Robert Allen wrote:
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
>
> >Robert Allen wrote:
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: baldycotton@pop.mindspring.com <baldycotton@pop.mindspring.com>
> >>
> >> >3. How many distinct and different engines were used in the MG body
> >> >between 1962 and 1979?
> >>
> >> >3. Three. The B series four, the C series six, and the Rover V8.
> >>
> >> And the 'A' series in Midgets
> >> Then the Spitfire motor in Midgets
> >>
> >> Jeez, no wonder those Midget owners have inferiority complexes!
> >
> > ...and now because of your message, us MG saloon car fans have
> >just reinforced our own complexes. ;>
> >
> >--
> >Trevor Boicey, Ottawa, Canada.
> >tboicey@brit.ca, http://www.brit.ca/~tboicey/
>
> Oops, yes. But which ones? The MG 1100, for sure. The Magnette, too?
> The MG 1100 used the 'A' motor. What about the Magnette? Was it also based
> (somewhere back) on the Austin A40?
>
> Bob Allen
I run a REGISTER for the Farina MG Magnettes, termed the Mk3 and Mk4,
that use a 1489cc (MGA 1500) engine, and a 1622cc (MGA 1600 Mk2) engine.
Yes, the model is based on the Austin A40,A50,A55,A55 Mk2, and is
similar to the A60. To any owners, I have a 180 page Fact File
available.
Neil.
(Who is this boy??)
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