1934 MG N-Type Magnette Roadster

The N-Type Magnett was the last in a series of small six-cylinder overhead cam light cars produced by the MG Car Company in the mid-1930s. The six cylinder cars were built in relatively small numbers compared to the less expensive four-cylinder Midgets of the era. N-Type production was limited to approximately 700 cars from 1934 to 1936, of which 174 were NA two-seaters. Only a handful have survived, and many have been rebodied with special racing bodies. NA #0353 is the 102nd N-Type produced, being assembled in November 1934. The N-Type six-cylinder engine's single overhead cam is driven by a unique vertical dynamo arrangement with bevel gears. The 1271-cc engine produces 56 bhp, good for a top speed of 80 mph. The four-speed gearbox is designed by Wolsley, and the 12 inch drum brakes are mechanically operated by cables. This car was acquired in 1997 in total disassembly. The factory two-seater body was reskinned and retimbered using the original aluminum panels, and the new interior was made of Connolly leather from the original patterns. The Saratoga Red/Carmine paint colors are duplicates of the original.

The N-Type production was limited to approximately 700 cars produced from 1934 to 1936. Of these, only 174 were two-seaters.

The N-Type Magnette was the last in a series of small six-cylinder overhead cam light cars featuring a 1,271cc engine producing 56 bhp manufactured by the MG azCar Company in the mid 1930's. The Magnettes provided 47% more power than their MG Midget counterparts. Many of the cars were raced by factory teams or by private entrants, such as Doreen Evans and her Belleview Garage team. N-Types were raced successfully at Brooklands, LeMans, Donington, and in the 1934 Ulster Tourist Trophy.

This vehicle was restored in 2002 and has won many awards.