Production of the MGA began May 16, 1955 with Chassis No. HD10101

On May 27, 1955, Chassis No. HDC43-10106 entered production

Completed and dispatched from the factory on July 13, 1955,
MGA No. HDC43-10106 not only became the first MGA dispatched from the factory, but the first MGA exported to North America
 

Chassis No. HD10101 was not completed and released from the factory until July 27, 1955

The first 5 MGA's were painted Tyrolite Green

MGA HDC43-10106 was painted Orient Red
 had Black interior
&
 wire wheels

HDC43-10106 is the oldest MGA in America and has been restored at Maynard's Garage

Although MGA No. HDC43-10106 was manufactured and released from the factory in July of 1955, actual registration of the vehicle took place, in the U.S., in 1956. Therefore, in the U.S., it is considered a 1956 model.

This car was the first of 594, Left Hand Drive, 1955 MGA's exported to the US