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1935 MG NB MAGNETTE DROPHEAD COUPE
Dore & Rees • UK • 8 Oct 2022
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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1935 MG NB MAGNETTE DROPHEAD COUPE
UK • 8 Oct 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1935 MG N-Type Magnette is a meticulously restored example with a fascinating history, including ownership by American actress Hazel Forbes-Richmond and Disney animator Ward Kimball. Restored to its original two-tone green color scheme and boasting a comprehensive history file with documentation and recent servicing, this charming sportscar is ready for touring and shows.
Condition
7
The car has been restored to its original specification and has a continuous ownership history from new. While it's in good order with recent servicing, it's not described as flawless, suggesting it's not in pristine or outstanding condition. The restoration implies it needed some work to bring it back to its former glory, indicating it wasn't always in near-perfect condition.
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17,750 miles
MG 4844
1935
Auction
NA 923
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold
1935 MG NB MAGNETTE DROPHEAD COUPE
Dore & Rees • UK • 8 Oct 2022
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
Restored to original specification - Continuous ownership history from new - Allingham four-seat drophead coupé coachwork MG built a formidable reputation in the market for smaller capacity six-cylinder cars in the early 1930s, starting with the Magna ‘F’ of 1931.
Initially putting out a meagle 37bhp, by the time of the launch of the N-Type, in 1934, the ‘KD’ engine was modified to deliver a much more interesting 56bhp.
The N-Type featured a more advanced chassis, lower profile gas tank and upgraded suspension, improving its handling and stability at speed, ideal for racing.
The ND featured the N-type chassis with an MG K3 body and was the most successful racing MG of the era, notably winning the 1934 Tourist Trophy.
The NA could be ordered with Airline fixed-head coupé or Allingham two/four-seater drophead coupé coachwork, both of which were the work of freelance designer, H W Allingham.
The N-type Magnette still possessed the purist styling and sprightly roadgoing manners for wh...
Price Analysis vs Other Magnette NBs
£25,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£53,804
Median Price (Since 2020)
£65,193
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 13th Jun 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
15,320 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Jun 2012, 15,320 miles
Passed
On 17th May 2011, 15,058 miles
Passed
On 22nd Apr 2010, 14,919 miles
Passed
On 22nd May 2009, 14,621 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
Dore & Rees
Auction Salerooms, Vicarage Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1PU
Operating from Frome, Somerset, Dore & Rees is a physical auction house dealing in classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions and provide vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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