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Morris Half-Ton Van (1968), MG Magnette ZB Varitone (1958) & Alvis TA21 (1951).
Weymouth Vehicle Preservation Society “Dorset Tour”, Sunday 28 May 2023.
Photographed before, but I love this car.
Weymouth Vehicle Preservation Society “Dorset Tour”, Sunday 28 May 2023.
MG Magnette
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MG Magnette
1955 MG Magnette
ManufacturerMG Cars
Production 1953-1968: 67,596
The automobile manufacturer MG used the Magnette name on the K-type and N-type cars in the 1930s, but the Magnette models of the 1950s and 1960s are probably best-remembered. Although loved today, the use of the Magnette name on an MG saloon car with a lowered Wolseley body and an Austin engine brought protest from motor magazine letter writers.
There were two distinct series of these Magnettes: The ZA and ZB of 1953 through to 1958 and the Mark III and Mark IV of 1959 through to 1968.
MG Magnette ZA
Production1953-1956: 18,076
Engine1.5 L B-Series I4
Transmission4-speed manual
Wheelbase2,591 mm (102.0 in)
Length4,267 mm (168.0 in)
Width1,600 mm (63.0 in)
Height58 in (1,473 mm)
DesignerGerald Palmer
The Magnette ZA was launched in 1953 at the London Motor Show and deliveries started in March 1954. Production continued until 1956. It was the first monocoque car to bear the MG badge.
The Magnette was designed by Gerald Palmer who made his name with the Jowett Javelin, and featured modern 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.
Suspension was independent at the front using coil springs and had a live axle with half elliptic leaf springs at the rear. The steering was by rack and pinion. Hydraulically operated Lockheed 10 in (254 mm) drum brakes were fitted to front and rear wheels.
The car had leather trimmed individual front seats and rear bench seat. The dashboard and door cappings were in polished wood. Although the heater was standard, the radio was still an optional extra. Standard body colours were black, maroon, green, and grey.
The similar Wolseley 4/44, first sold one year earlier, used the 1250 cc engine from the MG TF. Although visually similar, the MG has lower suspension and only the front doors, boot lid and roof panels are shared.[4] The 4/44 was replaced in 1956 by the 15/50.
In 1955 The Motor magazine tested a Magnette and recorded a top speed of 79.7 mph (128.3 km/h) acceleration from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 23.1 seconds and a fuel consumption of 24.9 miles per imperial gallon (11.3 L/100 km; 20.7 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £914 including taxes.
MG Magnette ZB
Production 1956-1958: 18,524
Engine1.5 L BMC B-Series I4
The ZA was replaced by the Magnette ZB in 1956. Power was increased to 64 hp (48 kW) by fitting 1½ inch carburettors, increasing the compression ratio from 7.5 to 8.3,[2] and modifying the manifold.[4] A semi-automatic transmission was an option.
The interior was improved and there was also a Varitone model with a larger rear window and optional two tone paintwork.
The extra power increased the top speed to 86 mph (138 km/h) and reduced the 0-60 mph time to 18.5 seconds.
The similar Wolseley 15/50 now shared the ZB's B-Series engine.
Oily Rag Breakfast Club, Weymouth Football Stadium, Sunday 5 February 2023.
Triumph GT6 Mk.3 (1973), MG Magnette ZB Varitone (1958), Morris Half-ton Van (1968).
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The wiring: 3x On off slide switches, Master vol + neck series/parallel,
master treble+middle series/parallel, master bass control+bridge
series/parallel, 6 way varitone (with choke), middle pickup phase switch
and a momentary kill button on the lower horn.........!
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1973 Gibson Les Paul Recording (SOLD)
This little beauty is one of about 5,300 of this model made during the 1970's. Designed specifically for Les, himself, as he rejoined with Gibson after an eight year break, the Les Paul Recording incorporated Les' ideals for a studio guitar. These features included low impedance pickups for direct recording, and an onboard transformer that brings the signal up to high impedance for playing through an amp. There is an onboard "Decade", rotary switch which is a passive tone switch similar to the varitone found on other Gibson guitars. There is also a passive treble and bass control and a pickup phase switch.
The body and neck are completely made of Honduran Mahogany. This particular example does have changed tuners, but everything else is original. It plays and sounds quite amazing, and less than the price of a new Les Paul Standard. In this photo it is being escorted by two new National Reso-phonics, a Style 0 Deluxe and an Estralita Deluxe Koa (see below previous picks). SOLD!
MG Magnette ZB Varitone (1957) & Lancia Aurelia B10 (1951). A teacher at my school had an identical MG in the late 1960s.
Oily's Breakfast Club, Weymouth. Sunday 12 July 2026.
Screenshot with classic Magnette body profile, taken from the Classic Car Auctions site.
Original photographer and date unknown.
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 a wider 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).
Private import from Sweden.
This depicted Magnette underwent a total and successful restoration.
Seen at the viewing days of the Palmen Barnfind Collection Auction initiated by Gallery Aaldering, Brummen and provided by Classic Car Auctions, location Dordrecht.
More info: www.gallery-aaldering.com/nl/the-palmen-barnfind-collecti...
More photos: www.classiccar-auctions.com/nl/lot-details/18263/Main%20c...
1489 cc L4 BMC B engine.
1150 kg.
Production MG Magnette Series: Oct. 1953-1968.
Production MG Magnette ZB: Oct. 1956-Febr. 1959.
Original first reg. number: Oct. 1, 1958 (Swedish documents present).
Was for sale since May 24, 2023.
Dordrecht, Einsteinstraat, May 29, 2023.
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Seen at the Vintage and Classic Car Show at Hebden Bridge on the Vintage Weekend on 3rd August 2008.
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MG Magnette ZB Varitone (1956-58) Engine 1489 cc S4 OHV Production 23,846 (all ZB)
Registration Number G 186
MG SET
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Sharing the same Nuffield body shell with the Wolseley 15/50 and 4/44 and a development of the MG ZA. The ZB had a more powerful 69 bhp engine and a higher axle ratio. The Varitone model had a wrap around rear window and the two tone paint work.
Shot at the Masters Historic Festival, Oulton Park 17:03:2012 Ref 82-153
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Taking one photo every day was not my idea. It's something I do to become a better photographer (and person (?)). Anyway, there are two good friends that also photo-a-day. Though work has been beyond busy, and I haven't been uploading every day, these guys have. And since I've been a small part of their photo-a-day journey, I have that much more drive to continue my own.
So go check out Mike at www.flickr.com/photos/michael_soliman/
And check out Bill at www.flickr.com/photos/dalviaw/
Year 3, Day 177
Hillman Minx 1600 Series IIIC Estate (1962) & Toyota Crown Super Saloon (1971), plus Carerham 7, Austin A40 Farina & MG Magnette Varitone
Oily’s Breakfast-Club, Weymouth Football Stadium, Sunday 2 February 2025.
Sadcase Bank Holiday Classic Vehicle Show, Ford Airfield, West Sussex, hosted by the Storrington And District Classic And Sportscar Enthusiasts
VAD965 1958 MG Magnette ZB Varitone Saloon
Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre.
Vintage Vehicle Show - 12th October 2014
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MG Magnette ZB Varitone (1956-58) Engine 1489 cc S4 OHV
Production 23,846 (all ZB)
MG SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623797586658...
sharing the same Nuffield body shell with the Wolseley 15/50 and 4/44 and a development of the MG ZA. The ZB had a more powerful 69 bhp engine and a higher axle ratio. The Varitone model had a wrap around rear window and the two tone paint work.
Shot at the Aviva Classic, Silverstone 20.09.2009 Ref 47-141
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MG Magnette ZB Varitone (1956-58) *Engine 1489 cc S4 OHV Production 23,846 (all ZB)
Registration Number VXT 270
MG SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623797586658...
Sharing the same Nuffield body shell with the Wolseley 15/50 and 4/44 and a development of the MG ZA. The ZB had a more powerful 69 bhp engine and a higher axle ratio. The Varitone model had a wrap around rear window and the two tone paint work.
* according to the DVLA this car is fitted with a 1798cc MG engine
Shot at the Donington Historic Festival 01.05.2011 Ref 66-171
MG ZB Magnette Varitone. The MG Z-type was designed by Gerald Palmer at BMC and I love the Italianate lines
My old 1976 Les Paul Recording model. Note the dual outputs and unusual control panel. The "Decade" knob functioned like a Varitone switch and the "Tone" switch...well, that's more complicated. Position #1 cuts the "Bass" and "Treble" controls out of the circuit, but adds a resistor and capacitor that change the tone slightly. Position #3 is the same as this except without the resistor and capacitor. Position #2 brings the "Bass" and "Treble" controls back into the circuit as well as the resistor and capacitor. You can't really figure it out by ear. Until someone explains it to you while you're plugged in it's just a big hopeless mystery...or at least it was for me at first.
I bought this as NOS from a Christian book store next to the original 1968 Red Lobster on Lake Parker in Lakeland, Florida. They said they'd had the guitar on display since the 70's when I bought it in 1989.
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MTL 408 (1958) -
MG Magnette ZB Varitone 1.5L -
Four-seat Four-door Saloon (1489cc) -
Heritage Transport Show '22 -
Kent Showground, Detling,
02-Apr-2022 Kent, England, GBR.
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Fender Stratocaster. Made in Mexico in 2001. Fret Dressed & Set up when custom work completed by Joe Krozka of Krozka Sharpe Guitars. Paint finish is original Fender Cream. Rebel Flag Scratch Guard from Pickguardian USA. Strap-locks by Schaller. Cavity and Scratch plate back, both full copper foiled for noise suppression. Nut, Saddles & String trees are Graphtech Black Tusq. Trem Block replaced with precision machined cold rolled steel to original Fender Custom Shop dimensions. Electrics - Five way switch by Oak, One Tone Pot & One Volume Pot both Made by CTS, One Varitone made by Big-D, Varitone Switch works in this format: Position 1=True bypass. Position 2=.001uf softer than bypass Position 3=.010 uf for a deeper tone than bypass, Position 4 =.022uf jazz box full, Position 5=.047uf jazz box mellow Position 6=.22 mf almost woman-ish tone. Wiring - 1. Neck 2. Neck + Middle 3.Middle 4.Middle + Bridge 5.Bridge Pickups - Neck-5.50k. Middle-5.45k. Bridge-5.36k. All Pickups are hand wound by Abby Ybarra herself in the Fender Custom shop and signed and dated by her.