Sold | Ex-Gene Ponder Collection, one of only 3 known surviving N Series Airline Coupes,1936 MG NB Magnette Airline Coupe Chassis no. NA/0848 Engine no. 1112 AN

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Ex-Gene Ponder Collection, one of only 3 known surviving N Series Airline Coupes,1936 MG NB Magnette Airline Coupe Chassis no. NA/0848 Engine no. 1112 AN

United States • 17 Jan 2013

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This 1936 MG NB Magnette Airline Coupe, chassis number NA/0848, is an ultra-rare, six-cylinder model, one of only three known to survive with its original Airline body. Formerly part of the Gene Ponder Collection, it underwent a high-quality restoration and features a 1,271cc engine, 4-speed manual transmission, and unique aerodynamic design.

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The car underwent a high-quality restoration by Gene Ponder, including a color change and sourcing correct Borrani wheels at a significant cost. It was later acquired by Mr. Oldenburg, who fitted hydraulic brakes for improved stopping. The car is described as having a "jewel-like quality" and remains among the most collectible of all MG cars. However, the listing also notes that the title for the vehicle is in transit.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

NA/0848

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

BRT 441

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• 1,271cc, OHV inline six • 4-speed manual transmission • One of seven six-cylinder Airline Coupes built • One of only three surviving • Ex-Gene Ponder One of the most intriguing and important aspects of the 1930s motor industry is its interest in aerodynamics and how this was reflected in the evolution of the automobile.

It can be argued that France lead the way with coachbuilders such as Figoni et Falaschi and Letourner et Marchand staking their own claims with their Teardrop and Aerosport designs on Talbot Lago and Delage chassis, though these were produced in limited numbers and strictly for the luxury market.

In America there was, of course, the Chrysler Airflow among others that represented a more accessible and affordable acquisition with similar design tendencies.

Britain too saw many of its coachbuilding houses, which only 40 years earlier had been constructing carriages to be drawn by horses, now focused on wind-cheating design, beautiful flowing renditions came from the p...