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Built between 1953 and 1968 this ZB Varitone model had a more powerful engine than the earlier ZA.

Seen at the South Beds Classic Car Show at Pulloxhill, Bedfordshire on 08 August 2021.

A 1957 MG Magnette ZB Varitone.

First registered in June 1957.

MG Magnette ZB (1956-58) Engine 1489cc S4 OHV Production 18,524

Registration Number 94 LMH (Middlesex)

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The MG Magnette is a car that was produced by MG between 1953 and 1968. The Magnette was manufactured in two build series, the ZA and ZB of 1953 through to 1958 and the Mark III and Mark IV of 1959 through to 1968, both using a modified Wolseley body and an Austin engine.

 

MG Cars had previously used the Magnette name on their K-type and N-type models of the 1930s.

 

The ZA Magnette was launched at the 1953 British Motor Show, designed under BMC by Gerald Palmer It was the first appearance of the new four cylinder 1,489 cc (90.9 cu in) B-Series I4 engine with a pair of 1+1⁄4 in (32 mm)-bore twin-choke SU carburettors, delivering 60 bhp driving the rear wheels through BMC's new four-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on the top three ratios.

 

The updated ZB Magnette replaced the ZA on 12 October 1956, and unveiled at the 1956 British Motor Show in Earls Court. Power was increased to 64 hp (48 kW) fitting 1+1⁄2 in (38 mm)-bore carburettors, increasing the compression ratio from 7.5 to 8.3, and modifying the manifold, increasing top speed to 86mphThe similar Wolseley 15/50 now shared the ZB's B-Series engine. Cars continued with the four speed transmission as standard, but there was now an optional semi-automatic, marketed as Manumatic, which was chosen for 496, 1957 Magnettes

 

A Varitone model featured larger rear window and optional two tone paintwork, using a standard Pressed Steel body shell, the rear window opening enlarged in the Morris Motors body shop, Cowley, before painting

 

Diolch am 96,656,286 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.

 

Thanks for 96,656,286 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.

 

Shot 07.08.2022, at the VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Prescott, Gloucestershire REF 162-415

  

1958 MG Magnette ZB Varitone spotted at Moffat in 2012.

trying something new!!!!!

a edited version of an earlier post, this time with some varitone:))

the grass tops is supposed to be like this:)) i found out it looked quite lovely against that deep blue bokeh.))

 

hope you like it??

 

was supposed to go out tonight and catch a lovely sunset tonight, lol it never came:(( so now i am just waiting and watching if there is a lovely nightsky to shoot?? have to see:))

 

thanks alot for stopping by leaving comments and faves:)) much appreciated:))

 

have a lovely weekend all:))

I think this has a 1798cc B-Series engine (MGB).

Historic Vehicle Meeting, Dorchester, Dorset. Sunday 19 December 2021.

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M.G. Regency Run

Brooklands Museum, Weybridge

11th May 2014

Cypripedium calceolus

  

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Basingstoke Festival of Transport, Basingstoke Hampshire, UK. 2021/08/22.

I think this has a 1798cc B-Series engine (MGB).

Historic Vehicle Meeting, Dorchester, Dorset. Sunday 19 December 2021.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MG_Magnette#Magnette_ZB

Spectating the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

Horley, Surrey

2nd November 2014

April 2011 that is :)

Some more archive diving.

 

Nik Color Efex 3.0 Varitone filter used.

Hillman Minx 1600 Series IIIC Estate (1962) & MG Magnette ZB Varitone (1958).

Oily’s Breakfast-Club, Weymouth Football Stadium, Sunday 2 February 2025.

Thursday evening gathering of Cars and Motorbikes at the Jubilee Clock on Weymouth Esplanade.

MG ZB Magnette (1956-58) Engine 1489cc iS4 OHV Production 23,846

Registration Number WJW 600 (Wolverhampton)

 

MG SET

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Launched at the 1953 Earls Court, Motor Show, it was the first monocoque to bear the MG name, designed by Gerald Palmer who had made his name with the Jowett Javelin. Powered by a BMC B series engine with twin 1.25 inch SU carburettors and a four speed manual gearbox with syncromesh on the top three ratios.

 

Similar to the Wolseley 4/44 that had debuted a year earlier with a 1250cc MG TF engine, though the MG has lower suspension and shares only the front doors, boot lid and roof panel with its Wolseley cousin.

 

The ZB arrived in 1956 with improved interior and trim replacing the very similar ZB. Power was increased to 64bhp with larger 1.5 inch twin SU carburettors, an increased compression ratio, increased axle ratio and a modified exhaust manifold.

 

The Varitone models have a wraparound rear windows as well as two tone paint

 

Diolch am olygfa anhygoel, 62,842,916 oblogaeth y Lloegr honno dros y Mynyddoedd

 

Thanks for a stonking 62,842,916 views

 

Shot 20:08:2017 at Lupin Farm, Orgreave, Staffordshire REF 130-029

      

This version of the Magnette was built by MG from 1956 until 1958. This is a Varitone model with two tone paintwork and a larger rear window.

lying on the grass waiting for the sun goes by....

Apart from a quick repositioning of the lens cap... this was a lucky grab-shot! A burst of sunshine penetrated a chink in the curtains... illuminating my old Pentax 35mm film camera.

 

From the Pentax Forums -

Manufactured from 1975 to 1977. The Pentax KX was one of the three original K-mount cameras introduced by Pentax as a replacement for the Spotmatic family of screw mount cameras.

The KX model was one step up from the KM with a more sensitive light meter, a wider ISO range, and mirror lock-up. It had a match-needle exposure readout so that the shutter speed set was indicated in the viewfinder. The aperture set on the lens was visible in the viewfinder through a small window.

The KX is the only Pentax where the wind lever must be pulled slightly out for the meter to work. This makes the camera unsuitable for left-eyed users. Fortunately Pentax didn't repeat this poor design on their later cameras.

 

Helen... this is my submission to the "PHOTOGRAPHY" photo challenge.

 

Event: Weston Park Classic Car Show

Location: Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnall, Shropshire

Camera: Mamiya RB67 Pro-S

Lens(s): Mamiya Sekor C 90mm f/3.8

Film: Adox CMS 20 - expired 2016

Shot ISO: 12

Light Meter: Weston Master II

Lighting: Mixed Lighting

Mounting: Tripod - Manfrotto

Firing: Cable release

Developer: Adox Adotech III (1+11) for 11.5 mins

Scanner: Epson V800

Post: Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop (dust removal)

Motorsport at the Palace

Crystal Palace Park, Crystal Palace

24th-25th May 2015

M.G.C.C. Autumn Gathering

Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham

29th September 2013

Thursday evening gathering of Cars and Motorbikes at the Jubilee Clock on Weymouth Esplanade.

MG Magnette ZB (Cabriolet) (1956-58) Engine *1800cc S4

Registration Number TWX 325

MG SET

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Interesting conversion of an MG Magnette ZB Varitone now with an 1800cc engine. Originally fitted with a 1489cc S4 OHV of 69bhp

 

Many Thanks for a fan'dabi'dozi 26,896,500 views

 

Shot 07:07:2014 at on Cars in the Park, Beacon Park, Lichfield REF 102-1023

 

A damp and depressed looking cow finds the camera more interesting than lunch.

On farmland at Stedham near Midhurst.

 

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MG ZB Magnette (1956-58) Engine 1489cc iS4 OHV Production 23,846

Registration Number 589 YUK (Wolverhampton)

 

MG SET

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Launched at the 1953 Earls Court, Motor Show, it was the first monocoque to bear the MG name, designed by Gerald Palmer who had made his name with the Jowett Javelin. Powered by a BMC B series engine with twin 1.25 inch SU carburettors and a four speed manual gearbox with syncromesh on the top three ratios.

 

Similar to the Wolseley 4/44 that had debuted a year earlier with a 1250cc MG TF engine, though the MG has lower suspension and shares only the front doors, boot lid and roof panel with its Wolseley cousin.

 

The ZB arrived in 1956 with improved interior and trim replacing the very similar ZB. Power was increased to 64bhp with larger 1.5 inch twin SU carburettors, an increased compression ratio, increased axle ratio and a modified exhaust manifold.

 

The Varitone models have a wraparound rear windows as well as two tone paint

 

Many thanks for a fantabulous

46,407,644 views

 

Shot Brooklands New Years Day Gathering, 01.01.2016 - Ref 111-289

 

MG ZA Magnette (1954-56) Engine 1489cc S4 OHV Production 23,846

 

Registration Number 559 FMH (Middlesex)

 

MG SET

 

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Similar styling to its BMC family sibling the Wolseley 4/44. Launched at the 1953 London Motor Show, the Magnette was designed by Gerald Palmer with Italian inspired styling. Power came from the then new four cylinder 1.5 L (1489 cc) B-Series I4 engine with twin 1¼ inch SU carburettors delivering 60 bhp, driving the rear wheels through a four speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on the top three ratios. Independant front suspension using coil springs and a live axle, with half elliptic leaf springs at the rear. Rack and pinion steering and Lockheed hydraulic brakes.

 

The Magnette ZA was replaced by the Magnette ZB later in the 1956 model year the cars were almost identical with the later having a more powerful 64bhp engine by virtue of 1.5 inch carburettor, increased compression ratio and a modified manifold. The chrome strip that wraps around the front of the front wheelarch on the ZA is a straight spear on the ZB. The ZB range also included the Varitone with larger rear window and optional two tone paintwork

 

Thankyou for a massive 54,946,694 views

 

Shot 03.07.2016 at Cars in the Park, Beacon Park, Lichfield REF 121-223

  

MG ZB Magnette (1958) Engine 1489 cc S4 OHV

Registration Number 456 AVO

Production 23,846

MG SET

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Similar to the earlier ZA Magnette but with a more powerful engine and a higher axle ratio, The Varitone version had two tone paint and a wrap around rear window. Some had the optional two pedal Manumatic transmission

 

Many thanks for a Marmalising

52,026.192 views

 

Shot 15.05.2016 at the Gaydon Motor Museum, Warwks REF 117-062

I had to put a little bit of work into this one. I used a flash but it was still far too dark. So I changed the color profile, adjusted the levels, exposure, and gradient map layers in PS.

 

For a final touch, I used Nik Software's Color Efex Pro - Pro Contrast / Photo Stylizer (Varitone 1) filters which gave some contrast depth and bluish-silvery tone to the image.

MG ZA Magnette (1954-56) Engine 1489cc S4 OHV Production 23,846

 

Registration Number 5814 NX (Warwickshire)

 

MG SET

 

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Similar styling to its BMC family sibling the Wolseley 4/44. Launched at the 1953 London Motor Show, the Magnette was designed by Gerald Palmer with Italian inspired styling. Power came from the then new four cylinder 1.5 L (1489 cc) B-Series I4 engine with twin 1¼ inch SU carburettors delivering 60 bhp, driving the rear wheels through a four speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on the top three ratios. Independant front suspension using coil springs and a live axle, with half elliptic leaf springs at the rear. Rack and pinion steering and Lockheed hydraulic brakes.

 

The Magnette ZA was replaced by the Magnette ZB later in the 1956 model year the cars were almost identical with the later having a more powerful 64bhp engine by virtue of 1.5 inch carburettor, increased compression ratio and a modified manifold. The chrome strip that wraps around the front of the front wheelarch on the ZA is a straight spear on the ZB. The ZB range also included the Varitone with larger rear window and optional two tone paintwork

 

Thanks for a stunning 59,176,760 views

 

Diolch am 59,176,760 gwych, golygfeydd, mwy na phoblogaeth y Lloegr honno yn y Gorllewin

 

Pencampwyr y Chwe Gwlad Cymru 2021

 

Shot 21.05.2017 at Chiltern Hills Classic Sar Show, Weedon Hill, Aylesbury REF 126-195

   

A bit confused?

Which way to go, which one to choose?

 

PS Works [ clarify&shrapen + varitones + Contrast witth color range + Old photo efect (%30 oppacity) + %20 desaturation of red, yellow and magenta]

 

Haydarpaşa Train Station / Istanbul - 2006

The Magnette ZB replaced the ZA which was launched at the October 1953 London Motor Show. The ZA was the first monocoque MG car. It was designed by Gerald Palmer (1911-1999), who also created the 1947 Jowett Javelin.

The MG Magnette had a 1952 Wolseley 4/44 body, an Austin 1500 BMC engine and a MG grille. Excellent badge engineering so to say...

The Magnette ZB shared the car body with the ZA, but it got an enlarged rear window and a stronger engine.

The Magnette had leather seats and a wooden dashboard panel. Two tone paintwork was an option for the ZB (specified as Varitone).

 

1489 cc L4 BMC B engine.

1150 kg.

Production MG Magnette Series: Oct. 1953-1968.

Production MG Magnette ZB: Oct. 1956-Febr. 1959.

 

Photo is taken from the book: Piet Olyslager, Kluwers Autotypenboek 1958, N.V. Uitgevers-Maatschappij AW. E. Kluwer, Deventer, 1958.

Original photographer, place and exact date unknown.

 

Halfweg, June 12, 2023.

 

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Wheels Day

Rushmoor Arena, Aldershot

30th March 2018

Another angle on the car with the super shiny engine.

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