127 cm
Wheelbase: 238 cm

Environment
Emission class: Euro 0

History
Number of owners: 4

Product safety
Manufacturer: Carrosso Classic & Sportscars Eekstraat 2 8375HN OLDEMARKT, NL 0625351515 http://www.carrosso.com [email protected]

- Electrically operated sliding roof
- Hard top
- Heating
- Spare wheel

MG A Twin-Cam Roadster

• Rare Twin-Cam model: only 2,111 units built
• Body-off restored
• Heritage certificate
• Extensive original documentation available
• 1,588 cc engine with dual overhead camshafts and 108 pk
• Disc brakes on all 4 wheels
• Dunlop knock-off disc wheels
• Heater and windshield washer system
• Hardtop (polyester)
• Softtop and tonneau cover

HISTORY/DOCUMENTATION
A dream for any MG enthusiast: after all, how many examples of the MG A Twin-Cam are still in existence today? Especially in such fine condition with extensive documentation, we are pleased to offer a truly unique Twin-Cam: chassis number YD3/1366 was delivered on February 19, 1959, in the United States (like the majority of these cars). This is confirmed by the included Heritage certificate, which also indicates that the car was originally equipped with heating, a windshield washer system, and a tonneau cover—all of which were options at the time. The car comes with extensive original documentation: an Owner’s Manual, a parts list, a workshop manual, and various publications, including detailed articles specifically describing the Twin-Cam. The MG was imported to the Netherlands in 2016 and has undergone a “body-off” restoration in the past (photos available); since then, it has been driven and maintained with care and passion. The car is not in concours condition, but it is in very good driving condition.

EXTERIOR
During the extensive restoration, the MG was painted in the iconic “British Racing Green” color. The dark green hue is beautifully echoed on the wheels and in the interior, giving the car a rugged look. The rare Dunlop “knock-off disc wheels” were characteristic of the Twin-Cam. The visual condition of the paintwork, chrome, and rubber components is good, with only a few minor signs of wear. The undercarriage is in excellent condition and is exceptionally free of rust (see also our photo gallery). In addition to the documentation, the car comes with the following:

• Two sets of original MGA rear bumper guards
• Hammer (for wing nuts)
• Scissor jack
• Spare tire
• Seat belts
• Removable roll bar
• Two new side windows
• Tonneau cover
• Hardtop

INTERIOR
The interior is also in good condition. The bucket seats are upholstered in green leather. Behind the front seats is a ground-connect switch. The floor has mats, and the side panels are in good condition, as is the 3-spoke wooden steering wheel. The dashboard is also in good condition and features the neat Jaeger gauges. A nice feature is the heater.

TECHNICAL
This MGA represents the most technically advanced version of the MGA. The heart of the car is the 1,588 cc four-cylinder B-series engine with code AEH547, equipped with a specially developed aluminum cylinder head featuring two overhead camshafts (DOHC), driven by a duplex chain. Unlike the conventional MGA engine with a single bottom-mounted camshaft, this design allowed for higher RPMs and significantly improved airflow. The engine features hemispherical combustion chambers, four valves per cylinder, and centrally mounted spark plugs, all of which contributed to efficient combustion. The Twin Cam was equipped with two SU carburetors and a specific intake and exhaust configuration. In its original high-compression version, the engine delivered approximately 108 pk at about 6,700 t/min, giving the Twin Cam exceptional performance for its time. The combination of relatively high specific power output, high RPM, and DOHC technology gave the car a distinctly sporty character.
The powertrain consists of a four-speed manual transmission, while the Twin Cam was equipped with Dunlop disc brakes on all four wheels—a significant technical upgrade over the standard MGA, which used drum brakes. Combined with the specific Dunlop wheels and the car’s low weight, this resulted in a sports car with a top speed of approximately 180 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds. The car handles, brakes, and shifts well.

GENERAL
The MGA Twin Cam was born out of MG’s ambition not only to make the successful MGA faster, but also to reestablish MG as a serious contender in motorsports. When the MGA debuted in 1955, its modern design was a significant step forward, but the 1.5-liter B-series engine, producing about 68 pk, lagged behind the performance of increasingly powerful competitors such as the Triumph TR3, Austin-Healey 100, and various European sports cars. Demand for more power came particularly from the important American market. As early as the mid-1950s, MG had therefore been experimenting with special Twin Cam engines for competition use; a prototype appeared as early as 1955 during the Tourist Trophy at Dundrod, and further development took place in the experimental EX cars, including the record-breaking EX181. Ultimately, a further-developed version of the existing B-series was chosen, leading to the introduction of the MGA Twin Cam in 1958: a relatively affordable sports car with a 108 pk DOHC engine and four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes. This allowed MG to compete directly with faster sports cars from both home and abroad, and the car actually achieved impressive results in competition. However, the Twin Cam was technically complex, and the early engines suffered from reliability issues, which quickly tarnished the model’s reputation and led MG to discontinue production in 1960, after only 2,111 units had been built. It is precisely this short production run, the ambitious development, the direct link to MG’s racing program, and the combination of advanced technology and the relatively simple MGA design that make the Twin Cam one of the most fascinating and collectible models in MG history today.

🇩🇪 Informationen auf Deutsch:

Allgemeine Informationen
Modelljahr: 2026
Kennzeichen: DZ-12-16

Technische Informationen
Drehmoment: 6700 Nm
Zylinderzahl: 4
Motorhubraum: 1.588 cc
Getriebe: 4 Gänge, Schaltgetriebe
Antrieb: Hinterradantrieb
Beschleunigung (0–100): 9,1 s
Höchstgeschwindigkeit: 182 km/h

Maße und Gewichte
Leergewicht: 960 kg
Abmessungen (L x B x H): 396 x 147 x 127 cm
Radstand: 238 cm

Innenraum
Polsterung: Leder

Umwelt
Emissionsklasse: Euro 0

Verlauf
Zahl der Eigentümer: 4

Produktsicherheit
Hersteller: Carrosso Classic & Sportscars Eekstraat 2 8375HN OLDEMARKT, NL 0625351515 http://www.carrosso.com [email protected]

- Elektrisches Dachfenster
- Hardtop
- Heizung
- Reserverad

MG A Twin-Cam Roadster

• Seltene Twin-Cam-Ausführung: nur 2.111 Exemplare gebaut
• Komplett restauriert (Body-off)
• Heritage-Zertifikat
• Umfangreiche Originalunterlagen vorhanden
• 1.588-ccm-Motor mit zwei obenliegenden Nockenwellen und 108 PS
• Scheibenbremsen an allen 4 Rädern
• Dunlop-Knock-off-Scheibenräder
• Heizung und Scheibenwischer-Waschanlage
• Hardtop (Polyester)
• Softtop und Verdeckabdeckung

GESCHICHTE/DOKUMENTATION
Ein Traum für jeden MG-Liebhaber: Denn wie viele Exemplare des MG A Twin-Cam dürften heute noch existieren? Vor allem in einem so guten Zustand und mit umfangreicher Dokumentation dürfen wir einen nahezu einzigartigen Twin-Cam anbieten: Das Fahrzeug mit der Fahrgestellnummer YD3/1366 wurde am 19. Februar 1959 (wie die meisten Exemplare) in die Vereinigten Staaten ausgeliefert. Dies geht aus dem vorliegenden Heritage-Zertifikat hervor, aus dem auch hervorgeht, dass das Fahrzeug ursprünglich mit einer Heizung, einer Scheibenwischer-Sprühvorrichtung und einem Verdeck geliefert wurde – allesamt Optionen, die damals erhältlich waren. Zum Fahrzeug gehört umfangreiche Originaldokumentation: eine Bedienungsanleitung, eine Teileliste, ein Werkstatthandbuch sowie verschiedene Fachpublikationen, darunter ausführliche Artikel, die sich speziell mit dem Twin-Cam befassen. Der MG wurde 2016 in die Niederlande importiert und in der Vergangenheit einer „Body-off“-Restaurierung unterzogen (Fotos vorhanden); seitdem wurde er mit Sorgfalt und Leidenschaft gefahren und gepflegt. Das Fahrzeug befindet sich nicht in Concours-Zustand, aber in einem sehr guten Fahrzustand.

AUSSEN
Im Rahmen der umfassenden Restaurierung wurde der MG in der ikonischen Farbe „British Racing Green“ lackiert. Die dunkelgrüne Farbe findet sich auf schöne Weise an den Felgen und im Innenraum wieder, was dem Auto ein markantes Erscheinungsbild verleiht. Die seltenen Dunlop „Knock-Off-Disc-Wheels“ waren charakteristisch für den Twin-Cam. Der optische Zustand von Lack, Chrom und Gummiteilen ist gut, mit einigen leichten Gebrauchsspuren. Der Unterboden befindet sich in einem sehr soliden Zustand und ist außergewöhnlich rostfrei (siehe hierzu auch unsere Fotoreportage). Zum Fahrzeug gehören (neben den Unterlagen) folgende Teile:

• Zweimal originale MGA-Stoßstangen-Schutzleisten für das Heck
• Hammer (für Flügelmuttern)
• Scherenheber
• Reserverad
• Sicherheitsgurte
• Abnehmbare Überrollbügel
• Zwei neue Seitenscheiben
• Verdeck
• Hardtop

INNENAUSSTATTUNG
Auch der Innenraum befindet sich in einem guten Zustand. Die Schalensitze sind mit grünem Leder bezogen. Hinter den Vordersitzen befindet sich ein Masseschalter. Der Boden ist mit Fußmatten ausgelegt, und die Seitenverkleidungen sind in einem gepflegten Zustand, ebenso wie das 3-Speichen-Holzlenkrad. Auch das Armaturenbrett ist gepflegt und beherbergt die ordentlichen Jaeger-Instrumente. Eine angenehme Option ist...