Highlights

Desirable 3.0 litre C Roadster
In good mechanical order
Equipped with overdrive
Good usable example with scope for improvement
Recent South African import

The Appeal

Arguably the go to brand for quality sports cars, MG were always leading the pack when it came to stylish, dynamic automobiles, and so when the time came to introduce a flagship and competitor to the Austin Healey 3000 to the lineup, it was always going to be good. The perfect recipe of lightness, performance and style meant the ever popular MGB would make an ideal base for the new car.

Very much reminiscent of the aforementioned B, the all new MGC took everything that was great about the model and turned it up to 11, with more aggressive styling, improved suspension, brakes and of course the most notable improvement, a glorious straight six engine to give the C the much needed performance gains its lower specification older brother had always been lacking.

Just over 4,500 MGC roadsters are reported to have been made during the model's short production run, and with a large fraction of those being directly sold into the USA, good quality UK registered examples are incredibly hard to come by. Which makes the car presented for sale here all the more alluring for the potential C buyer.

A recent South African import, this 1969 C Roadster is a quality example of the performance roadster. UK registered and in good mechanical order, it's a car you could happily jump right in and have some fun with, but is one that would respond well to some light tlc if you were looking for a car you can get your hands dirty with. Whatever direction you’re looking to go with a C, this is a car that will lend itself well to the task.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1969
Recent South African import, arriving into the UK in late 2023
LHD example
Fully UK registered since arrival into the country
MOT and tax exempt due the car’s age historic status
V5 registration document present with the car
Although the speedo states 13,455 miles, this cannot be verified so the true mileage is unknown

The Condition

A good presentable example of a 55 year old classic sports car
Bodywork has straight panels, with deep red metallic paintwork
2 Small depressions to extremity of front and rear wings.
A few light surface scratches on passengers door and front wing
No apparent rust to the arches, cills, doors, boot or floors Having lived most of it's life in South Africa
Chrome work is in very good condition
Windscreen and side glass are in clean condition
Fabric convertible top is in very good condition
Retracts and folds down without any problems
Frame is black with no rust
Clear plastic window could benefit from refreshing or replacing
15 inch spoke wire wheels, with good tread to all 4 tyres, knock off centre caps
A fifth wire wheel in boot, with cover
Fuel cut-off switch behind passengers seat
After market lightweight aluminium performance bonnet fitted. At extra cost of £900
Chrome luggage boot rack fitted, with some visible surface rust
Black interior seats are clean and in very good condition, with no spits or scuffs
Seat swabs not deflated
Carpets to interior and boot area, are in very good condition
Interior fixtures, dials, door cards and facia are in very good condition
After market Pioneer radio fitted, and in working condition
Rare tri spoke MG "banjo" style steering
wheel
Wood finish MG gear knob
Interior switchgear is in good overall shape

The Mechanics

Being a rare LHD-C model, only 456 LHD cars were produced 70% going to the USA
With only a small percentage remaining
The throaty 6 cylinder, the 3litre engine is in very clean condition
Fitted with overdrive
Stainless steel exhaust system fittedT
he car fires into life at turn of key, revs strongly and settles into a steady idle
The vendor reports of a good driving experience from the car, manual gearbox with crisp gear changes
Underside of car looks to be in solid shape, with no dents to chassis rails, being a South African car

BEFORE YOU BUY

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✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..

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✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.

✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.

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