Description
MG ZT- T 260 / 400 SE V8 Supercharged 1 of 7 Dreadnought with 400BHP
This understated car with its rare supercharger that really brings out the best in these 4. 6 litre Mustang V8’s. Regrettably due to only using the car for 500 miles since its full service at Austins in 2003, its time the 575 goes to a new home.
Summary
First registered July 2004. Number 575
4 previous owners (including me)
SE specification, includes electric sunroof, electric and heated seats, cruise control, xenon headlights, aircon, multifunction steering wheel, Harman Kardon music system.
Cream Oxford leather sports seats - rare Monogram Bespoke special order.
Two keys and all original handbooks.
MOT to 29 September 2025 with no advisories
Current mileage 107849
Dreadnought fitted Kenne Bell supercharger together with a Ford racing Cobra clutch.
Zero exhaust tail boxes.
Great history info: Original purchase (original number plates still on car) documentation on file plus all service and MOT information and documentation since 32263 miles in 2007.
Service History
Car has been wonderfully looked after by the previous owner (who owned the car from 2007 at approx 40, 000 miles) with annual servicing and comprehensive maintenance at a Rover Dealership garage, which includes:
- Front shocks replaced at 83868 in 2014
- Alternator replaced at 86242 in 2014
- Black Olive heater valve fitted at 90912 in 2015
- Modified handbrake compensator fitted at 93455 in 2016
- Battery and all belts replaced including supercharger belt (old belt kept as spare)
- Alloys refurbished in 2018 , still look great apart from slight marking on one wheel
- Rear subframe, coils and spark plugs replaced in 2019
- Front discs and pads with o/ s calliper replaced in 2020
- Windscreen washer pump and oil pressure switch replaced February 2022 with oil service.
I bought the car in April 2022 directly from the previous owner. Austin Garages, one of the top specialists for these cars undertook a comprehensive service at 107345 miles in 2023 which included fluid changes for brakes, clutch and supercharger.
Tyres are currently: Front Goodyears replaced in 2022 with 7mm tread and rear Toyos with 4mm tread. Spare Apex Alloy wheel and non directional tyre in its own case included.
Interior
In very nice condition, some slight creasing on front bolsters, has MG over-mats.
Rear tonneau cover / mesh screen all works well.
Full interior professional valet including leather care in November 2022.
Although the CD and Radio work fine, the Sat Nav and TV are disconnected.
Roof lining was replaced and B & C pillars re-trimmed in 2023.
Exterior
Front and rear bumpers together with the bonnet was professionally resprayed summer 2022 with replacement MG Mustang badges fitted.
Complete car had an extensive professional exterior detail in November 2022, when new paintwork had a one stage and old paintwork 2 stage machine polish to bring out the lovely Royal Blue colour. It then had a 2 year Gtechniq ceramic coating applied.
There are 2-3 small spots where the lacquer is missing and a couple of marks, overall the paintwork is not 100% perfect but is very nice, especially for a 21 year old car! On the rear door there is a little blistering on the black frame.
Super Charger
The previous owner arranged for installation of the Kenne Bell Supercharger by Dreadnought, at Callender by Brian Luti in October 2008 at 47183 miles.
It delivers approx 400bhp in a smooth linear manner and brings the Mustang V8 to life, a real delight to drive. I believe that of the 30 Dreadnought supercharger conversions, only 7 were tourers, making this a rare car.
Spare Parts Included
The following parts with approx value of £700 are included in the price:
- Rear Springs x 2
- Bilstein rear shock absorbers x 2
- Bilstein Rear anti rollbar shock absorbers x 2
- Kenne Belle gear oil x 1
- Rear Discs x 2
The car is kept in a garage and run on E5 fuel. I bought this car as I love the sound of a V8 engine. Add in the rarity of the supercharger installation which brings the Mustang V8 engine to life making it a delight to drive. And blue is my favourite colour!
