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£9,200 (Est: £13,000 - £18,000)

1957 MG Magnette Varitone Sports Saloon

United Kingdom • 6 Sept 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1957 MG Magnette Varitone has been restored and upgraded with a MGB engine, five-speed gearbox, and disc brakes. It features a two-tone cream over black finish, beige leather interior, and comes with an extensive history file, making it a well-cared-for classic.

Condition

7

The car was professionally restored in 2011, including a respray in its original colors, and has been well-maintained by an enthusiast owner since 2016. Upgrades like a five-speed gearbox and disc brakes enhance its usability. However, the listing mentions slight wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels and may require minor reconditioning, justifying a 'Very Good' rating.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

KAPA13/25590

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

UUK 287

RHD/LHD:

RHD

• Professionally restored by Moto-Build in 2011 (bills and photographs available) • Original colour scheme • 1,800cc MGB engine, five-speed gearbox, disc brakes all round • Present enthusiast ownership since 2016 The first new MG of the BMC era - the Z-Series Magnette - shared its unitary construction bodyshell - MG's first - with the Wolseley 4/44.

The latter had debuted in 1952 powered by the old XPAG 1,250cc engine, but the Magnette, which premiered the following year at the London Motor Show, came with Austin's 1,489cc B-Series motor installed.

Towards the end of 1956 the Magnette was upgraded as the 'ZB', gaining a more powerful engine and - in the range-topping Varitone version's case - a wraparound rear window and two-tone paintwork; top speed rose to 90mph, making it the UK's fastest 1½-litre saloon.

This ZB-model MG Magnette was sold new by W Brindley (Garages) Ltd of Codsall, Staffordshire to a Mrs M Smith of Tittenhall, Staffordshire, while according to a small plaque on ...