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Auction archive: Lot number 136

1934 MG NA TWO-SEATER

Auction 11.05.1996
11 May 1996
Estimate
£7,000 - £10,000
ca. US$10,604 - US$15,149
Price realised:
£14,375
ca. US$21,778
Auction archive: Lot number 136

1934 MG NA TWO-SEATER

Auction 11.05.1996
11 May 1996
Estimate
£7,000 - £10,000
ca. US$10,604 - US$15,149
Price realised:
£14,375
ca. US$21,778
Beschreibung:

1934 MG NA TWO-SEATER Registration No. US 7795 (old log book) Chassis No. NA 0487 Engine No. 739 AN For Restoration. Engine: six cylinder, in line, 1,271cc overhead camshaft, 56bhp at 5,500rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel drum; Suspension; semi-elliptic leaf springs. Right hand drive. The MG Magnette was introduced to the motoring world at the 1932 Motor Show. It was known as the K Series and was powered by an 1,100cc, six cylinder engine. The mechanical specification was impressive indeed; the engine was fitted with a cross-flow cylinder head, strengthened crankshaft and camshaft, modified cam followers and enormous porting, six to a side. The coachwork too was impressive and the cars offered very good value for money. A full four-seater pillarless saloon, which offered 70mph plus performance, was priced only slightly higher than a standard Riley 9, and also offered far better handling and faster acceleration with the smooth six cylinder engine. In 1933 the K types were given more power, the cylinder capacity being increased to 1,271cc by increasing the stroke. 1934 saw the introduction of the NA Magnette. The chassis design was no longer the standard ladder-type, traditionally seen on MGs since 1930, and the engine was based on the K Type unit. Numerous modifications to the cylinder block and head, inlet manifold and lubrication system led to an increase in power of over 25 per cent, and the new NA models were credited with a useful turn of speed. The desirable and rare MG NA two-seater on sale today is offered as a complete restoration project and is the epitome of a "barn find". It has remained in the same ownership for fifteen years and it is estimated that the vehicle has not seen use on the road for over thirty five years. The car is about 90 complete and is described as retaining its original engine, gearbox and rear axle. It still carries its original and rare two-seater sports body, although a few items are missing, namely the interior, a few small instruments, the door handles and locking mechanisms and the starter motor. It is, of course, the responsibility of the purchaser to satisfy himself as to which other, if any, parts are missing. MG NA two-seaters are rare indeed and this must be one of the last unrestored examples left in existence. It comes complete with its old buff log book dating from 1957 and offers a great deal of potential for the discerning collector.

Auction archive: Lot number 136
Auction:
Datum:
11 May 1996
Auction house:
Christie's
London, King Street
Beschreibung:

1934 MG NA TWO-SEATER Registration No. US 7795 (old log book) Chassis No. NA 0487 Engine No. 739 AN For Restoration. Engine: six cylinder, in line, 1,271cc overhead camshaft, 56bhp at 5,500rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel drum; Suspension; semi-elliptic leaf springs. Right hand drive. The MG Magnette was introduced to the motoring world at the 1932 Motor Show. It was known as the K Series and was powered by an 1,100cc, six cylinder engine. The mechanical specification was impressive indeed; the engine was fitted with a cross-flow cylinder head, strengthened crankshaft and camshaft, modified cam followers and enormous porting, six to a side. The coachwork too was impressive and the cars offered very good value for money. A full four-seater pillarless saloon, which offered 70mph plus performance, was priced only slightly higher than a standard Riley 9, and also offered far better handling and faster acceleration with the smooth six cylinder engine. In 1933 the K types were given more power, the cylinder capacity being increased to 1,271cc by increasing the stroke. 1934 saw the introduction of the NA Magnette. The chassis design was no longer the standard ladder-type, traditionally seen on MGs since 1930, and the engine was based on the K Type unit. Numerous modifications to the cylinder block and head, inlet manifold and lubrication system led to an increase in power of over 25 per cent, and the new NA models were credited with a useful turn of speed. The desirable and rare MG NA two-seater on sale today is offered as a complete restoration project and is the epitome of a "barn find". It has remained in the same ownership for fifteen years and it is estimated that the vehicle has not seen use on the road for over thirty five years. The car is about 90 complete and is described as retaining its original engine, gearbox and rear axle. It still carries its original and rare two-seater sports body, although a few items are missing, namely the interior, a few small instruments, the door handles and locking mechanisms and the starter motor. It is, of course, the responsibility of the purchaser to satisfy himself as to which other, if any, parts are missing. MG NA two-seaters are rare indeed and this must be one of the last unrestored examples left in existence. It comes complete with its old buff log book dating from 1957 and offers a great deal of potential for the discerning collector.

Auction archive: Lot number 136
Auction:
Datum:
11 May 1996
Auction house:
Christie's
London, King Street
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