August 07, 2012
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Thank you to everyone who commented on the “Name That Top” photo on the HVA website and the HVA's Facebook page.
The bubbletop in the photo belongs to a 1962 MGA 1600 MK II Coupe. The MGA series was born in 1955 with a 1500 roadster. The following year, the MGA fixed-head coupe was introduced. In 1959, the 1600 was introduced with updated engine, brakes and other various pieces. The Mk II was introduced in 1961, featuring a 1622cc engine, recessed grille and horizontal taillights. Of the 8719 Mk II’s produced, only 521 of the fixed head bubble top’s pictured rolled out of the Abingdon manufacturing plant.
And the winner of the contest - Ed Yahnker from Goldsboro, NC!
For guessing correctly Ed will receive a free HVA ballcap. The same cap is available here, in the online store.
Here is a photo of Ed Yahnker with his 1951 Mercury:
Michael Attwood Portland, Oregon
MGA fixed head coupe
Douglas More Norwalk, Ohio
Bubble top is a MGA Coupe
Grant Glascock Nampa, Idaho
Mercedes190SL.
Pat Price Moses Lake, Wa
It's an MG-A . Probably from about 1959.
This is an MGA coupe.
David Wilson Edmonds, WA
MGA coupe 1956-58
dustin nicholson katy, texas
MGA coupe... I'm embarrased to admit I know it, I'm a Triumph guy!
Ken Harris Ca.
It is an MGA coupe
John Adams Wilmington, N.C.
Looks like an MGA Coupe to me.
Adam Richardson Bellingham, WA
MG-A Coupe
Bill Krzastek Waynesboro, Va.
This is an MGA Coupe.
John Alexander Ann Arbor, Michigan
The mystery top is on the beautiful MGA coupe (1957-1961), the most exotic car ever made!
Basil O'Connor Florham Park, NJ
It is an MGA Coupe
Rocky Santiago Oklahoma City
MGA coupe
BRUCE McQUAID DALLAS, TX
MGA COUPE
RIDGE RYMAN new hope pa
mg-a
Mike Rowles Ohio
That is an MGA coup
Dave Uttley Rumney, NH
Vespa 400
Keith Mangles St. Charles, MO 63301
MGA Coupe
Christen Johansen New York, NY
1959 MGA with a removable fiberglass hard top.My father had a black one.
Steve Clarke New Jersey
bill miller atlanta
griffith
keith usa
fiat 500
Richard Ksenich Phoenix. AZ
This is an MGA Hardtop Coupe 1957-1961
Sean Brown Katy, TX
Make=MG, Model=MGA Coupe
Jerry Enderle Pleasant Plain Ohio
MGA 1600 Coupe
Bob L. Virginia
It's an MGA coupe - manufactured from about 1956 - 1962, most MGA's were roadsters, but a few were coupes, they actually had roll-up windows, doors that locked and a somewhat nicer interior. It was my first car - paid $300 and drove it away back in 1966 or so.
Kelcie Edwards Virginia
MG MGA Coupe prob 1962
Jared Lovell Richmond, CA
Greg Gillman Westerville, OH
MG = make, MGA = model
Joe Rosales NJ
MGA
Robert McGehee Antioch, TN
MGA Hardtop Coupe
Doug Allen Savannah, GA
Gary Lied Keysville, Virginia
MGA FHC
Charles Utrias Warner Robins, GA
Top is from a Mercedes-Benz 190SL1957 - 1962
jonathan kirshtein Boston
its an MG MGA Coupe
marc olimpio springvale Me
59 MG MGA coupe
paul rabjohns Los Angeles
Looks Like an MGA Coupe to me.
Mike Smith Ft. collins co
John F. Quilter Eugene, Oregon 97401
This is the MGA coupe that was launched after the roadster which was introduced in 1956. The coupe was made in 1489cc and 1622cc versions as well as the high performance twin cam.
John Russell Traverse City
MG-A?
walt ayre Eliot, ME
The car with a "top" as pictured, is an MGA circa 1963.
Frank Central Virginia
I believe this is a Fiat Autobianca
eric singley edwardsburg, MI
My guess for the bubble top is: Austin Healy Bug-eye Sprite.
Laguna Mike Pflugerville, TX
It is a MGA Coupe>
Art Thumwood Savannah GA USA
MGA Coupe, 1960-1961 timeframe perhaps
Greg Perigo Fort Wayne, IN
I'm taking a stab at it ... 1962 MGA 1600 Mk II Coupe?
1962 MGA 1600 Mk II Coupe
Larry Fite Hot Springs, AR
Late 50's MGA
Rick Aiken, SC
Robert Pace Jacksonville, Florida
This one is too easy. The car pictured here is made by MG, this is the MGA hardtop. This is a fixed top, very unique. I thought they were ugly at the time, now I admire them. Nice choice! Bob
peter leonardo ct
mga coupe
Dave Hanson 2124 N. 74th St., Wauwatosa, WI 53213
I believe this is an MGA Coupe.
BART BAKER scottsdale, AZ
ANSWER: MGA
Joseph Stanoch Minneapolis, MN USA
MGA Coupe. Tough to determine the year without seeing the tail lights/front end but it is was built from 1956 to 1962. I own a 1957 roadster.
Paul Yeaman Plainwell, mi
'Looks like an MG fixed-head coupe . . .
malcolm costa mesa ca
joe Petaluma, CA
BMW Isetta
Dale Payne Brighton, MI
The top is a MGA Coupe
Dave Pyle Houston TX
MGA top. What's a face book?
Jim Sutorus Raleigh NC
This one is easy. I have had several. It is an MGA Coupe.
TOM LAROSA NEW YORK
THAT'S A MGA COUPE.
Fred Humberstone Oldsmar, Florida
That is the top of a MGA Coupe!
David Southern Boone, NC
This car is a MGA. Year could be a 1958 or 59
Fran Lewis Waterford, MI
It looks like an MGA Coupe
Paul G Trout Elverson, PA
That top is an MGA Coupe.
daniel perkins tybee island,ga.
Robert McIntyre Lake Forest, CA
Jon Tribe Baltimore Maryland
It's an MGA Coupe init!
bruce skaggs ft. myers, fl
Bob Abhalter Kenosha, WI
Looks like an MGA fixed-head coupe to me.
Bob Graham Richmond Va.
It's an MGA hardtop.
Robert Leinen Dearborn, MI
Scott Adams Lancaster, PA
It's an MGA Coupe
David Connecicut
The car is an MG, model :MGA Coupe.
Wilson Walthall Mckinney TX
It's an MGA
Joe Rice AArizona
1950's MG
gregg purvis grand haven mi
MGA fixed-head coupe
robert burwell new orleans
This car is an MGA Coupe. probably 1960
L. Lindhurst Sedona, AZ
The MGA coupe is pictured. I still have my first car an MGA roadster in the garage.
Peter K Bradley United States
MGA coupe.
Richard Shurrager Mexico
MG............A
Mike Hunt wrong side of the tracks
For some reason, I want to paint a large pink dot right on the top of that roof. Do that, and I'll tell you exactly what it is. And another thing -- what's the deal with airlines food. I mean, come on. Really?
Steve Derus Minden NV USA
Richard Ferrero Brewster, NY
Ronnie Bryant Medina, Ohio
1958 MGA coupe
Robert Centennial, Colorado
This appears to be a MG-A Coupe
Bob Houillon Wauwatosa, WI
The car is a MGA Coupe
David Littlefield Spring, tx
MGA Coupe 1955-1962
Robert Houillon Wauwatosa, WI
MG MGA Coupe
Gary North San Diego County, CA
I believe that this is the top from an MGA Coupe, late 50's or early 60's.
Mason Corbin Tempe, Az
The car is an MGA
David B Jefferson Mequon WI
That's a MGA coupe
Ron Wiley Ravenna, Ohio
The top is on an MGA coupe.
Herb Clark St. Louis, MO
It looks to me like the top off a 1958 or 1959 MGA
Rich Bellmore
Nash metropolitan
Rex Lee Carpenter Niles MI.
That top to me looks like a Davis.
Robert Hyndman Valparaiso, IN
ken Paso Robles Ca
Thats a MGA Coupe top
Ron Shimek Austin Tx
The car is an MGA Coupe.
Vernon Brown Arlington, MA
Mercedes 190SLC
Jeff wendell Roanoke va
1956 + MGA coupe
PETER DAVIS Jonesborough TN
Maurice Barnhart Roanoke Virginia
george mitchels NJ
It's a 1958 MGA Coupe
Gary Klawitter Spokane Valley Washington
gerry manny athol idaho
this top is on a MGA thanks gerry
Frank Earle Friday Harbor, WA
I believe that the vehicle sporting the hardtop in question is an MGA circa late fifties to early sixties.
Rich Berger St. Louis
The picture is a MGA Coupe.
Thomas Kaminski Midland, Michigan
Nash Metropolitan
bruce whipple goose creek, sc
VW Karman Ghia
Michael T Flagstaff, AZ
It's a Jaguar XKE
Thomas Holman Minneapolis, MN
Studebaker, Starlight coupe
Mel Hammontree 1305 daventry Rd. , Midland, Tx
This is a MGA hard top
Gordy Jack Wheat Ridge, Colorado
I believe it is a top to a MGA Coupe
Everett Philla Acushnet,Ma
Could it be a 1953 Metropolitan?
Terry Singer White Bear Lake, MN
Its from a MGA coupe
Larry Henry Orland Park, IL
MGA Coupe.
Thomas McQueen Escondido, CA
This is a MGA Coupe
George Goeppner Chicago IL
That is top on a MGA coupe. Probably 1959 or 1960, and it is not removable!
Scott Fishe Tualatin, OR
MGA Coupe!
Gerald Medford Greenville, s.c.
TOM PETERS Jacksonville, FL
1959 MGA Coupe.
Rodney McDonald Alabama USA
It looks like an MGA Coupe to me!
Steve Lutz Fort Ashby, WV
Looks like an MGA hard top
Jack Weiszer Portage, Michigan
It is a '57 MGA top.
T P Marzilli Jefferson Ma.
this would be a Metropolitan.
Ira Goodberg Los Angeles
Bob Stahl Olympia, Wa.
jim lees oh
name this top. Sunbeam Alpine
Eric Langreder Uniontown, Ohio
MGA coupe, late 1950s.
Eric Bjornstad Orleans NE
Studebaker Champion
Jules LeBoyer Silver Spring, MD
Chris Spence United States
MG MGA
jOE dUNN New York
gogomobile
G. Duncan Pitts Christmas Florida
That is a Metropolitan. Most know as a Nash Metropolitan.
bill ebbitt Garden city, mi
Nash American
terry United States
maybe a fiat from the fifties?
Joel Weinstein Framingham, MA
1948 Davis?
Larry Steckel Pittsburgh, PA.
The roof in question is from an MG-A fixed head coupe.
L. D. Van Benschoten Berlin Heights, Ohio
My guess is a MGA coupe.
Ed Windfelder Baltimore, MD
Car is a 1958 MGA coupe
Nigel Matthews Vancouver, BC Canada
Looks like an MGA Coupe to me! might even belong to Jonathan Stein?
Richard Young Indianapolis
dave laughton urbanna VA
I think this is an MGA Coupe
Elliott Stage San Jose
MGA coupe. That little vertical chrome piece in the lower right corner is the door latch.
Jimmy Skotidas North Carolina
The car is MGA
Lynn Nordby Bainbridge Island, WA
That's an MGA.
Angela Famiglio Weston, Florida
1958 MGA or near that. I have one that is a hard top and white.
Jim Carlson Alexandria, VA
pete lindemann olympia, wa
That is a hardtop MG. I think it's about 1962 MK II
Hilton Smith Gloucester, VA
MGA coupe. Probably a 1500. 1955 to 1959
w.gilmore acton ont.canada
looks like a MGA coupe?Could be wrong?
Gary Edwards USA
MGA 1600 coupe. 1959 to 1962. The 1600 had the short rear shelf.
N C Ridgely Vero Beach, FL
Ron Giancarlo Olathe, KS
Bruce Deisinger Ephrata Pa.
It's a MGA coupe based on the snaps on the back shelf
Mike Ranger Chestermere, AB
Tom Fountain Valley Ca
Looks like an MGA Coupe, not sure of the year, say 1959 to 1962
Art Kretzschmar Jersey Shore
MGA fer shur
George Whiteley Atlanta, GA
MGA FIXED HEAD COUPE
Brenda Paupst Petaluma, CA
1960 MGA Fixed Head Coupe
Peter Cerka Asheville nc
Mgs fixed head coupe
Jim Cronkhite United States
Top is on a MGA coupe.
Al Stevens Spartanburg, S.C.
This is an early 60"s Porsche 356B with a Karmann body.
MGACARNUT Chagrin Fall, Ohio
1959 MGA Coupe
Melvin Denton Trenton, MI
Appears to be a 1957 MG MGA Coupe (Hudson)
Lee Rush Peru, IN
Studebaker business coupe.
Sherwood Parker Tempe, AZ
MGA Coupe by MG. Lovely and very drivable car.
Mark Petoskey Mi
1960 MG. MGA1600 Coupe
Charlie Schmalenberger Vancouver, WA
an MGA coupe
Charlie Vancouver, WA
J. Showers WV
douglas sedon maryland
definitely an mga fixed head coupe; here's a pic of a 1969 model: http://www.americancarsuk.com/Cars_for_Restoration/MGA_1960_432ARM/MGA_1960_19.JPG
Gary Sandusky Texas
robert ziegner sugar land texas
Steve Wright Illinois
Mike Parker Detroit
Not an MGA. They have 3 piece rear glass. Is this a Renault Caravelle?
Mr John Hedblom Glendale, CA
Late MGA Coupe, possibly a twin-cam model
Jim Waterford Mi
JAY AKERMAN ETNA , CA USA
NASH METRO TOP
M. Elliott San Diego, CA
Dave Quinn Michigan
For sure, it's an MGA coupe.
Jim Sanders Seattle
1962 MGA Mark II coupe, Old English Whitre
Jack Weller Shelby, NC
It is an MGA Coupe. Several were on the field at Euro Auto Festival at the BMW Zentrum in 2011.
Mary Hayes New Jersey-MGCCNJ.org
Rob Kemper Charleston, WV
Very Easy, My cousin happens to have one, his is a '58 MGA
Barry Ward Denver, NC
Jim Danesi Huntley, IL USA
Alan Smith Phoenix, Arizona
john miller sandusky, ohio
Mga coupe
bob bauer san diego, ca
MGA Coupe. If the dove gray with red interior are the original colors, then it is a 1600 mid 1959 to mid 1961.
Don Wilson Ca.
1960 MGA Coupe
Daryle Murray Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1962 MGA Coupe
Cheryl Smith West Ossipee, NH
Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite
Bruce McKeon Thomasville,NC
1961 MGA coupe
Harvey Miotke St Clair, MI
While it may be an MGA, I'm thinking it could be a three wheel Davis.
Tim Hellman Wichita, KS
MGA Hardtop Coupe Late 50's early 60's
Gary Earp Fairmont, WV
1958 MG top
calvin deemer Alabama
MG
Doug Condon Oakdale CA.
Having owned a 1962 MGA MK II, I have to think it's an MGA hardtop, or coupe. That's my guess and I'm stickin' to it!