Not Sold (Est: £45,000 - £55,000)
1936 MG NB Magnette
Historics • UK • 29 Aug 2015
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Not Sold (Est: £45,000 - £55,000)
1936 MG NB Magnette
UK • 29 Aug 2015 • Lot 257
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1936 NB Magnette, first registered in Oxford, has been in the same family ownership since 1967. It underwent a significant restoration in 1979, including bodywork, wiring, and interior. While it has some non-original parts and could use cosmetic improvements, it is reported to be in good running condition with recent maintenance.
Condition
6
The car has been maintained in good condition, starts readily, and shows good oil pressure. Transmission, brakes, and suspension are working well. However, there are non-original items and scope for cosmetic improvement.
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149 miles (via 2010 MOT)
NA 0950
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
DWL 401
1936
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £45,000 - £55,000)
1936 MG NB Magnette
Historics • UK • 29 Aug 2015
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
The N Type Magnette was launched in 1934 as the replacement for the Magna.
It featured a new chassis s which departed, for the first time on an MG, from the standard 'ladder type' frame chassis, with the side frame members being wider at the rear than at the front.
There was also the innovation of outrigger members being mounted on Silentbloc rubber bushes.
These were fixed to the side and rear of the main chassis and carried the body which resulted in a more comfortable ride.
The first N type became designated the NA and was available either as a two seater or four seater open tourer with the usual slab type petrol tank being disguised behind a very elegant swept tail that incorporated a semi recessed spare wheel.
A modified version of the KD type engine powered the N Type.
This unit had a displacement of 1271cc and a power output of 56bhp at 5,500rpm.
Modifications were fairly extensive involving the cylinder block, cylinder head, inlet manifold, oil lubrication system and clu...
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 24th Jun 2011
Latest MOT mileage:
149 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 25th Jun 2010, 149 miles
Passed
On 15th Jun 2006, 149 miles
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