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MG Magnette

MG is famous for its sports cars, but the saloons have always had a fair following.

Most of them are badge-engineered models from the BMC stables (see Austin, Morris, Riley or Wolseley for similar vehicles).

The MG Magnette ZA was introduced in October 1954. Easily recognisable by the curved chrome moulding on the front wing.

MG Metro

MG Midget

The range started in 1961 with the MK 1, which was also sold as the Austin Healy Sprite Mk 2.

MG Montego

More badge-engineering from Austin-Morris

This car could be had in an all-white livery with accompanying red instruments. The turbo version had a logo on the seat backs. Power is from a 2-litre O-series fuel injected engine. Power steering was standard on the Turbo.

MG A

MG B

MG TC, TD & TF 1945-1949

MG Y

The brochure refers to the car alternatively as the "One and a Quarter Litre" and the "Four cylinder series Y".

The XJ6 of 1968 was destined to survive for 18 years. It was a replacement for both the large Mark X and the Mark II saloons. It was low and sleek and exceptionally well refined. The 4.2 litre engine was essentially the same as the Mark X unit, but a new 2.8 litre engine was also offered. Most XJ6s were fitted with automatic transmission, although a manual gearbox was offered.

The sensational 120 was introduced in 1948. It shared its chassis with the Mark V, although the 120's was shortened somewhat. The XK120 was equipped with the new twin-cam six cylinder engine.

© Phil Seed 2002

Specification Jaguar XK 120