Yes back on 1978 I dropped an MGB 1.8 engine in with the only modification of redrilling the original sump to fit 1800 it went exceptionally well, half helped by when I rebuilt the engine in error I increased the compression..which meant if I left the vehicle standing for two weeks I would have to take one spark plug out to start it .. I am very tempted to do another one now I am not working on shoe string as I was when I was in my early 20s 😮 don’t tell the wife 😉

Well-done, Peter, for saving the car and producing a driveable classic. Well-done you for keeping it so beautifully. Vic Derrington had a ZB Varitone that he raced in the in 50s and 60s. My father originally met Vic Derrington when he was racing at Brooklands and they remained friends and business colleagues after the war - dad's showroom in Kingston was called Derrington Cars. Derry's son Stuart and I were of similar age and we often went racing with our dads. Derry had a mobile office, shop, and workshop - an old coach - from which Stuart and I competed to sell accessories such as your door mirrors. Happy days! PS Stuart's still alive and kicking too!

As soon as the roof had been screwed by one of those appalling Webasto-style holes (I hate them on ANY car) all bets are off. That Magnette is STILL a lovely old MG you could park in my driveway & I'd love it just for being that.

Looks great. I'm torn between loving the original and what you and your late father in law have done. But, on balance, I'm really impressed with what you both have achieved. Thnx for sharing

Stunning! Beautifully designed.I owned a wolseley 15/15 in tne 70's (same shape )and loved it.The interior wood detail and comfortable leather seats were such a feature too. Thanks

Привет..наверно у тебя нетвремени,но надеюсь ответишь.У тебя был выпуск с VOLVO 850T5R ,ты багги строил,увы полного видеоролика больше нет,только эпизоды.Если возможно полный выпуск видео как делали мотор,сбрось с сылку на него.Если нету,то скажи какую вы турбину туда поставили??? Которая выдала 715 HP.

What steering column did you use

I'd have liked to hear it start up & running. .🙂 What bhp is it putting out now?

Hello - what power are you getting from this on this configuration please? I have a Magnette which is fitted with a 1800 MGB engine and modified exhaust. The power output is a little disappointing at present. Thanks

Absolutely fantastic. Very sympathetic work to a high standard. Don’t worry about what idiots say. They’re only jealous

Lovely car. Same body as the Wolseley 15/50 I believe but a bit more power.

Regardless of how popular this car was and still is, I would never choose one over a Farina Magnette.

Such a beautiful car, and now able to travel easier at highway speeds.

Great looking Magnette Hope it drives as well as it looks ✌🏽

Ford parts 98% !!

This is a great video, of supurb beauty and craftmanship, but please playback at half speed and pause many times to apreciate what you are looking at. Thank you for posting, there should be many hundreds of "likes", from enthusiasts and engieers alike

Nice car but takes away from its value by not being restored back to original production model, nevertheless nice work indeed albeit an orphan.

What a joy to see! Tasteful restoration with superb modifications 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

brilliant description of a beautiful car and in your words it sounds beautiful, so why can we not hear it.regards

Good

is this for sale ?

Gorgeous. I love the colour and the cinder block driver's door card😬

Your Magnette is stunning do you still own the car and if you do ever wish to sell it just let me know thanks Mike..

This car was probably the inspiration for the Triumph GT6.

I though the Varitone was supposed to be in two colours? my brothers car was and the cars on the google images are in two colours. Very nice car all the same. It would haave been nice to hear it and go for a ride in it.

I am 83 years old and live near Chicago. I recently purchased a 1958 MG Magnette ZB. It has been modified with a later MGB engine and front disc brakes. The car has been lovingly restored and is a fun car to drive.. The only thing missing is that the car screams for a 5th gear above 45 mph.

Very interesting. Thanks for posting

If it,s your car then that,s that. random you tube bloke. cheers.

Next time when having this unique opportunity to film ALL of the zagato AMs, mate, record longer. Enough interesting material for a 10min clip and 1M views!!!!!

Ps more details and a good look at the anti roll-bar please

Stunning that’s probably closer to what was originally pend if not then the designers would have approved it how could anyone not love it 😍

Beautiful

Brilliant