MGA 50th Pictures From Le Mans
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3 prototype MGAs raced at the Le Mans 24 hour race in 1955. In 2005 the MGCC MGA Register re-enacted the trip down to Le Mans. PSJ 903 made the 1500 mile round trip. |
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The MGA 50th Anniversary radiator badge |
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The event started at Abingdon. The oldest surviving MGA (5th off the production line) Mabel - MBL 867 led the convoy from the old MG factory site |
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One of the most famous MGA Le Mans racers SRX 210, owned by Bob West, also made the journey |
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Once across the channel, the MGA convoy was joined by cars from France, Holland, Germany and Luxemburg . About 20 cars went directly to Le Mans. The remaining 15 went on a scenic route covering 2 days |
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A French car suitably decorated for the occasion |
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The convoy spread out nearing the Pont de Normandie |
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A one hour stop over at Honfleur at the end of the second day out of Abingdon |
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On the 3rd day 37 MGAs assembled in Argentan (twinned with Abingdon) for a civic reception. PSJ 903 centre of the picture |
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On the 4th day the convoy departed for Chateau Chene de Coeur at Le Mans. |
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The convoy assembled at the Chateau. This is where the race crews stayed in 1955 and where 3 prototype cars were garaged. This year the MG Lola team also stayed at the Chateau. |
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Two replica race cars in a re-enactment of 1955 photography |
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Formalities over, it was off to the circuit to enjoy all the racing. |
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The old cars had a one hour race before the main event.
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