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- Created on Friday, 28 July 2023 22:12
- Written by Darshan Sanghvi
ZA owned by Darshan Sanghvi in Kolkata
I'm the 3rd Owner of the MG. She was Imported into India and was under the ownership of Mr. Mill who was working for Union Carbide . When he decided to leave for UK in 1968 the MG went to Mrs. Misra's father until we got her home in 2018.
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- Created on Sunday, 10 June 2018 16:51
- Written by Stephen Tickell
The David Johnson Challenge Trophy
Following the sad passing of ex-chairman David Johnson in 2017, his partner Jean has asked that there should be an award in his memory, and has made a donation. After some deliberation the committee decided on a Challenge trophy to be presented each year for a notable journey or exploit in a Magnette. This could for example be a long-distance rally - David was involved in several himself, hence we feel it would be particularly appropriate. But there’s no hard and fast rules, so please feel free to submit a suggestion, or indeed to nominate yourself.
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- Created on Tuesday, 23 January 2018 12:29
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ZB Factory styling model
In December 2017, quite unexpectedly, a 1/4 scale ZB ‘styling’ model appeared in Bonhams auction catalogue (although wrongly described there as a ZA model from 1953). Particular thanks are due to Peter Cadman who saw the catalogue and alerted the Register. Paul Batho then investigated to establish its provenance, and MGCC management quickly agreed that the Club should try to acquire the model for the club archives. Finally board member Dave Saunders was able to successfully bid for it at Bonhams on 6 December
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- Created on Saturday, 11 February 2017 12:35
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Restoration of early Magnette 528
Paul Dalkov in Denmark has recently completed the restoration of a very early ZA, which may be the second-oldest still existing. With chassis no. 528, it was originally exhibited at the Copenhagen Motor Show, and was offered for sale a few years ago, in need of considerable work. Paul bought it and embarked on a careful restoration project, keeping the many detail differences which distinguish this car from later production - he has had several other Magnettes so is very familiar with their construction. As might be expected it has no front quarterlights, but there are many other interesting points:
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- Created on Monday, 04 January 2016 18:00
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New Silk Road Rallye Hamburg - Shanghai 2015
In autumn 2015 a MAGNETTE took part in a journey from France to Shanghai. Here's the story of two brave Frenchman and their ZB MAGNETTE: