Highlights

Only 29,998 miles from new
Full 2010 restoration by an acknowledged race engineer
Restored across body, paint, interior and mechanicals
£15,000 spent on parts alone
Beautiful colour combination of Mason Black with Magnolia leather interior
Includes original hard top and new chrome wire wheels
SUperb example of these 6cyl rarities

The Appeal

MG’s mid-size, long-lived roadster is great but, as innumerable owners and restorers have proved, it is much better when it has more power. If you want exactly that plus a car that is factory-standard then you want a MGC.

These rare cars were built to fill the gap in the market vacated by the Austin Healey 3000. The two cars share a similar engine and a long-legged, long-distance cruisability that makes them perfect as touring cars.

Enthusiasts are increasingly discovering these cars, which likely explains why this car received its extensive restoration in 2010. The work, undertaken by a well regarded race engineer, covered the mechanicals, running, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork.

Now finished in the beautiful combination of Masons Black with Magnolia leather cabin, it is a very, very good example. Just look at the shut lines, paint lustre and chrome finish to get a sense of the quality.

The current enthusiast keeper has fastidiously maintained this pretty car, including keeping the vanishingly low mileage below 30,000 miles. The result is a car that feels like a potential show award winner. This is a superb example of one of British motoring’s best classic sports cars.

The vendor writes:

“I’ve owned the car since 2010, It was fully restored by an acknowledged race engineer for which I have full documentation. There is a full history for this car including a CD on the rebuild. Garage stored from purchase

“The car is great to drive - it is lots of fun. XWR 714G is an exceptional example of the marque having been restored to exacting standards. The car has been rustproofed and seam sealed with £15,000 spent on parts alone. There is also an original hard top.”

The History and Paperwork

First registered 8th November 1968
Nine registered keepers
Current keeper since July 2010
Previously white with colour change in 2002
Full history on bodywork and rebuild is available
No advisories from the last MOT, dated 04 July 2023
Last service was on 05 July 2023
Current mileage is 29,998 with vendor reporting this is genuine and correct
Full restoration by an acknowledged race engineer, with full documentation available
Full history on the car, including a CD on the rebuild
Garage stored since purchase
V5C in current keeper’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt

The Condition

The car was stripped to its bare shell before the rebuild
A new original floor pan and repair panels were fitted as required
Presents exceptionally well in Masons Black accented by bright chromework
Paintwork is very good with only very minor points to note in photos that do not detract
Bodywork is excellent with very good panel fit and finish
No obvious deterioration to typical check areas such as seams, arches and sills
Sits on bright new chrome wire wheels with matching spare, all very well kept
Fitted with matching Nexen tyres all round
Chromework has been extensively renovated
Underside in very good order with no advisories on last MOT
We are told the car has been rustproofed and seam sealed
Vinyl roof in very good order with clear rear screens
Matching rare factory Masons Black hard top as shown with glass roof panel and Magnolia headlining
Roof tonneau covers included
Interior features new Magnolia hide upholstery piped in black with matching dash roll and door cards
Black carpets in very good condition with MG-branded tailored mats fitted
Boot has been re-trimmed in matching black carpet
Fitted with a Moto Lita three-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel

This is a genuinely impressive MGC. The extensive bright chromework and those lovely wires accentuate the smart Masons Black paintwork. The bodywork was restored and repainted some years ago but it is a testament to the long term current keeper’s fastidious care that it remains in such good order.

The story continues inside with the Magnolia leather interior, which was retrimmed at the same time as the rebuild. It is very well presented and neatly detailed including the dash top roll and the black piping to suite with the exterior.

There are few indications of the car’s age and use across the exterior and interior.

The Mechanics

2,912cc straight six engine
Manual transmission with 4 gears
The car maintains its original specification without modification
We are told that the engine, gearbox and running gear have been completely overhauled
Suspension, brakes, and steering have also been replaced or renovated as required
Vendor tells us that £15,000 has been spent on restoration
Upon purchase vendor spent a further £3,000 on a service which included replacing any worn Items
Vendor reports that the car is grea to drive, lots of fun and that it is a pleasure to experience nostalgic 60's driving
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT

If you’re going to build a replacement to the Big Healey, it makes sense to carry over what was particularly great about that car - namely the grunty 3L motor. The MGC’s engine is related but not identical, but you’d hardly know when you press the accelerator. It is the sort of engine of which long distance road trips are made.

This car is pleasingly factory standard after a comprehensive mechanical overhaul that appears to have left no area untouched. The result is a car in very good mechanical health, helped by what we are told is a genuine mileage of under 30,000 miles from new.

The vendor tells us that he has spent £15,000 on parts alone since acquiring the car in 2010. Looking at the photos and hearing his assessment of how this lovely car drives, you can clearly see it was money wisely spent.

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