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 😉
@johnpowell54336 ай бұрын
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!
@PhilipShand8 ай бұрын
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.
@waynemurphy45428 ай бұрын
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
@pdunn18719 ай бұрын
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
@JurijRus10 ай бұрын
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.
@hunterhomeservicesracing645310 ай бұрын
What steering column did you use
@barryfeatherstone1616 Жыл бұрын
I'd have liked to hear it start up & running. .🙂 What bhp is it putting out now?
@joshjeffery3464 Жыл бұрын
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
@colinbaldwin3833 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic. Very sympathetic work to a high standard. Don’t worry about what idiots say. They’re only jealous
@fatbelly27 Жыл бұрын
Lovely car. Same body as the Wolseley 15/50 I believe but a bit more power.
@Dom_AoHE Жыл бұрын
Like much BMC madness, they only actually shared the roof and boot panels externally.
@buckwheatINtheCity Жыл бұрын
Regardless of how popular this car was and still is, I would never choose one over a Farina Magnette.
@sw651 Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful car, and now able to travel easier at highway speeds.
@keithskelton22872 жыл бұрын
Great looking Magnette Hope it drives as well as it looks ✌🏽
@bertiewooster33262 жыл бұрын
Ford parts 98% !!
@teed582 жыл бұрын
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
@johnrobinson10202 жыл бұрын
Nice car but takes away from its value by not being restored back to original production model, nevertheless nice work indeed albeit an orphan.
@davidstopforth99602 жыл бұрын
What a joy to see! Tasteful restoration with superb modifications 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@robertashton32342 жыл бұрын
brilliant description of a beautiful car and in your words it sounds beautiful, so why can we not hear it.regards
@KhuramShahzad-oj4vn3 жыл бұрын
Good
@matteblack14913 жыл бұрын
is this for sale ?
@984francis3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous. I love the colour and the cinder block driver's door card😬
@michaelrowbotham98553 жыл бұрын
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..
@1258-Eckhart4 жыл бұрын
This car was probably the inspiration for the Triumph GT6.
@geesesbee4 жыл бұрын
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.
@argee364 жыл бұрын
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.
@600luke4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Thanks for posting
@mikego187534 жыл бұрын
If it,s your car then that,s that. random you tube bloke. cheers.
@rossrobinson74204 жыл бұрын
Lovely job mate. A sympathetic thoughtful restoration. I'd have it a flash
@TinCarib4 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!
@hooligan13475 жыл бұрын
Ps more details and a good look at the anti roll-bar please
@Dom_AoHE5 жыл бұрын
Chris, the guy who started the resto was my late father in law Peter Tothill, he was a one of the original suspension engineers on the car in period. The anti roll bar is a copy of the period Derrington kit.
@hooligan13475 жыл бұрын
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 😍