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My first MG Magnette was a black 1958 ZB that I bought in 1967 while a student at U.C. Davis. I sold it because I later bought a 58 MGA and I needed the money for school. Since I completed the restoration of my 1956 MGA in 2013, I had been looking for a Magnette. Found this 1958 Magnette ZB Varitone in Mariposa, Ca. in April 2015. Completed a full restoration Jan 2017. I can't be 19 again, but I can have the same toys.
58 MG Magnette at home, April 2015
Sold my Magnette (Maggi Kate) 5/2024. Showed the Magnette at the All British Motoring Show in Dixon and a woman came looking for the Magnette that she bought when she was 18 in 1968 and sold in 1985. It was my Magnette. I bought it from the gentleman that she sold it to. I had been considering selling and she bought it then and there.
This is an example of the original color of my Magnette, Island Green over Roseda Green (1957 Varitone owned by Cliff Hughes, Mandeville, Louisana)
This is the color I may repaint it
Oct 2015
Removing the motor
Oct 2015
On the rotisserie
Jan 2016
Motor rebuilt
June 2016
Sewing the leather upholstery
Oct 2016 Painting
Nov 2016
Putting the Magnette back together. Taking it out for a test drive in the hot rod stage.
1st. Place MG Magnette at the 2018 All British Motoring Show, Dixon Ca.
My 58 Magnette - Best of Show 2018 California Auto Museum Cruise Fest
My 58 Magnette - Best of Show 2018 California Auto Museum Cruise Fest
On display at the California Auto Museum - 2019 The Great British Motoring Exhibit
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