Highlights
- Rare aluminium components
- One of only c.355 examples equipped with automatic transmission
- Rated condition 3 by the MG Owners Club
- Garage stored under an insulated MG cover
- Equipped with Maserati air horns
The Appeal
Fifty years have been remarkably kind to the MGC. While the car had a difficult launch, thanks to the classic British typo in the manuals, it's gained a strong reputation as the MGC successor that never quite got its footing. The familiar styling, 3-litre straight-six and fixed roof design made for a fabulous grand tourer that still felt truly 'best of British'.
This particular 1968 boasts a strong condition rating from the renowned MG Owners Club and benefits from careful storage under an insulated cover throughout the current owner's tenure. Accompanied by a detailed service history, this fine example of the MGC is a grand opportunity for the lucky buyer, and is sure to turn plenty of heads when it's out on the road.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1968
- The DVLA records 7 former keepers
- Believed to have been restored in the 1980s
- Current owners have had the MG for nearly 3 years
- Detailed service history available
- Garage stored under an insulated MG cover
- Rated condition 3 by the nearby MG Owners Club
- History file includes MG workshop manual, MGC spare parts manual, drivers handbook and SU Carburettors manual and small number of new MGC parts
The Condition
- Highly original condition throughout
- Minor paint blemishes
- Brightwork still contrasts nicely
- Solid floor and boot area
- Interior appears in smart condition
- Original leather seats
- Tachometer and speedometer work
- Equipped with Maserati air horns
- Has a 12-volt socket
The Mechanics
- 3.0-litre straight-six engine
- 3-speed Borg Warner automatic transmission
- Engine bay in good order
- Believed to be mechanically standard
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