Barely a week goes by that we don’t hear about a new continuation model or a resto mod promising classic style with modern performance and driveability. In fact we don’t cover a lot of them to prevent you getting bored.
Having said that I am a supporter of these restomods and continuation models. Nothing would make me happier than to be able to drive my Lotus elan every day with reliable handling and brakes.This latest resto mod is interesting. Most of these reinvented cars are expensive prestige models or base models for motorsport. The mini being an exception where an economy car in period is recreated at great expense.
The latest restomod is an MGA, a car that you rarely see these days. In fact the MGA was the first classic I worked on as a student and inspired me to buy my Lotus which I still own over 40 years later.
Frontline Cars’ stays true to the spirit of the original while delivering a modern, driving experience. Weighing just 815 kg (dry), each MGA Factory Edition is powered by a choice of naturally aspirated Duratec engines: a 2.0-litre unit producing 225 bhp or an optional 2.5-litre variant delivering 290 bhp. Each engine features individual throttle bodies, a modern ECU, stainless exhaust and precision-tuned camshafts, a five-speed manual gearbox.
The MGA also comes with a limited-slip differential with uprated shafts and bearings, and a five-link rear suspension co-developed with Nitron. Fine-tuned geometry and front telescopic dampers enhance agility, while uprated brakes – featuring four-piston front and two-piston rear callipers – provide exceptional stopping power. The classic fly-off handbrake, a nod to the original, has been seamlessly integrated with modern braking technology. Adjustable electronic power steering adds everyday usability without compromising feel, too.
Available in both roadster and coupé form, every Frontline MGA Factory Edition is built from a fully restored body, ensuring each car is finished to the highest standard.
The car will enter full production at Frontline’s Oxfordshire headquarters and first customer deliveries are expected from Summer 2026.
For any further information about the company, or any other Frontline build, please visit the website: frontline-cars.co.uk