K&R Replicas; MGA EX.182; 1955 24h Le Mans DNF; Jacobs & Flynn; RN42

The later MG prototype EX 182 was very close to the final production MGA and was the car actually raced at Le Mans in 1955. Three MGA prototypes were entered at Le Mans in 1955. Two of the cars finished the race placing 12th and 17th overall, proving the worth of the new car. The third car crashed with serious injuries to the driver, Dick Jacobs.

This white resin model is by K&R Replicas, it was sourced from a private collection in July 2018