With fixed head coachwork in hand-laid GRP by Monza, this MGA GT is believed to have been the prototype for a limited edition run that was never signed off for production. Chassis and running gear are pure MGA as is the power unit, a 1600 Mk1 engine of 1588cc capacity. Specification includes gas-flowed, polished and ported cylinder head, competition rocker gear, camshaft, distributor, 13-row oil cooler, Maniflow exhaust, Weber 45 DCOE carburettor and FIA-type long-distance fuel tank in aluminium.

Front suspension now has competition lever-arm shock absorbers and an anti-roll bar. Rear suspension has competition rear springs and up rated rear dampers. Shod with Dunlop CR65 L-section historic race tyres, steel wheels of 5.5ins width. Full FIA-type roll-over cage with door-bars, 5-point harness and hand-held fire extinguisher.

RDR-prepped prior to a Goodwood circuit test session in March 2007 and then driven to a 57.30-mph race average in the wet at Brands Hatch during May 2007 Masters Festival. The V5 records first road registration in 30/03/1960 as well as the chassis number (an original MG Car Co plate being evident in the engine bay).

For more information see Bonhams web site.