The North West´s Leading Classic Vehicle Club
North West Casual Classics
The North West’s Leading Classic Vehicle Club
Car of the Month
Here we will focus on one of the members’ vehicles and any member is welcome to send us their details and a picture for future months otherwise the choice will be made randomly by the committee.
built in
April 1956
speed was
80 -82 mph
Once again we are celebrating a vehicle’s birthday. This time it’s a 70th and the vehicle in question is Alan S’ 1956 MG Magnette ZA first registered 17th April 1956.
The MG Magnette ZA was manufactured between 1953-1956 and then the ZB was introduced in the second half of 1956-1958 when production ended in that shape. The Mark III and Mark IV were built from 1959-1968 in the ‘Farina’ shape.
The Magnette ZA was designed by Gerald Palmer, designer of the Jowlett Javelin. It was the first appearance of the new four cylinder 1,489 cc (90.9 cu in) B-series I4 engine with a pair of 1+1⁄4 in (32 mm)-bore twin-choke SU carburettors, delivering 68 bhp (45 kW), driving the rear wheels through BMC’s new four-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on the top three ratios. It also has drum brakes all round
The ‘B’ series engine went on to power the MGA @ 1622CC then was used again in the MGB @1800CC.
Alan bought the car in October 2024 from Spalding Lincolnshire where the previous owner had undertaken a partial restoration during the Covid lockdown. The colour is Rover Smoked Grey with a burgundy interior.
Happy 70th birthday.
Upcoming events
Inglenook Farm Rainford **June**
Saint Helens, Merseyside WA11 8AE United Kingdom
Inglenook Farm No need to book. Cafe serving breakfast/lunch and shop available at the farm. See Inglenook Farm website for more details.
Kelsall Steam & Vintage Show 2026
Individual entry and the entry form can be located on the members page - closing date for entry is 1st May. There are vehicle age restrictions so please read the […]
Cheshire Steam Fair, Daresbury, WA4 4AS
Cheshire, WA4 4AS
Established for over 30 years the Cheshire Steam Fair is one of the main steam events in Cheshire. Pre 1972 vehicles only. Individuals must book directly. Booking form is in […]
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