The ubiquitous MGA. In 1955, it marked a radical change from the aging lines of the MG TF, a style that had been carried on with minor changes since before WWII. Where did this quantum leap spring from? George Phillips was a photographer for Autosport magazine, who not only photographed cars he raced them. In 1948, Phillips raced his MG TC special at Goodwood and won his class. Then, at the first post-war running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans,…
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