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Easter Classic

Auction: Saturday 13th April 2024, 1:00pm at Unit6 Harbour Close, Cracknore Industrial Estate, Marchwood, Southampton
Viewing: Tuesday 2nd April 2024, 9:00am - 5:00pm to Saturday 13th April 2024, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Lot 120: 1935 MG Magnette
- Sold
Sold for: £29,666
Manufacturer:
MG
Registered:
1935
Model:
Magnette
Registraton:
XXG102
Mileage:
11032
Chassis No:
NA0801
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Colour:
blue
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MG Magnette Faux cabriolet 1935

This car has been completely restored from the chassis upwards from a near wreck, restoring or replacing all items necessary, at a cost of over £50,000. There is an itemised cost sheet in the history file. Everything has been done to be as original as possible, keeping as much of the original timber frame, but inserting new woodwork where needed. This car is the only Faux Cabriolet that is known on a pre-war chassis, and is fitted with a period Marshall 87 side mounted supercharger, which helps to propel the car quickly to 70mph.

The interior has been restored to its original Art Deco form, with star burst door panels, Bakelite pull out ashtrays and octagonal roof light. The original wooden dashboard and door cappings have been cleaned and revarnished. All the instruments are working, including the fuel gauge, and the windscreen folds outwards to provide a feeling of being in an open car. The car is fitted with a battery isolating switch behind the driver, and in the "boot/tool box" there is a facility for remotely charging the twin 6 volt batteries.

This vehicle won the best pre-war Car at the Bristol Car Show shortly after its completed restoration. The vehicle has only done 11032 miles since its restoration. 


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