MGA MGA front grilles

[NutmegCT]

Just getting in to my MGA search.

Why do some MGAs have a "recessed" front grille?

Recessed:

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Not recessed:

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Thanks.
Tom M.

 

[DrEntropy]

Mk-I had the non-recessed. The Mk-II had the recessed one.

 

[NutmegCT]

Thank you sir!
TM

 

[Deleted member 8987]

And many years ago when I asked that same question....I found the guys with MGAs at the shows had issues getting the MK1 style grille, so bought a MK2 style and installed it on their MK1. So, be careful how you do a quick identification of which Mark the MGA your looking at actually is.
1500, 1600/1, 1600/2, front park/turn lamps, taillamps, just a couple of things from ten feet.

 

[NutmegCT]

Thanks Dave. Just starting the adventure, so every bit of info helps.
Tom M.