Introduced in 1958, the MGA Twin-Cam represented MG’s most ambitious production sports car of the period. Distinguished by its advanced DOHC engine, four-wheel disc brakes, and Dunlop knock-off wheels, the Twin-Cam offered a substantial performance advantage over pushrod MGAs. However, high production costs and mechanical complexity limited manufacture to just 2,111 examples before the model was discontinued in 1960.

The Twin-Cam offered here, chassis YD3/2202, is among the finest examples known. A British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate confirms it as an original left-hand-drive, North American-market Roadster dispatched on June 9, 1959. Particularly noteworthy is its attractive and seldom-seen factory color scheme of Alamo Beige over red upholstery. The car was also specified with an exceptional array of factory competition equipment, including a competition windscreen, oil cooler, close-ratio gearbox, and 4.55:1 rear axle, along with DeLuxe seats and a light alloy steering wheel.

Restored to exacting show standards between 1989 and 1994 by Classic Carriage Auto Restorations of South Carolina for noted collector Federico Della Noce, this Twin-Cam has since resided in respected collections and benefits from recent servicing and detailing. With its ultra-rare specification, outstanding restoration, and broad event eligibility, this Twin-Cam represents a superlative example of one of Britain’s most sophisticated 1950s sports cars.