£6,160
1958 MG Magnette ZB Varitone
Brightwells • UK • 16 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£6,160
1958 MG Magnette ZB Varitone
UK • 16 Sept 2026 • Lot 30
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1958 MG Magnette ZB Varitone boasts a desirable beige and maroon exterior with a red leather interior, recently benefiting from mechanical upgrades like a new clutch and unleaded head. While described as solid with a renewed underside and a good engine, the front seats require attention and the paint has room for improvement, suggesting it's a project with good bones for a collector.
Condition
6
The car is described as solid and in good condition, with recent mechanical work (clutch, unleaded head) and a renewed underside. However, the front seat squabs need repair and the paintwork has scope for improvement, indicating it's not perfect but generally well-maintained for its age.
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61,355 miles
KAFC1333674
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
XEL865
1958
Auction
£6,160
1958 MG Magnette ZB Varitone
Brightwells • UK • 16 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Description 61,355 miles currently showing on the speedometer (but this cannot be verified); benefiting from a large amount of work over the last few years; complete with a workshop manual The MG Magnette ZB Varitone is a stylish and characterful British saloon, combining elegant period styling with enjoyable road manners and a sporting character that made these cars particularly appealing in their day.
Today, well-preserved examples are increasingly sought after by enthusiasts.
First registered in 1958, this Magnette is powered by the 1,489cc engine with a four-speed manual gearbox and has had six former keepers.
The current owner acquired the car in September 2025.
Finished in an attractive beige and maroon colour scheme, it features a deep red leather interior, although both front seat squabs would benefit from some repair.
Described as a very solid car in good condition, the underside has been completely renewed and it has recently benefited from a new clutch and an unleaded c...
Price Analysis vs Other Magnette ZBs
£1,800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,076
Median Price (Since 2020)
£32,138
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 27th May 2011
Latest MOT mileage:
61,141 miles
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Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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