A modernised Magnette

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There are two schools of thought when it comes to using older cars on a regular basis. Some owners like to keep things exactly as they left the factory decades ago, chalking up the limitations to ‘character’. On the other hand, some owners prefer to upgrade their cars with more modern components to make them more usable in today’s traffic. The owner of this MG ZA has taken the perhaps controversial decision to replace the ageing gearbox with a five-speed unit from a Ford Sierra. The old parts have been carefully removed and stored and the conversion is reversible, and the car is now a relaxed high-speed cruiser.

We’re sure our readers will have a strong opinion on this subject: keep it original, or modify sensibly? Let us know in the comments, and if you want to read more about this car’s restoration you can read the full story in the July issue of The Automobile, which is available from www.theautomobile.co.uk

 (Words The Automobile, photographs by Michael Ware)

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