1960 MGA Roadster (to Police Specification)

One of approximately 50 MGA's supplied for traffic patrol duties to the Lancashire Constabulary.

The cars were divided into white ('A Class') and black ('B Class') contingents. Basically to 1600 Deluxe/Twin Cam specification, though with drum rear brakes instead of discs and extended battery carriers necessitated by additional electrical equipment - including front 'Police' sign and public address megaphone. It was Cecil Kimber, in 1923 who first constructed the first MG, using a Morris Oxford chassis.

The high-performance Twin-Cam model appeared in 1958, producing 108hp. The engine was temperamental but offered acceleration from 0-60 in 9.1 seconds, with a top speed of 113mph and fuel consumption of 27miles per gallon. Production of the Twin-Cam stopped in late 1960 after only 2,111 units.

The MGA replaced the T-type cars and was first launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1955. It was ultimately replaced with the MGB in 1962 after a production run of just over 100,000 units, with the majority exported. Only approximately 6,000 were supplied to the home market.