Oxford Diecast 76MGA005

MGA Dove Grey 1:76

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The 1:76 scale MGA roadster appears as a convertible in an unusual grey colour scheme with contrasting red seats. The external bodywork features a bright chrome trim to window frames, bumpers, front grille, front lights and petrol cap. Note too the MG badge in the centre of the boot lid, Our MGA is registered 553 YUP. One feature to note on our 2-door roadster model is the lack of exterior door handles, just like the real thing. It was BMC's 2-door coupé version that had door handles - an interesting fact for the many of you with an eye for detail and level of authenticity.

The car, launched in 1955, nearly didn't make it as BMC's Chairman Leonard Lord had just signed a deal with one of the other great sports car names of the era - Donald Healey - on a joint deal to manufacture the Austin Healey. Fortunately, for MGA fans, declining sales in its predecessors made him change his mind and the car - promoted as the first of a new line - emerged from the MG BMC works at Abingdon with a Sports Car classification.

Its streamlined body and associated modifications were the refined results of a previous creation from MG's designer Syd Enerver. With an updated 1.5 litre, 68 hp engine and a top speed of just over 97 miles per hour, the car also had a 0-60 mph ratio of 16 seconds. Fuel consumption was just under 27 mpg. The test car cost £844 including taxes. Between 1955 and its final production in 1962, various modifications were made to increase performance of the MGA which then led to it entering the competition world, including racing at Le Mans. It was also a very popular motor in the USA both on the road and on the race circuit right into the new millennium. In fact, more MGA models were exported than were purchased on the UK market, where of the 101 thousand produced, just under 6000 were sold at home. Following the end of MGA production, the marque was succeeded by the MGB, which is also part of the Oxford series.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast MGA Dove Grey 1:76

The model is a 1:76 scale die‑cast replica of the MG MGA roadster, presented in a Dove Grey livery with red seats. It features bright chrome trim on the window frames, bumpers, front grille, headlights and petrol cap, and displays the MG badge on the boot lid. The car bears the registration number 553 YUP and, like the original, does not have exterior door handles. Manufacturer part number is 76MGA005 and it represents the British Railways Late Crest period.

The original MGA was launched in 1955 and was produced at the MG BMC works in Abingdon. It was equipped with a 1.5 litre engine delivering 68 hp, a top speed of just over 97 mph and a 0‑60 mph time of about 16 seconds. Fuel consumption was recorded at just under 27 mpg and the test price was £844 inclusive of taxes. Throughout its production run until 1962, the model underwent several modifications to improve performance, which later allowed it to compete at events such as Le Mans.

Between 1955 and 1962 a total of 101 000 MGAs were built. Export sales exceeded domestic sales, with just under 6 000 units sold in the United Kingdom. After production ceased the MGA was succeeded by the MGB, which is also featured in the Oxford series. The die‑cast model is listed under the British Railways Late Crest era.