The MGA With An Attitude
MG 'N'-type Magnette -- HS-105-N
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MG 'N'-type Magnette -- 1934-1936 - ('NA' 4-seater shown)
Development of the 'K'- and 'L'-types. 1286-cc, 6-cylinder, ohc engine. Twin SU carburetors (56 bhp at 5500 rpm). Four-speed manual gearbox. Smaller wheels on centre-lock hubs. Open 2-seater and 4-seater, also Airline Coupe and Allingham-bodied 2/4 seater. 'NA' had rear-hinged doors and plain radiator. 'NB' (1935 on), front-hinged doors and vertically slatted radiator; 'NE' was special racing 2-seater (won 1934 T.T.). 'ND', slab-tank 2-seater on 'NA' chassis. Approximate numbers built: 'NA'/'NB'/'ND' 750, 'NE 7.
Below, 1936 MG NB at LBC Show in Grapevine, TX, on Octocer 30, 2011. Featuring the 6-cylinder och engine with supercharger, single SU carburetor, and preselector gearbox.
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The single SU carburetor is on the font end with the blower. The gizmo on the intake manifold is a pressure relief valve (blow-off valve).
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Last pic is the preselector transmission stick. The gear you want to go to was selected via the stick, then the clutch pedal was depressed and released. There was a lock-out mechanism to prevent inadvertantly going into reverse when moving forward.
See magazine articles:
A New M.G. Magnette - Autocar, March 30, 1934 (0.8-MB pdf)
M.G. Magnette Two-Seater - Autocar, April 24, 1934 (0.5-MB pdf)
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