Registry: 1963 MG Magnette MkIV

James Hickman's

1963 MG Magnette MkIV

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drove out of the garage yesterday (6-13-15) on her own power.

“Iris”

I am the third owner. i bought her from Allen Bachelder (bachldrs) on this forum. He has said that "I am 2nd owner. VERY rare car - perhaps 3 or 4 others in North America. She runs well, but no hydraulics. Have accumulated most of the parts needed to restore. She is named for the color we mistakenly thought she was: Iris Blue. But she's Smoke Grey!"

Vehicle Information

Owner:

James Hickman

[jrhickmn]

Location:

Sevierville, TN, USA

Status:

Restoration in progress

VIN:

GHS2L21863

Model Year:

1963

Original Colour:

Smoke gray

Current Colour:

about the same

Odometer:

51,000 miles

Engine Type:

1.6L 4 cyl 3 main B-series

Engine Code:

16 GE-U-H 5248

Transmission:

3 sync 4 speed

Last Updated:

2015-06-14 23:25:19

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GHS2L21863 Factory: Abingdon, England Make: MG Engine: B-Series (1.2-2.4L) 4cyl Body Type: 'S' Unknown! These are "best guesses" based only on the VIN, completeness & accuracy are not guaranteed. Information entered by the owner should take precedence.

Member Comments on Registry: 1963 MG Magnette MkIV ↵

Rated 8.7 out of 10 based on 3 ratings

2008-05-03 19:50:52 # 963

Comment by Dardo Bruno

Rating: 6/10

Hello, very pretty car, was very common in Argentina and I make under
license of the B.M.C with the name of Siam I gave Tella Magnette, with
motors of 1500cc and 1650cc.Aun are spare parts, if you need some
piece I I can auxiliar.Saludos and luck to you with
restauracion.dardotdm850@hotmail.com

2012-04-05 02:50:25 # 5468

Comment by Bruce Legge

Please tell me what's the status of Blue Iris?

2012-04-05 20:45:38 # 5485

Comment by James Hickman

she is in my garage and is one of several "next project cars" waiting on my attention. i hoped to start on her this winter but got distracted rebuilding the engine and tranny on my GT. i've been known to work simultaeous projects and i hope to start on her soon.

2012-04-05 21:27:26 # 5486

Comment by Bruce Legge

Thanks for the info. Up in Canada and but am interested in yor car.

2012-04-06 13:40:42 # 5491

Comment by James Hickman

(i sent him an email privately about where to look for one...but i'm keeping mine, thanks. jim)

2012-05-25 22:45:33 # 6181

Comment by Daniel Lee

Cool Car, I have a pair of MkIIIs. One going and in pretty good nick, two tone green, and the other, red, for spares. (I think you can check them out by clicking on my name)

2016-11-15 21:09:45 # 38457

Comment by Allen Bachelder

Isn't hindsight great! I definitely regret selling this car, although I know Mike will provide a good home for it. ' Still looking for another Mk III or Mk IV project. Please contact me if you find one.Allen Bachelderbachldrs@comcast.net

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This vehicle's information was last updated on 2015-06-14 23:25:19

Changes from 2015-06-14 23:25:19 to previous 2010-10-26 16:30:08: Status Repairs in progress → Restoration in progress

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Date	Owner ID	Notes
Oct 23, 2010	James Hickman	Owner Transfer
	Allen Bachelder	Added to Registry (ID 2924)

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