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MG MGA - FA or FP keys

Here is one for the originality experts and enthusiats:
Was the FA typ key ever used in the early MGA"s ingnition? I found one reference that it was in the archives and recently witnessed an early June 1956 built MGA with an FA key.
Many folks say that only the FP key was used in the MGA, and the parts books show only one part number for the keys and the ignition lock barrel set.
Does anyone know? Does anyone car?
This is great fun!
James Johanski

James, My 1600 (Circa 1961) key is FA. But it is an original Australian CKD car - so may be different.
The plot thickens! Barry
BM Gannon

My 1961 mk 2 coupe is FD ?
Paul
P D Camp

FP on my 1960 Mk1 - Cam
Cam Cunningham

My 1958 (Nov 1957 build)has an FP key with a three digit number that corresponds to the ignition switch.
Bill Haglan

FS key on a 62 Roadster and could easily not be the origional key. Have a good day!

John
John Progess

My very worn (original?) 1958 key is FS.

Steve
Steve Gyles

My 1962 MK-II has a FP key. The spare was still attached by the screw on the heater box when I got the car in 2000.
Ed Bell

My 1962 MkII has an FP key. I know for certain this is the original ignition switch.
Steve K

My 1961 MkII is FS (if we all find our cars stolen, we know who to blame)
GrahamMV

James,
Am I right in thinking you are also installing a 3.5 V8 in your A - is it on the road yet?
I'd be interested to hear about your progress and swap V8 install stories.
Chris Bond

My 1961 MK2 and 1959 Coupe have FP keys.Both are original cars,the MK2 being an Australian build.
Jim
jim mckenzie

This thread was discussed between 15/05/2009 and 16/05/2009

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