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£14,484

1955 MG Magnette ZA

United Kingdom • 30 May 2025 • Lot 989

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This MG Magnette ZA, built in November 1955, features an older restoration with a repaint in its original Island Green color. It has been modified with an 1800cc MGB engine, a five-speed gearbox, and other mechanical upgrades, enhancing its usability for daily driving and touring, but has a slight knock in the rear axle.

Condition

7

While the car has undergone an older restoration and presents beautifully, it has some modifications and a slight knock in the rear axle. The listing also mentions some wear and tear, but overall, the car appears to be in solid condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

31,950 miles

Reg Number:

TOD 725

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description RHD home market car Detailed history folder including Heritage Certificate Magazine featured restoration Fitted with 1800 MGB engine Fitted with Ford Type 9 gearbox HPI Clear Located in Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 Designed by one of the best British stylists of sports saloons in the 1950’s, Gerald Palmer, the Magnette was renowned for its sporty looks and fabulous handling.

Introduced at the 1953 Motor Show, 36,600 were produced until late 1958 both in RHD and LHD.

There were only a few minor modifications and specification changes during that time which is testament to the correctness of the original design.

Our vendor has owned this stunning Magnette ZA for two years Built November 1955 First registered 1st December 1955 Despatched 17th November 1955 Left the factory in Island Green with green leather trim RHD home market car Registered new in Devon and stayed in the South West until 1999 Wears its original registration (non-transferable) Six previous keepers Two sets...