SFRC Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 The first model I did. A MGA from 1959. About three years ago I was on my way to the start of a rally in France. Near Brussels the engine made some horrible noises. I took of the cylinder head hoping the gasket was gone. Once I had the head off I could see two pistons were severly damaged. No way I could fix the car at that moment. Some friends came to the rescue. The brought their car on a trailer and took mine back home. I still could start the rally. Making a model for them was the least I could do. Here the replica miniature rally car is finished. This is the car at the finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRC Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) During the summer of 2011 made a replica of a MGA TwinCam for a very close friend and team mate. I used the same base model, a MKII. The TwinCam is an earlier car so I had to change the rear lights. Also the front valance was changed on the actual car as it doesn't have any bumpers. This is the original car: The interior in the right colors: Brackets for the spot lights: Here is the finished miniature replica of the MGA Twin Cam. Edited June 22, 2012 by SFRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRC Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 This one went to Curacao were the original car was sold in 1962. In Europe one hardly will ever run into a MGA in this colour. But after some digging I found out it is an original colour. Also the combination with the red upholstery is as it used to be sold. The base model was a true barn find. Wheels and mirrors were broken off and pieces were missing. Only small changes were made: Changing from RHD to LHD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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