1953 and 1954
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501 |
First car commenced September 1953 | ||||
| KA | E | 13 | 501 |
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One of the Earls Court Motor Show cars.
Green body with biscuit interior and a radio fitted.
Doors have been removed for better viewing of the interior.Read more... |
| KA | C | 13 | 504 |  |
Maroon with biscuit interior and with fitted radio went to University
Motors, London, where press launch party was held in the presence of
Thornley, Palmer and other luminaries. This picture taken from Palmer's
Autobiography (see books) which is titled
"...Here am I speaking at the London launch of the Magnette". So
I assume the car in front is #504.
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| KA | A | 13 | 507 |
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This is one of only eight cars that were finished in 1953. Was works demo
(photo car). For sale in August 2004. Probably the oldes excisting
Magnette. Read more... 08/2005 |
| KA | C | 33 | 528 |
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Ex-Kopenhagen-Motor-Show
Car(Denmark). Was Maroon with biscuit interior. Since 2000 under restoration
by Paul Dalkov, proud owner of two other Varitones!Here's more about this car. |
| KA | J | 34 | 531 |
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Ex-Motor Show of Amsterdam Car. Scrapped
1980. Seen here in an unoriginal colour scheme, was Grey with grey
interior. |
| 1954 | |||||
| KA | A | 13 | 537 |
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Chassis 537 was the first car built in 1954. It later became known as "Bumble"when in the hands of
Judy Andreason competing in the Classic Saloon car series of races during the '70s.
Originally painted black, then
painted in the "Cream Cracker" colours of brown and cream. Shown
here in race trim. The original doors without quarterlight had been
removed and stored save. It is believed that this car is now in Japan. If you
know more about the whereabouts, please contact us!! |
| KA | C | 13 | 566 |
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This car was first
registered on 26.02.1954. It was for sale on ebay in October 2007.
Highest bid £750,00 but didn't reach reserve.
More pics... |
| KA | C | 13 | 571 |
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ebay 08/2006 |
| KA | J | 14 | 572 |
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eay 01/2012 more pictures |
| KA | A | 13 | 589 |
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A
barn find in France in 2005. Read more... |
| KA | A | 13 | 628 |
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Another of the
few non-quarterlight Magnettes. Was MOT'd just for the Golden Jubilee by
it's current owner. 08/2005 |
| KA | A | 13 | 666 |
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Another early
Magnette that appeared on ebay in 9/2006. With air scoops! |
| KA | A | 13 | 739 |
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First date
reg 12-04-1954 , only 7 owners. |
| Front door 1/4 light glass introduced | |||||
| KA | C | 13 | 862 |
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ebay 9/2005
This Magnette was first registered on 17th of April 1954. |
| KA | A | 13 | 927 |
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This car was rebuilt as a classic rally car from a wreck. Willy Cave,
ex-works navigator, used this car 50 years after his first rally in a
Magnette. More... |
| KA | A | 13 | 931 |
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Under full nut and bolt restoration by Neil Golding. This car was in a very poor condition when I collected it from a lock up in Birmingham. I have brought it down to Devon where it is being striped down for panel repairs and bare metal repray. I am documenting it's restoration with photographs and hope to supply it to a classic car magazine, as I would imagine it would make for a nice feature. It was built between 8th -14th April 1954 and was despatched 20th April 1954. |
| KA | A | 13 | 951 |
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Was for sale in June 2003. |
| KA | E | 13 | 1033 |
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ebay 01/2007 You have this car TPX 652 featured on E Bay 2007.I have now got the car back and am the second owner, being parted from her for some 10 years. She is slowly under restoration. John Westbrook |
|
1151 |
Brake cable assembly changed | ||||
| KA | E | 13 | 1184 |
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I have just bought this car
from the former owner who has owned it for 9 years.There is no record of it
being on the road for almost 40 years, the speedo shows 21,365 miles. It
still needs a lot of work before it is roadworthy. Alan Sanders |
| KA | A | 13 | 1221 |
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on ebay ebay in August 2007 |
| KA | C | 23 | 1228 |
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 This car has been
sitting for the past several years in a sheep paddock in the Adelaide hills.
It's a very straight and complete car with rust in all the normal places. By
all accounts this car survived Cyclone Tracy that destroyed the city of
Darwin in 1974 on Christmas day.Justin Greenwood, Australia |
| KA | A | 23 | 1297 |
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'54 ZA as found on a property on the outskirts of Sydney by Marty Cutler,
who owns #18014. Going to be a parts car. |
| KA | E | 44 | 1341 |
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'54 ZA rusting away in Loch Sheldrake N.Y. |
| KA | J | 24 | 1376 |
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ID plate came from a
fellow club member [Stan Ball], fate of the car is unknown. Loz Scott
currently holds this I.D. plate This car had a tin top dashboard and was supplied by P&R Williams. Sydney. |
| KA | J | 24 | 1396 |
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Was on ebayAustralia
August 2010, located Hervey Bay City, Queensland, Australia |
| KA | E | 44 | 1468 |
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Engine replaced with later MGB 1.8L 4 speed/OD Mark Gilliland, CA, SA |
| KA | 13 | 1499 |
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KBL 285 Company Press Car |
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| KA | A | 13 | 1594 |
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| KA | J | 14 | 1641 |
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Owner Mr David Viant fromCornwall, UK |
| KA | A | 33 | 1663 |
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 Per
Sæter's ZA with original licence plates from Trondheim. |
| KA | J | 33 | 1701 |
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Carsten Wivel from Denmark owns this car
more than 30 years and gave her several improvements: MGB engine, disc
brakes, wire wheels, overdrive, 3.9 diff and much more! |
| KA | C | 13 | 1739 |
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Found in barn and going to
restore it, looking into its history, and will show progress when we start
it on our web site @ www.mikerolls4mgs.co.uk |
| KA | E | 24 | 1774 |
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The photo was taken 5 years ago, before I bought it, so it has about five years' more
weat and tear on it now. As you can see, it is still looks very original (apart from the MGB
engine, Nissan five speed gearbox and Wolseley diff centre, but you can't see them). The paintwork is getting close to needing some care
and attention accross the back below the back window. Harry Rickards,Toowoomba,Australia |
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1783 |
Larger rear light | ||||
| KA | J | 14 | 1783 |
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For sale on ebay 02/2005 |
| KA | J | 24 | 1898 |
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 on ebay in
Switzerland in August 2006. No engine and gearbox and very rusty.... |
| KA | A | 13 | 2048 |
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'54 ZA as found on a property on the outskirts of Sydney by Marty Cutler,
who owns #18014. Going to be a parts car. |
| KA | A | 13 | 2059 |
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First registered on 28.04.1954. Total mileage in 2004 is 219.497. A
ZB engine and MGA diff are fitted now for better cruising. Michael Bacon, Ramsgate. |
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2127 |
Fuel filler cap lock modified from push button to key type | ||||
| KA | A | 23 | 2142 |
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 on ebay
January 2010 |
| KA | J | 24 | 2211 |
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Fenton Loyola from British Columbia wrote:Original colour was Dark Grey with Burgundy/grey interior. Now painted Old English White with tan interior. Bought in the factory (Abbingdon Dec 1954) toured Europe and then shipped to Sri Lanka.First registered in Sri anka 1955. I bought it from the Original owner 15 years ago and shipped it to Canada. Has a metal/wood panelled dashboard with Jaeger instrumentation. |
| KA | J | 24 | 2214 |
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ebay 12/2006 |
| KA | A | 13 | 2411 |
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For sale at
aclassiccarsforsale.co.uk in spring 2009 |
| KA | E | 24 | 2431 |
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This car has been
passed down through my family since was first registered in Australia. As
far as I know the only non-standard modifications include the wire-spoke
wheels, the addition of an electric antenna, tape deck and speakers on rear
parcel shelf. The car is awaiting retoration. I also have a
Cardomain
website to update people of the restoration process........when it get
going!!! Update 2/2009: You may have heard about the bushfires we have had here in Victoria. Unfortunantly we had to leave my propert and wasn't able to take the MG with me. The MG was completely destroyed by fire. Adrian Zomer, Australia |
| KA | E | 34 | 2435 |
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Imported from the Dutch importer Molenaar. First registerd 14.10.1954. Owner Jos van Tienen. |
| KA | A | 23 | 2480 |
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'54 ZA as found on a property on the outskirts of Sydney by Marty Cutler,
who owns #18014. Going to be a parts car. |
| KA | E | 13 | 2519 |
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 Lars
Tersmeden's pride. |
| KA | A | 23 | 2576 |
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on ebay 08/2011 in
Kyabram, Victoria, Australia with Nissan gearbox but in need of full
restoration. |
| KA | A | 33 | 2592 |
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 Jose de Sousa from
Portugal bought this Magnette as a parts car |
| KA | J | 24 | 2680 |
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ebay9/2005:
This little saloon is enamelled in Charcoal Grey metallic with red
contrasting interior. Is registered in NSW. Showing 18,750 miles on the
odometer and manual in transmission. Placed 2nd in the Concourse Category at
the M.G. Meet in Warwick, QLD, 2004. It is also fitted with the Mark III
engine (i.e 1600cc). Now in the hands of Nick Leitch |
| KA | E | 14 | 2725 |
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ebay 08/2005 |
| KA | E | 33 | 2747 |
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For sale in
June 2011. Needs restoration. |
| KA | J | 23 | 2793 |
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Now fitted with a
1800 engine, needs a lot of TLC, will restore body fair, interior excellent
due to retoration of same. Runs well. Grahame Peacock, Australia |
| KA | A | 13 | 2801 |  |
tin-top ZA |
| KA | E | 13 | 2860 |
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She was registered
15.10.54 and dispite appearances is roadworthy and MOT'd. I am almost
finished the repaint, only the passenger door and boot to do. Phil May Romsey, Hampshire |
| KA | J | 13 | 2948 |
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First registered on
02.02.1955 now belonging to George Hunt, GB |
| KA | J | 13 | 2956 |
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Very original vehicle, Taxed and Mot'd 30 years with one owner. Some
restoration work done by second owner, recent engine rebuild by third
owner. A joy to drive. A sound car but with some wrinkles, rather like its
new (4th)owner. Michael Devenish, bath, UK |
| KA | E | 23 | 2980 |
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 I am the 7th owner.Purchased in 1991 with 125,000 miles on the clock. Rarely used, and lives in a nice new shed on my country property. Note the personalised number plate MGZA Valentine Venimore, New Zealand |
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2994 |
Speedometer changed | ||||
| KA | J | 13 | 3004 |  |
Tomihiro
Hibino, Japan owns this early ZA, which was first registered 20.10.54 and
is now used two or three times per week. Homepage |
| KA | A | 33 | 3033 |
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One of Harald
Sonesson's proects. |
| KA | E | 43 | 3113 |
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Pretty poor but it
indicates the current status very well! Mike Anderson, Nevada, USA
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| KA | J | 13 | 3144 |
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Another British ZA staying in Germany. Has
wíre wheels and the early tin top dash was replaced by a ordinary wooden
one. The colour is a good looking Volkswagen colour. |
| KA | 3177 |
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This ID plate is the
last remain of Magnette no. 3177. Loz Scott received this plate with a
collection of old spares. This car may have been wrecked. |
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| KA | C | 13 | 3336 |  |
KJB 908 one of the three Works Magnettes under the new formed BMC
Competition Department. First rallied at the 1955 Monte Carlo Rally.
Believed to be scrapped. |
| KA | C | 13 | 3337 |  |
KJB 910 same as above |
| KA | C | 13 | 3338 |  |
KJB 909 same as above |
| KA | A | 13 | 3503 |
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Norththumberland police car
reg. HTY 379. |
| KA | E | 13 | 3528 |
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ebay 04/2005
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| KA | E | 33 | 3644 |
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Very good original in all details. Belonging to Kalle Meischner from
Stockholm, Sweden |
| KA | A | 23 | 3713 |
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Car delegated to use
as a tractor on a farm after some years. Then restored bodywise for a
daughters wedding. Very poor mechanical condition when purchased from estate
some 5 years ago. Now fitted with 1800 B motor 5 speed gearbox 4.3 diff.
Disc brake conversion to front. Wonerfull touring car. I'm the second owner! Robert Mason ,Victoria, Australia |
| KA | J | 23 | 3766 |
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This ZA has been a
paddock car; with damage from hitting a stump. Body is distorted at engine
support bearer, driver door opening and transmission tunnel. Corrosion is
not excessive ‘for a Magnette’. Its future is bleak. Information by Loz Scott |
| KA | C | 33 | 3844 |
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Hubert Fackler owns
this car since 1958! This picture shows him with the first owner and the
salesman. |
| KA | A | 13 | 3987 |
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This car was for sale in summer 2003 in Glasgow. Spent most of her life in
a museum. Only 5,000 orig. miles. |
| KA | J | 33 | 4038 |
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One of Harald
Sonesson's projects. |
| KA | J | 23 | 4215 |
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on ebay Australia in
November 2008, belonging now to Paul Stampton |
|
4329 |
Bonnet release rod modified | ||||
