Sold | 1955 MG Magnette ZA

Page Contents

Enquire Now

View All Images

£5,824

1955 MG Magnette ZA

United Kingdom • 12 May 2022

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1955 MG Magnette ZA has been owned by one family since new. It was restored in the mid-1990s and has had some recent servicing, including new tires in 2020. The vendor believes the mileage of 71,090 is correct.

Condition

7

The car has been restored with some newer parts, but the mileage is high and the overall condition is described as restored, so it is unlikely to be perfect. Given that restoration happened some time ago, some reconditioning may be required.

/ 10

[Transmission]

Transmission:

RL9416048G350F

Chassis No:

Odometer:

71,090 miles

SOH400

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

1955 MG Magnette ZA One family ownership from new with low mileage; restored in the mid-1990s; unleaded head; new tyres; recently serviced The Magnette was manufactured in two build series, the ZA and ZB of 1953 through to 1958 using a modified Wolseley body and an Austin engine.

Launched in 1953, the ZA Magnette, styled by Gerald Palmer was upgraded as the ZB in 1956 which was in production until 1958.

The MG Magnette was a milestone in Abingdon, as it was the first mono-construction MG, it was also one of the fastest saloons in its class.

The vendor believes that his uncle owned this ZA from new and can trace documentation back to 1961.

It was his daily use car for many years but was taken off the road at some point and a complete restoration carried out by him and a friend at Beasley's Garage in Witton Birmingham following his retirement around 1993-1995 .

During this time it was completely stripped and refurbished and the cylinder head was converted to use unleaded fuel.

The ...