Posted 6 months ago History: The MG NE 'Ulster' Magnette pictured is one of only seven of this model manufactured. Known as the 'Ulster' model, the Magnette engine was modified to comply with the regulations of Britain's most important motor sport event in 1934; the Ulster Tourist Trophy. The development programme instituted on this... Magnette / Western Australia / 26 views Posted 6 months ago History: This NB was purchased by Peter Harper, the current owner’s father, of Adelaide in 1979 from Barry Walker (UK). The car was complete but required a full restoration which was carried out in the early 1990s. Its high standard of finish and the attention to detail is much admired... Magnette / South Australia / 21 views Posted 6 months ago History: John acquired this NB in 2004 during a visit to the UK, from his old friend Barry Walker, who was selling pre-war parts at Prescott Hill Climb. Previously the car had been in the same family for 40 years, MMM Register Number 1698. Since arriving in Australia in February... Posted 6 months ago Information / History: TBA Our archivist Matthew Magilton found this picture of John Oke's NA0539, taken in 1989 by Doug Greening . Anyone recall who made the body? Magnette / Northern Territory / 25 views Posted 6 months ago Information / History: Entrant in the Australian Grand Prix at Bathurst in 1947 Magnette / South Australia / 23 views Posted 6 months ago History: The MG was only used sparingly by the previous owner. Peter Kerr fully sorted the Magnette, and has had a long and successful racing career with it. Lloyd Hagaman maintained the MG, and Bruce Blakeley and his boys acted as pit crew mechanics at events. The NA is reliable... Magnette / Queensland / 24 views Posted 6 months ago Information / History: Allan Reid’s recently acquired 1935 NA Magnette carries an attractive aluminium two seater body, built by an unidentified Australian coachbuilder, and is finished in traditional MG cream and brown colours. The MG was imported new by Lanes Motors in chassis form, together with another Magnette, one chassis number... Posted 6 months ago Information / History: NA0303 — Can anyone help - did this car ever compete??? Fortunately the factory files for this NA are reasonably comprehensive for its early years. NA0303 was supplied to University Motors as a green 2 seater in April '34 and sold to Fitzroy K Chapman from Sussex... Posted 6 months ago History: NA0281 was imported from Abingdon in chassis form and bodied for its original owner Fred Gluth by Chas Aspinall. It was raced and rallied in the 30’s by Dr Manser and finished 10th in the AGP at Lobethal in 1939. It has been owned by Walter Magilton for the... Posted 6 months ago Information / History: Imported in September 1934 by Lanes Motors of Melbourne and sold to Sir Hugh Devine a prominent surgeon who was to later found the Royal Australian College of Surgeons. Original registration was 5-628. In contrast to the other N types imported at that time, the car arrived... Posted 6 months ago Information / History: Being restored to K3 specs Magnette / Western Australia / 24 views Posted 6 months ago History: TBA Modifications/Restoration: Restored to K3 Specs Magnette / Queensland / 20 views
