Hi Dick (and all other MMMers)
I also own a 1936 NB 2-seater - NA 0895.
I wd love to help you with your fascinating problem, and I shall
certainly look into everything I have - but I'm not too confident on
finding any new info.
I wd very much appreciate being copied on all replies on this thread.
Cheers ..... Pat Mullen
MGVADICK@aol.com wrote:
>
> I own a 1936 MG NB 2 seater, No NA0958. It is markedly different in body
>configuration than any of the other N types I have seen and I have never been
>able to make sense of it. Getting this project back up toward the top of the
>list, I have noticed something new which I would appreciate help in
>understanding. The car has the characteristic NB doors with the long chrome
>hinges but, the trailing edge of the doors are curved like an Airline Coupe -
>following the leading line of the rear wings. This is contrary to the "normal"
>N type where the trailing door edge is basically straight and vertical. The
>rear body panel curves in at the top somewhat like an N Type 2/4 seater (shown
>in the Sept.1, 1935 factory announcement) but, the spare tire is mounted
>external and stands proud of the body surface.
>
> Two separate references in The Motor add to the speculation. The April 3,
>1934 issue , pg. 380 shows a picture of an NA 2/4 seater and refers to it as
>"The Airline convertible". The October 1, 1935 issue, pg. 376, talks about
>"an improved edition" and "general improvement in body lines" and mentions " a
>2/3 seater" model. My two seater has an original padded "squab" or cushion
>that fits on the narrow shelf behind the two front bucket seats, good for a
>dog or child sitting sideways.
>
> This car apparently came to California after the war and has had "bobbed"
>front wings and a "raked" windscreen going back to at least the early '50's.
>It has a number of mechanical mods including hydraulic brakes. The car spent
>time on the Continent ( had nice collection of original national touring
>badges) and is fitted with factory speedo in km. leading one to think it might
>possibly have been a "special order" car.
>
> Anybody out there have any thoughts, comments or ideas on what the origin of
>this car might be. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Dick Duncan
>
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