There was minor changes to the MGA over time. Therefore, some visual details helps to tell the difference between a 1955 MGA 1500, a 1959 MGA 1600, a 1600 Mark 2 and a Twin Cam / Deluxe.

MGA 1500

The MGA 1500 has both parking lamps and flashers behind the same lens.	The side deflectors on this MGA is a useful additional equipment.	A vent grille bearing "MGA" is located on each side of the bonnet.	On each rear wing, the MGA 1500 has this simple single lens rear lamp.
MG A was also sold in an elegant coupe version.	The MGA coupes shared the same chassis numbers range with the roadsters.	The luggage rack is a mandatory equipment to have a chance to carry a suitcase.	Very nice roof line.
Unlike the MGA roadsther, the coupe is fitted with external door handles.	The MGA is a true roadster : with pack away hood and side screens.	With its hood fitted, the MGA roadster takes the same appearence as the coupe. This will change on the MGB.	1500 MGAs have their dashboards painted in the body's colour.

MGA 1600 and 1600 Mark2

 

On front side the MGA 1600 only differs from the  1500 by its  larger parking lamps with flat lenses.	The difference is more obvious on the MGA 1600 Mk2. Now parking lenses are separated from flashers, and the front grille is recessed.	A new badge is added next to the bonnet vent grille. It reads  "1600" on 1600 MGAs	And it logically changed with the MGA 1600 MkII.
The same 1600 MkII badge is added on the bootlid.	A rear view of two MGAs : left is a 1600 MkII and right is a 1600.	Closer, you can see the MGA 1600 was added a separate indicator lamp, still on the rear wing.	While the1600 Mk2 has a new Austin Mini lens now located horizontally on the rear valance.
The MGA was the first modern style MG (in opposition with the T midget's pre ww2 style).	A tonneau cover is an essential equipment to protect the car's interior from burning sun or light rains.	The MGA's body curves make many enthusiasts consider it as the nicest post war MG.	The 1600 Mark 2 MGA's dashboard matches the trim colour.

MGA Twin Cam and Deluxe

Fast and Fragile.

Centre lock steel wheels are unique to the Twin Cam and Deluxe MGAs..

The Twin Cam is the last MG developed engine. Next MG engines are  Austin series  A (Midget), B (MGB), C (MGC) or Rover (MGB GT V8).

The Twin Cam or Deluxe badges replace 1600 and 1600 MkII.

The various MGA wheels

15 inches, 48 spokes painted wire wheel.

15 inches, 60 spokes chromed wire wheel.

15 inches steel wheel.

15 inches,centre lock steel wheel. TwinCam et Deluxe only.