1958
| 27638 | First car in 1958 (approximate) | ||||
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BJ |
13 | 27652 |
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First registered on 17 Jan 1958. Still in regular use by Greg Thornton, UK |
| KA | H | 5 | 27740 |
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Here is a picture of a 1958 ZB currently for
sale on "Trademe" (Kiwi equivalent of e-bay).
The car is located in Helensville, about one
hour north of Auckland.
It also carries a plate "MGM 511 Motor Assemblies Ltd., Durban South
Africa" . The chassis no. declares this Magnette as a CKD (Completely
Knocked Down) car. It looks as it was assembled in SA, then between
1958 and 1965 reimported to UK and then in 1965 imported to NZ from the
UK. The car looks OK from a distance, but closer inspection reveals
patches on the chassis and heaps of body filler in all the usual
places. |
| KA | L | 13 | 27770 |
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Very standard ZB car, still
with trafficators and engine just round the clock for the first time. Major
components still original, ususal body restorations over the years. In our
ownership since 1989, used for the school run when bringing up the kids and
now earning its keep on 12 car historic regularity rallys. Graham Mayes, Kent |
| KA | LL | 27793 |
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The first car on our website from Italy: a 1958 Varitone with upper and lower
colour in black from new. Mauro Annoni , Como, Italy |
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| KA | BA | 13 | 27847 |
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one of Trevor Jones' cars |
| KA | B | 43 | 27911 |  |
One of six Magnettes on a scrapyard in Arizona that were to be crushed at
the end of July 2004 |
| KA | B | 23 | 27929 |
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 Jo Reed of Victoria,
Australia owns this car. |
| KA | LA | 33 | 27973 |  |
 I bougt
the car in Sweden 12/04/05. Second owner have had it for 20 years. The MG
was total restored from 1982-1984 and is in a very good condition.Johann Emil Björnsson, Iceland |
| KA | BJ | 43 | 28028 |
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1800 engine with overdrive on
3rd and 4th gear and SLOTMAG wheels, painted in metallic blue. Car is on Isle of Wight |
| KA | T | 13 | 28067 |
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 The ZB of Willy Roomz, Belgium,now in the Netherlands belonging to Marc van Beuningen |
| KA | T | 43 | 28106 |
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ebay 12/2006 |
| KA | L | 43 | 28126 |
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ebay 05/2005 |
| KA | TE | 13 | 28394 |
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I am at last able to send you a
picture of my car for the website gallery. I had chosen a bright sunny day
in the summer, and drove off to a quiet country lane with an impressive
country house as a background and took several pictures. Unfortunately the
digital camera had a fault (lines across the pictures) and the images from a
mobile phone camera did not show enough detail. So much for modern
technology! The camera is still not repaired, so I borrowed another to take
today's picture... I have been running the car since 1982 (long before computerised databases and websites). After some work on the wings and doors, the car was repainted in the original two-tone green scheme in 1983 and is now about due for a repeat. Over the years I have used the car for a variety of motoring events, family trips and driving to work some days (easy to spot in the car-park). Apart from fitting seat belts, the car is original specification. Jon Hall, Northants, UK |
| KA | J | 13 | 28134 |  |
ebay 04/2005:said to be complete but in need of restoration |
| KA | A | 13 | 28171 |
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5-brg MGB, 4-synch with o/drive, 3.9 diff, Front discs with servo |
| KA | A | 43 | 28177 |
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I bought the car off an elderly gentleman of 82 yrs who had owned the car
for 28 years. As far I understand the car had never been out of Auckland NZ
all it's life and been used every day for 52 years. I bought it and drove
home a distance of 552kms without a hitch, only ran out of fuel as fuel gage
is not accurate. It's a very tired old car needing some TLC which I intend
giving it. Rachel Dean |
| KA | EE | 13 | 28400 |
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Previously owned by Mark Beckley ( who back in the 80s ran the register )
who sadly passed away earlier this year. Car is rally prepared and completed
in the Pirrelli Classic throughout the 90s. Has not run for about 3 years
and is a bit tatty but should MOT with a bit of recommisioning. I have owned
3 Magnettes in the past the last one sold in 91.( Varitone APA 37A, I wonder
if it still exists ) Good to be back in the fold! PS I used to own founder
register member Eddy Edwards magnette FPC 563! |
| KA | LL | 13 | 28597 |
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My
newly restored 58 Varitone - at last. In wedding service, summer of 2008.
All totally original - no modifications. All parts from The Shortens apart
from steel wings from NTG in 1994. Dan Docwra, Edinburgh |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 28600 |
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 was for sale on the
internet in Dezmeber 2007: Much money invested but probably not concours
condition. |
| KA | BU | 33 | 28601 |
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Was for sale on the
Inter-Classica in Maastricht, NL.
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| KA | BJ | 13 | 28607 |
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I purchased my ZB Magnette in
Falkirk, Scotland in 1998. It had been stored in a garage for many years and
was rusting away. I completely stripped the car and bebuilt it over a period
of 5 years. It has had 7 owners, one of whom sold the original Reg. No. RAM
855 If anyone has any knowledge of the history of this car I would be most
interested. Richard Sherman |
| KA | TA | 23 | 28661 |
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Loz Scott has commenced
restoration
using the best of two ZB bodies. Body has obvious rust, while rear
had copious amounts of body filler that hid worse corrosion. |
| KA | LD | 23 | 28668 |
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Bought from a fellow
member of the MG Owners Club WA. He had owned it for 10 years and traveled
15000 miles. It was restored in 1992 with all body, interior and mechanical
work done. A 1622 MGA motor was put in then. Andrew Leonhardt, Western Australia |
| KA | 28787 |
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For auction at: Important
Collectors' Motor Cars, Collectors' Motorcycles and Fine Automobilia, 3 Dec
2007 Olympia, London The vendor advises us that this left-hand drive ZB Magnette has enjoyed single family ownership from new, being re-registered in the names of various family members at different times. Described as unrestored, the car is offered with Belgian registration papers.Sold for £3,200 plus Premium and tax |
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| KA | LD | 13 | 28878 |
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Under restoration by Roland van den Eijnden, The Netherlands (03/2004)
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| KA | B | 23 | 28469 |
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Standard except for seat belts ,flashing ind. Restored early '80s present
owner 15 years. Ken Dutch, Austalia |
| KA | A | 13 | 28992 |
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Police car
black/maroon prop. scrapped picture taken from M.G.'s on patrol by Andrea Green, photo: Laurence McNally |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 29150 |
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| KA | C | 43 | 29266 |
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Original, but in poor condition. Near ready for paint. Mechanics are still a
question mark. Jeff Schlemmer, USA |
| KA | C | 13 | 29272 |
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 Original
1500cc engine now fitted with overdrive gearbox from early MGBMartin O'Brien. |
| KA | TA | 23 | 29300 |
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Bought in perth in 1996.
Originally from Adelaide, South Australia. Bit by bit as finances allowed,
bought allparts required. Stripped off paint but unfortunalety allowed
surface rust to build up as I became busy with work.Will sell this car soon
to other owner in our Magnette group. Chris Gray, Perth, Western Australia |
| KA | B | 23 | 29308 |
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Another ZB in Down Under belonging to Rod Barret from NSW. The car was
first registered 25.03.58 and toured over Europe before shipped to
Australia. Rod restored her with a sporting feel, lowered suspension,
minilite copy wheels, custom inlet and exhaust and a balanced and
blueprinted engine. Here are more pictures |
| KA | B | 23 | 29310 |
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Bought second hand from
the original owner May 1970 with 95,000 miles on the clock for $450 car (200
pounds). This ZB was my first car at age 18. I still have it and its now got
197,000 miles on it. Resprayed in BRG in 1984.Some bodywork redone -chrome,
new leather seats, rust removed and engine overhauled. Won Concors 1985.
Since then used for going to work, weddings and fun with the MG club in
South Australia. Original owner was Mr Crawford of Glenelg SA who bought it to travel from Adelaide to his sheep ranch near Broken Hill 400 miles north east of the city. When I bought it, it had about 2 bucket fulls of red dust through the head lining and seats etc. Thirty years ago I taught my wife, sister in law and my sister, my son and others how to drive in it and its still going. Kevin Dixon, South Australia |
| KA | LD | 13 | 29321 |
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Was for sale on ebay 5/2004 |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 29372 |
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This Varitone, known as "Yasmin", has been owned by Malcolm
Eades since December 1972, so it's not so much car ownership as a deep
personal relationship! Originally grey over grey, she was rebuilt in 1994
and resprayed beige over maroon. Originally used daily in the seventies,
she now only comes out for pleasure trips. She gets around a bit so she
has a 1622cc engine with a gearbox upgrade planned: she's been as far
south as Umbria in Italy and as far north west as the Harz mountains in
(East) Germany. She is also featured in Anders Clausager's MG Saloons as
well as some magazine articles, one of them a very early Classic Cars
feature, before she was restored, when she was used to show where all the
rust comes through. Webmaster Günter's car was already restored then (by
the late Bob Bonthrone) and was used in the same article to show how good
the finished job looks. |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 29394 |
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My Uncle was the previous
owner. The car has been extensively renovated and is still on the road.George Hewson, Stafford, UK |
| KA | J | 43 | 29424 |
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This is an early '58 ZB from Canada. The car has been restored very nicely
but not to the original colour, plus a newly rebiult 1600cc engine. Wire
wheels and white wall tyres give the special touch |
| KA | LA | 43 | 29545 |
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Purchased in Kelowna, BC by Alistair Bairos; uncertain re prior owners but
believe carspent its entire life in central British Columbia. Now on Hawaii |
| KA | H | 5 | 29659 |
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Car built in Durban South
Africa in 1957 -imported to UK in 1962. Was laid up in early 1990`s and I
have just recommissioned it having just got it an MOT Terence Clark, East Sussex |
| KA | BB | 13 | 29727 |
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SOONISH............... to have
a MGB 1800cm3 + Sierra 5 speed with discs brakes & 3.9 diff`. Just also
bought some TR6 steel wheels! Chris Hobden |
| KA | A | 43 | 29734 |
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David F. Darby's ZB at a recent family camping trip. Missouri,USA, |
| KA | TU | 13 | 29787 |
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The photo shows the only RHD ZBV in
North America that we can find in front of the Carnegie Music Hall in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvannia. The bride and groom wanted to arrive in her
instead of the limo which followed with the bridal party. The car is now in the hands of Randell Kegg, Maryland, USA |
| KA | LL | 33 | 29800 |
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 An old photograph from the
Swedish register archiv. |
| KA | CC | 33 | 29848 |
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A Swedish single coloured Varitone spotted by Göran Jonsson. |
| KA | BB | 43 | 29850 |
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This was the first Magnette I
have seen and now I own two. I am the third owner. The car has undergone 100
plus hours of rust repair and metal fabrication. The car is now at the paint
shop. The engine was rebuilt by Rich Medcraft as well as the carbs.
Tobias Robinson, Oregon, USA The car was sold in 2011 to Carsten bange in Germany. |
| KA | C | 13 | 29886 |
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This is my 1958 M.G. MAGNETTE with 42,000
miles from new. Original and unrestored. Henry Marcus Gort, County Galway, Ireland |
| KA | A | 13 | 29931 |
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Hertfordshire
Police car twilight grey/maroon prop. scrapped picture taken from M.G.'s on patrol by Andrea Green, photo: Laurence McNally |
| KA | B | 13 | 30080 |
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Sold new by Bryants Garage, Stephenson St. Birmingham.Complete history
file.Six previous owners,four from the same family.Engine rebuilt by Oselli
. Owned since 1997 by Brian Saunderson,UK, since 2010 Sheron Bewick.
The car is still in superb condition with only 51,000 miles on the 'clock'
from new. |
| KA | B | 13 | 30084 |
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| KA | B | 43 | 30223 |
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The 1958 ZB is old english white. Former owner Klaron Grigsby, Ft.
Lauderdale. I also own a 1958 origional (unrestored) 55,000 mile MGA
Roadster and have restored a 1964 pull handle MGB. I am a member of
the MG Classics of Jacksonville. Drew DeCandis, Jacksonville, Florida 32259 |
| KA | C | 13 | 30297 |
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This car belongs to Mr. Van Hecke, from Menen,South
West-Flanders, on the border to France. The car has been converted to left hand drive,
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| KA | J | 43 | 30409 |
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Ken
Kittleson's ZB |
| KA | BB | 13 | 30520 |
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First registered 22.04.1958. MGB 1800 engine now fitted along with servo. 4 previous owners, last in Walsall, before that the car was in Bournmouth. Now belonging to Paul Dorrington, Cornwall, UK |
| KA | T | 23 | 30574 |
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ebay 06/2006 The car was first registered in Jersey on 16th January 1959. It came from England where its registration number was UGY 376 |
| KA | J | 23 | 30622 |
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 A rhd ZB
in France. |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 30739 |
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Currently under restoration in
Kent by Robert Hudd. |
| KA | L | 43 | 30833 |
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Sadly looking Magnette. It was"
rescued" on a scrapyard several years ago just to denie as parts
car for another Magnette of Keith Holdsworth in the USA |
| KA | A | 13 | 30862 |
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From 1966 to 1980 I owned KAA13 30862 but metal-rot overtook this car at a time when I could not afford to maintain it and I am ashamed to say I sold it as
a stock car where I presume it met its demise. Andy Dear,UK (he now owns 25173) |
| KA | A | 11 | 30879 |
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| KA | LL | 33 | 30926 |
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An old photograph from the
Swedish register archiv.
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| KA | BJ | 13 | 30954 |
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John Harris' Varitone with 5 speed Sierra Gearbox
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| KA | B | 13 | 30968 |
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ebay 06/2007 |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 30977 |
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Cynthia Vivian's Varitone from Surrey. |
| KA | BA | 13 | 30983 |
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Picture found somewhere on the web. If you recognize your car, please
contact the webmaster. |
| K | FC | 13 | 31005 |
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ebay 01/2008 UNFINISHED RESTORATION DUE TO BEREAVEMENT. The restoration of this car was being completed to a 'usable' concourse standard and regardless of cost. The financial out lay to date is approimately £25,000, with 100’s of man-hours and four years work to get the car to this stage. Every part of it is either brand new or restored. The re-trimmed interior is of high quality soft leather with contrasting piping. New carpets. All wood has been re-veneered. Disc Brake converted. New wire wheels and tyres. The new engine has never been running. All suspension parts and bushes are new. The axle, 'A' arms castings have been painted - flatted - painted etc to remove manufature imperfections. The body shell has been professionally restored. There is absolutely no body filler. All panel finishing has been done using lead. Just needs paining and re-assembly of the trims. Only a few weeks work left to do. All parts are complete to finish the restoration. |
| KA | PA | 33 | 31016 |
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 Was
originally imported to the Swiss now in AustriaJörg Wiefler |
| KA | PA | 13 | 31017 |
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Belongs David Hallyday from UK 09/2004 |
| KA | T | 41 | 31040 |
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Hank's ZB in Pennsylvania |
| KA | B | 11 | 31058 |  |
Car completed millenium Monte Carlo
Classic. Now belongs to Bruce McHardy, Scotland |
| KA | A | 11 | 31106 |
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This ZB is in Germany
since 20 years. |
| KA | C | 41 | 31119 |
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Richard Comfort's Magnette in Stanardsville, Virginia, USANow for sale in Texas. Sold to Mexico in 2011. |
| KA | TU | 13 | 31164 |
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Island Green/Green Varitone owned by Janet & Jo from Farnham. |
| KA | TA | 13 | 31170 |
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Martyn Conett's lovely Varitone |
| KA | CC | 33 | 31303 |
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Picture from the old
Swedish register archive. |
| KA | J | 11 | 31317 |
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Another Magnette that found Asylum in Germany. This time a ZB. Not much
known about this car. |
| KA | A | 13 | 31382 |
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Norththumberland Police car
black/maroon prop. scrapped picture taken from M.G.'s on patrol by Andrea Green, photo: Laurence McNally |
| KA | LL | 13 | 31454 |
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Date built: 14-16 May 1958 Date despatched: 21. May 1958 The original Registration Mark 930 EBH, dated to the 1st June 1958, was issued in Buckinghamshire. Now since the '80s in Germany and awaiting restoration. |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 31503 |
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A
very nice Varitone from Switzerland. It belongs to Daniel Ingold. Those who
know im, know how tidy his cars are... |
| KA | BJ | 31513 |
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I acquired her in 1992 and is
currently under restoration The picture is as she was found on a field
in north Shropshire in 1992, Andy Hunt |
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| KA | A | 13 | 31631 |
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Gerrit de Graaf's ZB from the Netherlands.
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| KA | TU | 13 | 31676 |
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There have been 3 previous
owners, and I purchased the car on 20 April 2007. The car was restored by
the second owner in 1986 at a cost of over £5k since when it has covered
2,500 miles only. The 2nd owner had the car for 36 years! I have a full
history file including the mint original handbook and a complete original
tool-kit. Peter Smithson, GB |
| KA | LL | 33 | 31714 |
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A Swedish blue/blue Varitone belonging to Karl Gustav Zackrisson.
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| KA | BJ | 13 | 31723 |  |
 This was a
very original car with only 35,000 miles in the hands of John Monkman. Sold
in the 90's to Mr. Itoh Tsuneo from Tokyo, Japan and still in concours
condition.
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| KA | BJ | 13 | 31727 |
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ebay 12/2004
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| KA | AA | 13 | 31830 |
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ebay 8/2011
"1958 MG MAGNETTE ZB VARITONE FOR LIGHT RESTORATION..." |
| KA | T | 31870 |
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a very nice
example on ebay in May 2011. Asking price was US$ 18.000. |
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| KA | FC | 13 | 31797 |
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David Williams, Wales |
| KA | T | 31875 |
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ebay 01/2008 "It is a parts vehicle, it is beyond restoration. The front grille seems in fairly decent shape. The engine turns over, and looking into the oil fill in the valve cover, the rocker assembly is still shiny. The engine and drive train appear complete and intact. The interior is in very bad condition, as is the frame and anything that was in contact with the ground for many years. The front bumper is inside the car, but is missing all of the chrome." |
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| KA | L | 41 | 31911 |
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Was for sale on ebay in 12/2004. Now belongs to Allen Bradley, Louisiana.
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| KA | L | 41 | 31929 |
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Was for sale on ebay in 11/2002. Now belongs to John Kreimer from
Woodstock, GA who will restore her to former glory.
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| KA | A | 41 | 31962 |
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Named "Nettie" by previous owner, Morry
Cohen, of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania who sold her to me in 2000. Originally one
of perhaps six Manumatic ZBs imported to the US in 1958. Due to her first owner's frustration with this
dubious feature, she ended up in a Pennsylvania junkyard circa 1960,remaining for 25 years before
being discovered by Jerry Goguen, then owner of Abingdon Spares of Walpole New Hampshire,
and the most complete MG Museum in North America in Westminster Vermont. Nettie was
cosmetically restored and placed in the museum for another 14 years. She can be seen in an
interview with Mr. Goguen in the video "MGs Across America". She was sold when Mr. Goguen
began disposing of the museum and ended up in the hands of Mr. Cohen. To this day, she shows
only 15,000 miles on her odometer although her original engine and manumatic transmission have
been replaced. Allen Bachelder, New Castle, Virginia, USA.
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| KA | A | 41 | 31966 |
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This ZB belongs to Ted and Susan Hight,
Orchard Lake, Mitchigan. Adding it to his collection of MG's
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| KA | A | 11 | 31971 |
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Black ZB owned by Richard Smales from Colchester & currently or sale.
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| KA | A | 11 | 31978 |
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Stored 36 years, old log
book, too good to break Michael Heeley |
| KA | C | 11 | 32023 |
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Original home market car. Now in germay in the hands of Guido Reinking.
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| KA | TU | 13 | 32031 |
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car featured in Practical Classics April 1984. STill around?
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| KA | BJ | 13 | 32081 |
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Dan, his dad and MG (first reg. 8th July 1958)... Martin Hewstone, England |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 32113 |
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Mike Beck restored his varitone to former glory. The colour combination is
exactly the same as one that his father used to own. |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 32114 |
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Kept in
Hampshire, UK" |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 32117 |
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Here is a picture of my Magnette Varitone acquired in July.The car is quite solid if a
little untidy. It is now MOT tested Taxed & Insured so it will be used whilst I
take stock of where to start. I also own a 1967 MGB Roadster and 1979 GT. Barry King, Chelmsford, Essex |
| KA | PP | 13 | 32159 |
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The VIN plate
was on a derelict Magnette in a scrap yard in Co Down over 15 years ago. KA
PP, unusual colour scheme. Martin O'Brien |
| KA | B | 21 | 32213 |
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Another Australian racer belonging to Adam Davidson,
Melbourne Australia
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| KA | B | 21 | 32214 |
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Totally Original
unmoleshed condition. Has been stored since 1969. Has only 50,000 genuine
verified miles. The car was built in 1958 shipped to Australia and delievered toReg Ansett Motorsin Hamilton, Victora for a Mrs. Roberts of Moyne Falls Cattle Station in the Western District. Mrs Roberts drove the car for 10 years. after which it was sold to a collector. From that time it ahd been in the hands of two collectors and has never been registered since. However it has been driven sparingly on Vic roads permits only John Hastie, Australia |
| KA | C | 41 | 32278 |
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ebay 11/2008 1958 MG
MAGNETTE ONE OWNER CAR – UNIQUE! What is impressive about this car is that it is a 1 owner car, completely original, that has always been garaged and kept on the road. Notice the August of 2008 inspection sticker on the windshield! This car (Johanna is its nickname by the way) was purchased brand new by Sven, a New England attorney, who took delivery of it in England and drove it all over Europe on his 3 month honeymoon trip. The car was then transported to the States and it was kept on the road by its loving owner ever since until unfortunately Sven passed just a few months ago. Mackay’s Garage obtained the car from the owner’s widow and made some mechanical improvements (new battery, starter solenoid, rebuilt carbs, flushed the gas tank). But other than that, this car is as original as it gets! Original paint, original motor, original interior, etc. The car is road-worthy and will pass inspection! It runs and drives great, and all the lights work properly! Other than some body issues with the rockers (which can be replaced with brand new parts still made in the UK) and the right rear quarter panel (the fender was hit at one point and repaired back in 1961), this car doesn’t have any major issues. The floors are totally solid, the doors swing and shut perfectly, the bottom of the trunk strong. The motor runs great! |
| KA | TA | 13 | 32312 |
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ebay 10/2009 |
| KA | 32314 |
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ebay Febraury 2010 |
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| KA | BJ | 23 | 32343 |
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First registerd 01.07.58 now belonging to Keith Miles, UK
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| Ka | BJ | 13 | 32368 |
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This car was in
classiccar mag jan 1993 Still on road use most weeks. Michael Heeley |
| KA | BA | 13 | 32419 |
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NBW 333 has just returned to the road after extensive renovation by the
current owner Alan Finney.
Alan is a Triumph (topless) man by preference but fancied a saloon so he
bought this to keep him dry on the bad days.
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| KA | AA | 31 | 32448 |
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It'ss a one-owner car with
only 72000 miles. I have managed to speak to the guy (garage proprietor)
who had known and maintained it from new, and who also did a most
sympathetic (and very costly) restoration job around 2003. Since then it
has been through a couple of hands but did not get used.. |
| KA | B | 21 | 32495 |
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David Miles, Bribane,
Australia |
| KA | A | 13 | 32545 |
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Norththumberland Police car
black/maroon prop. scrapped picture taken from M.G.'s on patrol by Andrea Green, photo: Laurence McNally |
| KA | A | 41 | 32557 |
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Owned by Curt Hoffmann, Ohio, USA
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| KA | J | 11 | 32571 |
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Malcolm Wells from Surrey owns this nice ZB |
| KA | C | 21 | 32585 |
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Resto object |
| KA | LL | 23 | 32630 |
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This car belonged to an US embassy employee
in Japan until 1960, then to a Shell agent young owner and several other
owners. Now it belongs to Masahiro Sato a friend of one of the earlier
owners! Read here more about this car |
| KA | LL | 13 | 32637 |
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It's "Lady Jane" who's showing us her beautiful back. This rhd
Varitone came in the mid 90's to Germany and belongs now to Conny &
Dietrich Krahn from Kassel. |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 32652 |
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Was for sale in June 2002. |
| KA | FC | 13 | 32690 |
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The car has a
full Derrington tuned engine fully balanced, Derrington exhaust manifold and
an Alexander Overdrive gearbox conversion great car to drive. The car is
currently under restoration. Trevor Jones |
| KA | A | 13 | 32730 |
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Norththumberland Police car
black/maroon prop. scrapped picture taken from M.G.'s on patrol by Andrea Green, photo: Laurence McNally |
| KA | A | 13 | 32731 |
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Cumbria &
Westmorland Police car
black/maroon prop. scrapped picture taken from M.G.'s on patrol by Andrea Green, photo: Laurence McNally |
| KA | TE | 13 | 32745 |
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ebay April 2008 |
| KA | L | 41 | 32776 |
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This ZB was on ebay in 2/2005. It's not an original colour scheme, but it
looks very elegant, like a small Bentley... |
| KA | LD | 13 | 32829 |
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Owned by myself since July 200.
It has undergone a large restoration with new sills and a lot of work to the
front wings, front valance and behind the splash panels. The bottom half has
been resprayed in the correct dark blue (Mineral) but the top half is
currently grey instead of the lighter blue (steel). Tom Strickland |
| KA | BJ | 23 | 32852 |
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 It must have been a
Manumatic car originally as I was wondering why the clutch slave cylinder
unit was not in the correct place. Its on the side of the gearbox ( a la
MGA) and not on top. Rod Paxton, East London, South Africa |
| KA | BA | 13 | 32868 |
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ebay 12/2003 |
| KA | L | 41 | 32990 |
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This car was put away in a barn in Kentucky in 1976, and just pulled out in
the summer of 2008. Although the paint is in poor condition, the car overall
is very original and should make for an excellent restoration project. It
was purchased in the UK, driven, and then shipped to California by the
original owner. The car has all matching numbers and documented history
including the MG warranty certificate, original UK license plate, shipping
invoice, and the name and address of every owner since new. I promised to
keep the most recent owners updated on my progress and drive it back down
for a visit once it's complete. Mark Michalak, Chicago, IL |
| KA | A | 41 | 32954 |
 |
When our ZA 13540 ate its main bearings, we faced a expensive engine
re-build. Desperate, we tried the rusty engine in our $400, 65k mile,
purchased-for-bits, derelict ZB 32954. It started and ran as if parked 10
days not 10 years! Painted, polished and purring, the ZB engine was
transplanted into our ZA. Lucky to have an organ donor on hand! Neal & Kathy Yates,Connecticut, USA |
| KA | A | 21 | 32962 |
 |
1958 ZB Restoration project for sale on
ebay. Location was Bristol. |
| KA | B | 41 | 32982 |
 |
 Originally delievered
to USA. Imported to Germany 1962. Stored for over 20 years in a Garage. Sold
to Luxembourg in 2002 to Sonia & Yves Rommes. They want to rebuilt it with a
V8 motor as a fun car. New Panels and parts already bought but no motivation
to start and finish work. |
| KA | J | 41 | 33004 |
 |
on ebay 7/2010 |
| KA | J | 41 | 33013 |
 |
Equipped with a 3-main MGB motor and transmission
out of a '64B and front disc brakes. Body stripped down to bare metal, old
bodywork re-done, car repainted in gloss black. Front and rear leather seats
from a mid-90's Saab. TR6 rims. Car has been registered in Alabama,
Pennsylvania and now South Carolina. Paul Nodtvedt, USA |
| KA | C | 11 | 33024 |
 |
First registered 14.11.58 |
| KA | 33028 |
 |
ebay USA February 2008 (ZAB
33028) |
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| KA | TA | 13 | 33041 |
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Mike and Carole Rolls' ZBV 508 SMM. |
| KA | TT | 23 | 33044 |
 |
For auction at Bonhams 04/2005: "It is believed that this Magnette spent time abroad before returning to the UK and being registered as ‘new’ in 1961. The car had been stored in garage on a Sussex farm for many years before it was spotted in the mid-1980s and bought by the present owner. It was subsequently sent to a firm of professional restorers specialising in MGs and lovingly brought back to its former glory. Exterior finish was changed from the original brown/cream to the aesthetically more pleasing red/cream traditionally associated with MG. We are advised that the restoration was undertaken between 2000 and 2003, and that approximately £12,000 was spent. Presented in very good condition throughout and reported as driving very well, the car is offered with history file containing sundry restoration invoices, expired MoTs and (copy) old-style logbook, and comes with Swansea V5 registration document and MoT to January 2006. Estimate: £5,000 to 7,000" |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 33089 |
 |
I have owned this car since
1981. It had been sitting unused in a garage in Kingston for 8 years prior
to that. Put back on the road in 1984 it has done regular low mileage. Only significant upgrade: halogen headlights and seat belts. Andy Stevens, Cambridge |
| KA | AA | 23 | 33134 |
 |
 This car belonged to my uncle who was a Thai embassador
in Cambodia. After he came back to Thailand he brought her along and I found her sat in his garage in 1980 in good
running condition unfortunately this car has a modified engine (1500 cc Mitsubishi Saturn)
and a Mitsubishi transmission. Read more...Chatdhana Bhimonpun, Thailand |
| KA | A | 31 | 33170 |
 |
Original owner purchased the car new in May 1958 in GB for use while in
the service. Returned to the USA in March 1960, and remained in the family
as a family car for fun outings and daily driver use until the owner died
in 1988. It had the motor replaced with a Gold Seal engine in 1968 with
the odometer showing over 90,000 miles.The original owner's daughter took
the car with her to Ann Arbor Mi.in May 1988 where it remained in her
hands until June 1995. The original Gold seal engine required a rebuild
with the odometer showing 15,000 (obviously 115,000 miles) which is not
much use from a "factory rebuild" ,only 25,000 miles. Ms.
Lane stated she and her children learned to drive in this car, so she
didn't like to part with it. I now have the car and will continue bringing it back to life. Wayne Hardy, Texas, USA |
| KA | B | 41 | 33180 |
 |
I have owned my Magnette
since 1977. I have always maintained it as best any one can. Six years ago
I parked it in the garage and left it untouched for the 6 years. We were
beginning a family and they needed me more than the Magnette. In
January 2002 I decided to get the Magnette back on the road. It took about
6 hours, separately, to get it back up & running. This car is mostly
complete with as much original as possible. The picture of the Magnette
and myself are at my 45th birthday . Buckey in AZ. |
| KA | J | 11 | 33212 |
 |
Bruce Chapman, grandson of Nancy Mitchell, the famous lady rally driver
(in a Magnette) of the 1950s, is racing this Magnette. |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 33273 |
 |
RHD Varitone build 23.07.-12.08.58
in birch grey/twilight grey with maroon interior. When dispatched on
18.08.58 she was fitted with a Manumatic Clutch, but converted back to
normal clutch like most others. She's now staying in Germany, where she had
several owners. |
| KA | A | 41 | 33322 |
 |
ebay 9/2008 now in the hands of Bob Brownlow, Niles IL |
| KA | A | 41 | 33557 |
 |
The car is located in Florida, for sale by its owner who lives in
New Jersey. |
| KA | A | 41 | 33342 |
 |
on ebay 11/2004. Starting bid 380 $ |
| KA | FC | 13 | 33483 |
 |
ebay 10/2005 |
| KA | 15 | 33691 |
 |
I bought car in Dec 1966
- it has had 4 previous owners and is believed to have an original 69,000
miles on the clock. It was cancelled by the North Riding of Yorks Authority
in Nov 1975 and put back on the road early 90's. The chassis no. indicates it as supplied in primer as a CKD without
colour! James Hamilton |
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| KA | A | 13 | 33695 |
|
Norththumberland Police car
black/maroon prop. scrapped picture taken from M.G.'s on patrol by Andrea Green, photo: Laurence McNally |
| KA | B | 41 | 33755 |
 |
This Magnette was first sold in 1959. It's a California car, imported to
Germany in 2000. The task of restauration has been taken by Simon Beyertt
of Germany. |
| KA | B | 11 | 33761 |
 |
Gobby's other ZB - owned by one family from new - it is very original and complete and is totally standard
- and will be restored when I get around to it. Gobby, Cornwall |
| KA | B | 11 | 33768 |
 |
Built on 1st Sepemeber 1958, owned by Clive Webb |
| KA | J | 41 | 33770 |
 |
Attached is a photo of "Maggie". Loyal and trusted companion of Arthur and Allye Kranish of Chevy Chase, Maryland. Laid to rest after a long bout with cancer at the Frendship Auto Graveyard in New Jersey. Rest in Peace. Best Regards,Pete Wilson |
| KA |
LA |
13 | 33813 |  |
RHD Varitone in black/blue driving since
several years in East Germany. Has wire wheels and an MGA boot rack! One of the previous owners made suicide in this car when inhalating the exhaust fumes. |
| KA | LL | 43 | 33819 |
 |
I bought the car almost 2 years ago from a NAMGAR
member in New Mexico. A new wiring harness was installed and most mechanical systems have been
rebuilt to make the car a safe and reliable driver. It has a 5-main MGB engine, early B-transmission, and a 3.9:1
rear end ratio. I absolutely love this car. Paul Casarona,USA |
| KA | AA | 43 | 33869 |
 |
"Zoe" is owned
by Charles Reece from Arizona. The previous owner brought the rusted
body back to life. After short stints with two other less appreciate
owners, she is finally in a home where she will receive all the proper
car necessary for LBC. The new owner also has a 58 MGA Roadster, who is
proud to have Zoe as his new little sister. |
| KA | A | 13 | 33948 |
|
Jersey Police car
black/maroon prop. scrapped picture taken from M.G.'s on patrol by Andrea Green, photo: Laurence McNally |
| KA | A | 13 | 33949 |
|
Jersey Police car
black/maroon prop. scrapped picture taken from M.G.'s on patrol by Andrea Green, photo: Laurence McNally |
| KA | J | 41 | 33951 |
 |
Purchased in August 2002 from current owner Peter J. Wilson in South
Jersey,USA. Excellent older restoration
that has been in barn storage since 1989. Dark grey color with
maroon leather interior. Now belongs to Joseph Iannacone |
| KA | A | 41 | 33878 |
 |
This is my 2nd
Magnette and was purchased as an uncompleted raggey project car from the
estate of of Dick Macadoo approx. 7 years ago. It has been a steady effort
--- I want a good looking driver, NOT a "show pretty"! I use the car
regularly Arch Boston, USA |
| KA | C | 41 | 33973 |
 |
Here is the beginning photo of my restoration project. I was sold on it because it is pretty much rust
free, although there are plenty of other issues to deal with. Wiring harness first, then rear-end bearings/
seals, wheel cylinders replace or rebuild all around, new hoses and brakes, and maybe if I am very lucky
new dark red paint next year. Yes I will be having fun for a while. :-) Kim Roscher, Morgantown WV, USA,
now in the hands of Edward Hindman, WV, USA |
| KA | BA | 13 | 34049 |
 |
This Varitone was exported to Japan in
1997 and bought by Mr. Hideo Ohba from Tokyo, who
uses his car every Sunday. In 1950's, new Magnettes were imported from England by a Japanese car dealer. I think about 20-30 cars were imported. These cars were mainly LHD for US soldiers and some of these are now available to buy. After 1980's British Car Shop imported Magnettes mainly from England, I think also about 20-30 cars. |
| KA | ? | 33 | 34075 |
 |
A basket case! Came home in
six boxs+chassis. Restoration will be ongoing for many years. Eric and Gina Nelson, Fort Bragg, CA, USA |
| KA | AA | 23 | 34090 |
 |
Another Magnette in France
belonging to Thomas Reiss, Charbonnières |
| KA | L | 21 | 34152 |
 |
This vehice was
purchased in the former Republic of Southern Rhodesia by a police officer
(ID unknown) based in (the then) Hastings, Rhodesia. It was then bought by a
person (name known to me) who took it with him to South Africa at the time
of Zimbabwe's independence. I then bought it through an intermediary (in
1989) and imported it into Austalia in 1991 - after driving it for a while
and then starting a full restoration. My understanding is that the car
was imported into Rhodesia as a fully built vehicle (as suggested by the car
number identification code). The car was (so far as I know) completely
original. I have removed (and had re-built) the original engine and have
fitted a 1622cc unit I took from a very sad South African donor car which
was then donated to local club members for parts. Although I started
restoring the car in South Africa, I (and I have lots of excuses) did not
complete the project until, with the hard work of one person in particular
and advice, parts and support of a number of others, the car was on the road
this month and passed the requirements of the local registration authorities
(after a full over-the-pits inspection) this week - on the first try. It is now fully registered for everyday use! John Monico, Canberra, Australia |
| KA | C | 41 | 34177 |
 |
Richard McKie owned this car
some time ago but sold it to finish his MGA Twin Cam restoration. He says:
"I should have sold the TC "and tries to relocate his old Magnette. |
| KA | TT | 43 | 34208 |
 |
on ebay in September 2007 Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 34254 |
 |
Owned by a bachelor |
| KA | A | 11 | 34330 |
 |
Picture found somewhere on the web. The car is now at Gaydon
museum. |
| KA | TU | 13 | 34407 |
 |
One Careful Owner from New Joan Evans is one of our special members who is over eighty years old and therefore now qualifies for a free subscription to Enjoying MG. Joan has owned her MG Magnette ZB Varitone since it was bought new in 1958 by her father for her personal use and she has driven the car on an almost a daily basis ever since. The MG sports saloon is still in superb running order and always fires up at the first press of the starter button. The only modifications that have been made to the Magnette are the fitting of an electric windscreen washer and separate rear flashers, as the original rear indicator system was inadequate and hazardous. The Magnette is only on its fourth heavy duty battery from new and has covered 96,960 miles in total. The Magnette is very special to Joan and her husband Roy who says that the wherever they go the MG is much admired by young and old alike. From Enjoying MG, the magazine ofthe MGOC, Okt.2004 |
| KA | LD | 13 | 34426 |
 |
I bought this car in mid
2005 at which time it had just had an MGB 1800 engine/rear axle/brake servo
fitted. In 2006 I had a 5 speed Sierra gearbox fitted and in early 2007 had
both rear wings and section beneath the boot completely replaced and
resprayed including work to the rear spring hangers and inner offside wing. Next on the list, when I get some money, is a disc brake conversion on the front and new springs all round. We use the car regularly and normally take it to France, with other MG's, on holiday each year. Reg Boulton |
| KA | LL | 43 | 34437 |
 |
ebay 4/2006 |
| KA | BA | 13 | 34482 |
 |
Bought by Nigel and Bev Bartram Oct 2008 - bodywork in good order,
restored electrics and dash but engine needs work. |
| KA | BA | 13 | 34483 |
 |
MGA wire wheels, Weber carb., restored in 2004 to very high
standard. Geoffrey Elliott, Noththumberland |
| KA | A | 13 | 34535 |
 |
First registered 6th October 1958. Now with a 1622 engine and belonging to
Derek Pickering, Secretary, The Durham MG Club |
| KA | B | 41 | 34572 |
 |
Installed a Nissan 5 speed, painted the
bottom with a bed liner, new wire harness, new seat covers, carpet,
headliner, two tone paint job- light green top, dark green bottom. Machined the
'55 MG (ZA) on the intake manifold onto the "58 (ZB)intake then
polished it.Hope to have it on the road late fall '04. Jim & Sharon
Jans, Hood River, OR, USA |
| KA | J | 11 | 34591 |
 |
A very nice Dutch ZB owned by Jos Meyers. |
| KA | LL | 43 | 34652 |
 |
We found this wonderful little car upstate and brought it back to Mt. Pleasant, SC on the
coast. The car sat for nine years before we rescued it. We had it running before we got it off the trailer. It has a new
floor and is undergoing restoration but still has a long way to go. The rust damage was extensive.
All the original electrics work, even the clock. Wray and Susanne Lemke,Mt. Pleasant, SC
|
| KA | A | 41 | 34739 |
 |
On December 2002, I buy the
second car in San Diego California, this car it's working on the roads of
California, I bring to La Paz for take the parts for the 1956 (#12441),
because this it's only have the legal imported to México. Now I want repair
the two cars, and get the imported the 1959. It's a big project for my life.
Luis Benito, La Paz, Baja California Sur state, México |
| KA | L | 11 | 34782 |
 |
This RHD ZB was
imported to the netherlands where it was used for rallying. Now in the hands of Dietrich Krahn in Germany. .
|
| KA | B | 41 | 34784 |
 |
1959 ZB Magnette acquired August, 2004.
74,000 miles, body is pristine perfect as
the car apparently lived most of her life in Colorado Steve Giannoni, Northport, NY,USA |
| KA | TT | 43 | 34839 |
 |
Built in Oct. of
'58 now belonging to John
Park from Canada."The car was owned by s.o. in the US Air Force in the state of Washington. It was then sold to an air man in the RCAF in British Columbia. From there it made its way east to Nova Scotia where it was sold to a fellow in the Canadian Army. When he
retired he brought it west to Ontario. He ran a restaurant and needed money for startup and
I became the owner. I've finally finished all the mechanical restoration (in between putting 15000
miles over 13 years-did a bit at a time-although I had to redo the engine twice).I've put a 3.9 rear end in.
The car was originally all Island Green and
someone painted it its present colors of fine metallic maroon and metallic silver. |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 34865 |
 |
Bev Croft's Concours
winner. |
| KA | BA | 13 | 34892 |
 |
Originally brown and cream
varitone, now green varitone. Peter Chowney |
| KA | E | 11 | 34970 |
 |
Island Green ZB Green Leather interior. 45K miles (genuine) Bought
new by my late grandfather (allegedly one of the last made ..?)and inherited
by me. Fully operational- MOT every year. Rebuilt engine. Bodywork entirely
rust free(inner & outer sills replaced/waxoyled).Front wings had some dinks
removed and resprayed otherwise as original.Still had yellow factory
inspection mark (presumably)inside bonnet until recently. Very good chrome.
Always attracts attention. Not used enough! Tim Grover |
| KA | L | 41 | 35035 |
 |
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| KA | PB | 13 | 35069 |
 |
ebay 11/2005. Seems to be a
very original car with only two previous owners. |
| KA |
FC |
13 | 35140 |
 |
This car belonged to Ray Cain after whom
the Trophy for the best car at the continental Z-Day was named after his
sudden death.
After a dismantling and restoratian this car now belongs to a Porsche-enthusiast in southern Germany. |
| KA | J | 11 | 35237 |
 |
A blue ZB that was for sale in August 2002 |
| KA | FC | 13 | 35345 |
 |
The car was registered to
Air Vice Marshall Arthur Percy Ledger, who kept it until his death in 1969.
I bought it in May 1969 from a family member who inherited the car but
didn’t use it. It was our only family transport for 5 years then failed its MoT in 1974 at which time we decided to buy another car and eventually restore the Magnette. Three houses and many cars later we took it to John Shorten in Norwich in April 2006 and brought it home almost exactly one year later. It has the original engine and the work done was very comprehensive, including the fitting of 2 ‘new’ right hand doors and front wing I had owned since 1970, still in factory primer with the tags attached. It was taken down to bare metal and re-sprayed in the original cellulose colours. I have new carpets and headlining, as well as new inner door panels still to fit – that will be part of this year’s work but my wife Sheila and I are looking forward to going to Silverstone and other events throughout the year even in its slightly unfinished state. I advise people that it has been a financial disaster, but only in simple money terms. In respect of an investment in my retirement, which starts in 5 weeks’ time, it will be worth every penny. I attach a photograph for you to see when we got it home last year, then at Sledmere in Yorkshire: Barrie Hope. |
| KA | A | 41 | 35361 |
 |
I am the 5th owner of this car. This car was sold new in Seattle
Washington by Rowland Motors. The Original Owner was Mr. D. Dyar of Seattle.
I purchased this car on 23 Jan 2004 for $6500 U.S. from Mark Jones, Mark is
partners with a Mr. Tom Mohle, who purchased the car from the original
owner. All original tools, manuals and literature were supplied to me. I
have all documentation going back to 1960, and can trace all owners
including having met the Gentleman who sold the car new at Rowland Motors in
Seattle in January of 1959. I had the car repainted at the restoration shop
owned by the same gentleman who sold me the car – His partner, who does the
mechanical side of the restorations, was the second owner and provided
mechanical care for the car for the original owner, and her husband after
she passed away. At one point during the painting process, four of the five
owners of this car were together in the same room drinking wine and
discussing her current state! She is now as she was then; 68 hp 1489cc, 4
speed (3 synchro) trans, trusty reliable drum brakes all ‘round and an
absolute blast to motor in! KAA4135361 is as original as our combined minds can achieve. Many thanks go to Lou Shorten and to Paul Barrow for bits, advice, encouragement and help. Along the journey, Gobby, the folks at NTG, Cecilia at |
| KA | C | 41 | 35458 |
 |
This car was rescued from a barn (chicken coop) that was soon to be
torn down in northeastern Georgia (USA). My previously registered
KAL41/31929 may become a donor car for this one, since it appears it may be
too far gone. John Kreimer, Georgia, USA |
| KA | LD | 13 | 35478 |
 |
Tony Smith's Varitone built in
September 1958 with 5-speed-gearbox |
| KA | LD | 13 | 35479 |
 |
For sale in June 2004 |
| KA | LA | 13 | 35486 |
 |
After years of admiring
Magnettes I finally found the right one. A deal was struck and she was
shipped from England to Oklahoma where she shares a garage with a ‘63 MGB.
The Magnette is in excellent shape for its age and runs great. There is a
restoration plan in the future, but for now my wife and I just enjoy
traveling in style. Lann Mauck, Oklahoma, USA |
| KA | BB | 43 | 35535 |
 |
Dispatch date: 10/21/58 Now painted OEW over Light Grey Mike Jacobsen, USA |
| KA | BB | 43 | 35539 |
 |
Yesterday a nephew (Alex), my brother in law and I
travelled to Chaparal, New Mexico (from Arizona - 500 mile round trip)
and purchased one rough '59 (late 58) ZB and the last remaining parts
from 2 other '57 and '58 ZB's. I haven't decided yet, but I may attempt
to restore the complete car and I will make available parts that I don't
need to other enthusiasts at affordable prices to keep everyone rolling.
Paid $1,800 US for the whole mess from one Louis Wolf. Phil White, Arizona
|
| KA | T | 21 | 35594 |
 |
Halidays' ZB in Australia |
| KA | J | 41 | 35644 |
 |
ebay 02/2008: Some history and clarification after talking with my
sister-in-law. She bought it when she lived in Southern California from her
boss in 1967. The engine is original and has been rebuilt when she had it
(she remembered it was a 'valve job' but couldn't remember what else was
done). Was reupholstered, restored and repainted close to 17 years ago and
has been sitting in their garage til I bought it because the idiot painter
"lost" alot of the chrome he took off. All receipts come with it including
all the stuff she bought on her two trips to England to replace what had
gone missing and receipts for stuff ordered from England. All the stuff was
there and never put together. That's what I thought I would do but didn't
get it finished. Now my house is on the market as of two weeks ago so that's
why I decided to let it go… |
| KA | CC | 33 | 35770 |
 |
Singkle-coloured Varitone owend by Ingela and Ulf Edström from Gotenburg. |
| KA | A | 11 | 35796 |
 |
A former black Magnette freshly
restored in winter 2010. Herre visiting the youngest known Magnette and
second last leaving the factory. |
| KA | TA | 13 | 35891 |
 |
Island/Cedar Green Varitone owned and extensively restored by Lawrence
& Val Miller from Plymouth. |
| KA | UU | 13 | 35895 |
 |
ebay 5/2009 |
| KA | LL | 43 | 35906 |  |
A picture of Phil
White's 59 ZBV from Arizona that he acquired in California. The
PO had an accident and had been unable to care for her (like many, I call her Maggie). I do all my own
work (half the fun of being an owner) and there has been a lot of it. She's back on the road now and
running nicely. Originally blue, then racing green -- her PO painted her the
varitone grey.
I also have a '62 MGA MKll that she shares time with. Magnettes are wonderful personable autos! |
| KA | J | 13 | 35923 |
 |
Tony Brinsden |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 35929 |
 |
 Imported from England
to Portugal in March 2005 by Alberto Cruz, who restored her to a high
standard and converted her to LHD. |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 35934 |  |
This Maggie was offered to Gobby of
Cornwall to buy, but the car is too badly corroded to save and will
,he's sure, be broken for spares. Supplied by Mumfords garage in Plymouth
,Devon.
Owned by Mr John Ashton who lives in Landrake, Cornwall. Spookey
that it is supplied by the same dealer as my Wolseley 4/44 and is only a
few cars from my 'unusual varitone' ! being either 35963 or 35863 !
Purchased in July 2005 by Mike Hearn. Now the car is a real jem.
What happened?
|
| KA | BJ | 13 | 35947 |
 |
John Weston-Smith sent me this picture from 1987 some time ago. He found the
car in London, parked on the street. The owner had not used it for some time
and the clutch was seized. They managed to free it though and it was a
really nice driving car as he said. It's was fitted with wire wheels, MGB
engine and Jaguar Mk2 rear lights. It was sold around 1989 to someone living
on the south coast of England. Is it still around? |
| KA | FC | 13 | 35963 |
 |
A Mystery! An ordinary ZB with Varitone chassis no. This is an old
picture. Meanwhile the car needs a restoration which she will get in
Cornwall. |
| KA | PA | 1 | 35976 |
 |
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| KA | AA | 33 | 35983 |
 |
 First registrated in
Sweden March 10, 1959. Since then 8 Swedish owners. Imported to Denmark
2008.Now in the hands of Rikke Nissen, Denmark |
| KA | 11 | 36078 |
 |
This is when I got it after
spending the last 6years in a garage now under restoration Christopher Sharpe, UK |
|
| KA | C | 11 | 36079 |
 |
I have owned it since Sept 2000, and have completed a few cosmetic jobs -
recarpeted, rechromed, resealed underneath, added correct headlamps,
renewed boot lining, added brake servo, added flashing indicators with
hazard warning, had leather repaired and recoloured. Now in very nice
condition to original spec (it had been structurally and mechanically
rebuilt and resprayed damask red in late 1990s by previous owner). It won
2nd prize Pride of Ownership at Norwich 2001. Bob Hough, Dorset, England |
| KA | 15 | 36145 |
 |
First reg. 02.12.1958. Identification number says it was delievred
"primed". |
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| KA | T | 11 | 36219 |
 |
ebay 11/2007 |
| KA | T | 11 | 36225 |  |
Finished in rare and very
attractive 'Island Green' this example retains its carefully refurbished
original bottle green leather interior and dark green wheels. The interior
wooden dash and headlining are also in good condition. According to the
vendor, the car has been the subject of a sympathetic restoration by the
last two owners, using new parts from world-renowned ZB specialists John and
Lou Shorten. It is understood (but not warranted that) over £10,000 has been
spent returning this car to it's prime - money well spent judging by it's
crisp handling. The vendor also states that “a complete doors off, windows
out re-spray, new screen rubbers and Waxoyling making this the ideal car for
classic rallying - Nancy Mitchell was very successful in a ZB back in the
1950s – or continental touring. |
| KA | J | 21 | 36278 |  |
The last ZB to be imported to Sri Lanka. Dr.Vickum Senanayake
is going to restore her to her former glory. Here are more pictures |
| KA | BJ | 33 | 36364 |  |
Your webmaster with his Varitone. I bought
this car when we started as a family and the MGA was too small. Since
then it's in daily use and we all enjoy driving in the airsmoothed
style! |
| KA | 43 | 36374 |
 |
Was
Jim Arps, Texas, now John Shoemaker ,Pennsylvania, USA |
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| KA | T | 11 | 36439 |
 |
Paul Gray's future project. |
| KA | TU | 13 | 36517 |  |
Dutch ZBV of John Kusters. A lovely example in green/green. |
| KA | LL | 43 | 36534 |
 |
ebay 01/2008: all original, garage kept, not running, Motor disassembled |
| KA | JJ | 13 | 36588 |
 |
for sale on
ebay in June 2010 |
| KA | PC | 13 | 36601 |
 |
John Murphy's '58 Varitone
|
| KA | T | 11 | 36658 |
 |
I
believe it was first registered Jan 59. Original colour island
green, original owner had it for 26 years, lived in Charlton, London. I'm
using it as my daily driver at present and loving every mile. Mark Gray, Kent, UK |
| KA | TT | 43 | 36735 |
 |
ebay 1/2012: This one still has its original singular 'Island green' cellulose paint ..This is a 'project'..unused for many decades ..and will consequentlky need fiull restoration..The car is very sound and solid with the exception of the floors ..all of which are thin (and have some holes) due to beinmg left outside for decades with the carpets and jute underlay in place ..the trunk floor also needs some metal work ..The lower front fenders and doors like rest for car have original paint and are free of corrosion ..the chromework is bright and solid..the interior is original and in very poor condition..all the leather cracked and dry..no attempt has been made to start the car, but the engine turns freely ..recorded mileage (under 100,000) believed original |
| KA | LL | 43 | 36756 |
 |
California Veritone last registered 1993.
Lee Brannen was looking for an engine for his ZB when heI came accross this car.He
restored it and it's now in the hands of Ray Andruk of Hanson MA U.S.A. The car was shipped accross the US on an open 18 wheel truck and the driver said she got more attention than any other car he has ever shipped. Ray and his father are old MGB guys and this will be Ray's first 'family' MG. |
| KA | AA | 43 | 36820 |
 |
Purchased in 6/02 after 21 years of non use, it now runs and drives. Hope to have total restoration complete by sometime in 2007. Jim Barcley, Oregon, USA |
| KA | TT | 43 | 36918 |
 |
This restoration project belongs
to John Swyers from USA. He wrotes: The current (original?) motor is rusting in the trunk. I will put a different motor in it until I make some headway on the restoration. |
| KA | LL | 43 | 36939 |
 |
This much loved 1958
Red on Maroon Varitone is cared for and driven by Sue and Pockets Knipe of
Camano Island, WA, USA. Our Magnette was originally a monotone Varitone
painted a pale blue-grey. The previous owners include Mickey Harnett (SD)
who restored her engine and electronics and G. W. Hardy (TX). Sue & Pockets
bought her in June 2009 and now enjoy taking her on the back roads of the
Pacific Northwest. Sue & Pockets Knipe |
| KA | JJ | 13 | 36970 |
 |
90% complete and running, but
the restoration will presumably take some time. Trevor Panter from Gloucestershire |
| KA | AA | 43 | 36997 |
 |
The Previous owner inherited the car from his father-in-law
who was a professor of American Studies at the University of California in
Santa Cruz and bought the car in 1962. Now in the hands of Mark Hoyer, CA, USA |
| KA | A | 33 | 37002 |
 |
This car was delievers to Sweden
originally in black, repainted brown/beige by Björn-Eric Lindh in the
early 7o's. It was his everyday car for many years,
named "MariGold". This picture was taken in
1976! Now owned by a man in Skane who will restore it and repaint it black. |
| KA | TU | 13 | 37017 |
 |
Geof Hartland's ZBV YEL 411 fitted with brake servo and disc brakes. Has overcome heater problems by
fitting a Rover 216 heater
|
| KA | LD | 13 | 37037 |
 |
Blue Varitone first registered 2 Jan
1959, and still with most of the original paintwork and interior. It has
never required restoration due to the care lavished by its second owner,
Tony Sanger. He kept the car for 32 years until I bought it in 2003, after
it appeared as the main photo subject in a Practical Classics
article. Stephen Tickell, Surrey UK |
| KA | LD | 13 | 37044 |
 |
A late Varitone imported
from England to Germany in 2000, where she had several owners. She's now
staying in Northern Germany with Jens and Helga Evers in the outskirts of
Hamburg. Jens is going to bring her back to her former glory. |
| KA | BJ | 13 | 37061 |
 |
Owned by
David Watson |
| KA | FC | 33 | 37093 |
 |
Picture found somewhere on the web. If you recognize your car, please
contact the webmaster. |
| KA | AA | 13 | 37098 |
|
Lancashire Police car
black/maroon prop. scrapped picture taken from M.G.'s on patrol by Andrea Green, photo: Laurence McNally |
| KA | AA | 13 | 37099 |
|
Lancashire Police car
black/maroon prop. scrapped picture taken from M.G.'s on patrol by Andrea Green, photo: Laurence McNally |
| KA |
CC |
13 | 37100 |
 |
This is proboably the youngest excisting
Magnette, built during the week 18th-24th December 1958. It left the
factory on 1st January 1959. Last chassis no. build was 37101. |
