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1956 MG ZA MAGNETTE V8 Restoring an old car which has rotted out and has a seized engine, hardly makes good economic sense. So, building a 1956 MG Magnette ZA V8 makes more sense. The Rover V8 is a logical power unit as it was also the engine in the MGB GT V8, so this engine now carries MG badges. The project was started May 2004, and the engine was finally fired up just before the end of 2008. Lots of pages... A bit of a break from about May 2009 to March 2010 but back on it again now!
This section of the web site covers some aspects of the project as it progresses, and is almost a mini blog, that in more detailed form may become a book. It covers one or two blind alleys, some frustrations as well as the final structure at each stage of the conversion, from the inception in May 2004 to date. Slow? Not really all my fault, as much all the mechanical and metal bodyshell items were built professionally using talented NZ tradesmen, and the costs escalated a lot more than I expected. Isn't that always the case? Follow the progress links below. part one - AND LINKS TO ALL OTHER PAGES - OR SKIP TO part 27 Links to some Standard Wiring info or my interpretation of it...
Latest update March 2010 Other inspirational M.G. Magnettes For a Magnette which was being prepared for the 2007 Peking Paris_Rally, follow the link - wonderful! However, they did suffer a few hiccups on the rally, particularly in the shock absorber department. Just take a look at the amazing quality of the restoration before the rally, including a decent dashboard and the high mounted fuel filler. Next picture shows the stunning 3.9 Rover V8-converted Magnette of Andrew de Bernes, sitting on Borrani wire wheels. Andrew has incorporated some wonderful touches to his car and it is no surprise to me to find that we both came to the same conclusions regarding the radiator grille treatment! This car is just stunning, inside and out.
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