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MG

NB Magnette 2 seater , 1936

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Make
MG
Manufacturer
MG Car Company Ltd.
Location Made
Abingdon
Accession Number
1980-1-60
Collection
BMIHT Vehicle Collection
Type
Car
Status
Permanent collection
Engine
6cyl, 1271 cc, 57 bhp
Fuel
Petrol
Top Speed
82 mph (132 km/h)
Body Style
Tourer
Price When New
£280
Materials
metal, wood, textiles
Dimensions
3759mm (l), 1372mm (w), 1400mm (h)
Location
Museum

The NA-type was introduced in 1934, with two or four-seater bodywork. The ND was a similar two-seater with a slab tank, while the NE was developed for the 1934 Tourist Trophy race. The final model was the KN saloon having the K-type saloon body on the N-type chassis.

The NB-type of 1935 had some stylistic retouches including front hinged doors, staying in production until late 1936. The NB was MG’s last small six and also the last of the classic pre-war models with an overhead camshaft engine.

Total production of the various N-types was 745 cars, plus 201 KN saloons. This car was presented by the original owner to the MG Car Company Ltd in June 1959 after 170,000 miles.