Many MGA were shipped around the world in the form of Completely Knocked Down units to be assembled in other countries. The total content of these "kits" would depend on the resources of the assembler at the destination. Wheels and tires and batteries might not be included, and the car bodies were generally not painted prior to shipping (except for primer). Here we have some links to information about these cars. Most of this is off site, in which case the links will be as good as the longevity of the referenced web pages.
Australia - Oct 1957 start date
Assembly in Enfield (Stdney), N.S.W.
Roadsters only. Some Twin Cams were imported Completely Built Up, but never CKD.
Canada
Morris Motors(Canada), LTD, Hamilton, Ontario
These cars were shipped in KD form rather than CKD. Production records show them as complete cars. They were first built up complete, then taken to Crowley to be partially knocked down and packed before shipping.
Cuba
Records indicate that three MGA were assembled in Cuba, just before the Castro revolution. And one was a Twin Cam! There are a few MGA resident there to this day. One is recorded on this web site under "Adopt an MGA" - These cars were painted and shipped with all parts required for assembly.
Holland
J.J. Molenaar, Amersfort (both CKD and complete cars here)
Ireland
Booth Poole and Co Ltd, Dublin - First 4 cars in January 1956
These cars were believed to all be underselaed, had leather seats, and could be ordered in any color combination, but were Roadsters only (pushrod and Twin Cam).
Mexico
Automoviles Ingleses SA, Mexico City - First 4 cars in January 1956.
The Netherlands
The Philippines
JJ Molenaar’s Automobiledrijf NV, Amersfoort
South Africa - March 1957 to 1962
Motor Assemblies Limited plant in Durban, Natal - British Car Distributors Ltd, Durban.
Roadsters, Coupes, and Twin Cams. These were painted with the body on the chassis, so visible parts of the chassis were finished in body color.
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