Cars Sold

MGA PRX 707 was built in June 1959 and delivered to ‘Comps’ in the August to be entered in the Liege-Rome-Liege Rally that year which started on 27 th August and was the first ‘Works’ Twin Cam to be officially entered into an International event. Driven by John Gott and navigated by Ray Brookes the pair were instructed to finish at all costs, a feat they accomplished with a creditable 9 th overall and 4 th in Class beating several of the works Austin-Healeys. The Works Competition department produced three chassis in those first few months – 524, 528 and 596 and it was 528 that was entered in the Liege- Rome - Liege Rally with the race number 78. The car was only lightly modified for the event because of the lack of time but included a Vanden Plas alloy hardtop, 5” Chronometric rev-counter, under shield and extra lighting. Today the car still features the original hardtop and rev- counter and wears its original colour – Orient red. PRX 707 was subsequently entered into the Tulip Rally of 1959 but didn’t finish. The current owner acquired the car ten years ago and set about a fastidious restoration to the most exacting standards, this included the removal of the body from the chassis and the overhaul of all the mechanics including the gearbox, back axle and engine (see separate spec sheet). The car is currently in race trim but included with it are all the previous road going equipment – SU carburettors, std gear ratio gearbox, hood frame, hood, trim panels, fuel tank and steering wheel etc. Also with the car is a spares package that includes a number of spare wheels and various consumables.