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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 aluminium
panels, and the new interior was made of Connolly leather from the
original patterns. The Saratoga Red/Carmine paint colours are duplicates
of the original.
In 1933 MG introduced the K type Magnette with a 1.1-liter six-cylinder
engine. The vehicles were equipped with a 12-inch cable-operated
mechanical brake. The K3 was a modified racing version that sat atop a
short-chassis and outfitted with a supercharged engine. One was able to
capture a class victory at the Mille Miglia road race. In 1934 a K3
achieved 4th overall in the grueling Le Mans 24 hour endurance race. The
list of victories does not end there, but it does establish the K3 as a
competitive force in the racing arena. A Long-wheelbase touring version
was available and could be fitted with four doors.
In early 1934 the N type Magnette was introduced. It sat atop a 96 inch
wheelbase and powered by a 56 horsepower engine. In 1934, MG produced
seven racing N's which were dubbed NE. They replaced the supercharged K3's
which had been banned from the Tourist Trophy race. The NE vehicles were
entered and carried on the legacy of the K3 by winning the race.
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. Only a handful have survived,
and many have been rebodied with special racing bodies. 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.
The following year control of the company passed from Lord Nuffield to
Morris Motors. The first change under the new company was to withdraw from
sporting events and the production of racing cars would be stopped. This
meant the direction of the company switched to producing road-going
vehicles. |
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