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Article: 1958 MG earns distinguished place in family
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- The Herald News - Joliet (IL)
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- April 27, 2003
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(cspec mg 58) 1958 MG Magnette Z-series
Most Americans think of open two-seat sports cars whenever the British MG automobile is discussed. However, four-door MG sedans were manufactured both before and after World War II.
The Z series of MG Magnette saloons was produced from October 1953 to December 1958. A total of 18,075 ZA models were followed by 19,025 improved ZB models. A precious few of the 37,100 MG Z series cars ever came to the United States.
A used 1958 ZB model ended up in the hands of Clemson University student Doug Campbell. He happily drove his MG while courting his girlfriend, Kay. In the mid-1960s the MG was demolished during a close encounter with a much larger American ...