Sorry, Rocky, in the interests of accuracy I cannot let you propagate this
erroneous information! The MG equivalent of the Austin America was the MG
1100 (later 1300, at least in the domestic market). It was never badged as a
Magnette, that designation being reserved for the larger engined RWD sedans.
I agree with you, however, about how much fun the 1100s were. I owned one as
my everyday and MG club event transportation back in the early eighties.
'Twas, indeed, a hoot to drive!
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rocky Frisco" <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: The Missing word.(is Magnette)
> In later years, the MG Magnette badge was resident on tricked-up
> Austin Americas. I once bought one from the local salvage for $200,
> but eventually let it go back to them, since I wasn't successful in
> getting it titled properly.
>
> I have regretted that ever since, especially now that I have Minis
> again, since the power unit will easily fit in a Mini.
>
> -Rock http://www.rocky-frisco.com
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