Description Rare and sporting MG with a luxury interior; early 'tin-top' dash; few owners, the last for 49 years; recent major service; current MOT; original number plate; one of only around 600 still on the road; lots of fun for little outlay Launched at the 1953 London Motor Show, the Magnette was the first MG to feature a monocoque bodyshell rather than a separate chassis, marking the brand’s transition into the modern automotive era.

Designed by the great Gerald Palmer, the ZA was a luxurious four-door saloon that aimed to blend MG's sporting DNA with the practical needs of a post-war family.

Although it was developed alongside the Wolseley 4/44, Palmer went to great lengths to ensure the MG felt distinct.

To give it a more sporting stance, the body was lowered by two inches compared to its Wolseley sibling, and while the roof, front doors and boot lid were shared, most other body panels were unique to the Magnette.

The first car to use the now legendary 1.5-litre BMC B-Series ...