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£10,188
1959 MG Magnette Mk. III
United Kingdom • 26 Sept 2020 • Lot 265
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 MG Magnette Mk. III, known as the Farina shape, boasts exceptionally low mileage at approximately 17,600 miles. It features a rare Cherry Red exterior with a Crimson Red interior, original documents, and a detailed history, making it a potentially unique and highly desirable classic.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in very good condition with excellent bodywork, paintwork, and interior. The current owner has added very few miles to the total, suggesting it has been well-preserved.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
GHS-1/5831
Odometer:
17,600 miles
Reg Number:
1887 NX
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Mk.
III was announced in February 1959 and was nearly identical to the Riley version (the 4/68) of the new Pininfarina designed midsize BMC saloon line.
They both had truncated tailfins.
The car featured BMC's 1489 cc B type engine but, in the MG Magnette III (and its Riley sibling), performance was enhanced by fitting twin SU HD4 carburettors.
The interior featured a walnut veneer facia panel, door cappings and leather upholstery as well as safety glass windows.
This MG Magnette with chassis number GHS-1/5831 was first registered on 8th October 1959 and purchased by its first owner, Thomas Benjamin Brunt, on 21st October 1959.
He kept the car for 23 years until 1982 by which time it had covered approximately 13,300 miles.
It was purchased by Frank William Harrison who retained the car for the next 36 years.
He covered a further 4,300 miles, bringing the total to 17,600 miles.
The car was purchased from his estate by Black & White Classics in Rugeley in Staffordshire in 20...
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£8,840
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,188
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,360
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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