Highlights
- In current ownership for approximately 30 years, always garaged in a dehumidified environment
- Early production example — No. 330 off the production line with engine No. 409
- Awarded several 'Best in Show' accolades at events
- Heritage Certificate and original green logbook present
- Every journey recorded in yearly desk diaries throughout current ownership
The Appeal
The MGC Roadster was produced for just two model years between 1967 and 1969, pairing the elegant MGB bodyshell with a 2,912cc inline-six that transformed it into a genuine grand tourer. The hope was to make a fitting replacement for the ailing Austin-Healey, and while it may have never achieved that standard, it's certainly gained a passionate fanbase. The vendor notes it as the only tax-exempt MG capable of keeping up with modern traffic, and with good reason; the straight-six provides effortless cruising ability that the four-cylinder MGB simply cannot match.
This early non-overdrive example is No. 330 off the production line and was restored between 1986 and 1996 in the north of England before being acquired by the current owner in January 1996. In the three decades since, it has been carefully maintained, with its quality recognised at a number of events. Accompanied by its original green logbook, a Heritage Certificate dated April 1997, and a service history, this is a well-documented and thoughtfully kept MGC Roadster that presents a fine opportunity for the next custodian.
Key Information
- Mileage: 80,000 miles indicated; the odometer has gone around the clock, with an estimated actual reading of approximately 180,000 miles
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
- Technical specs: 2,912cc inline-six, four-speed manual
- Paperwork: Original green logbook, Heritage Certificate (dated April 1997), service history, and yearly journey desk diaries
The Detail
- Bodywork described by the vendor as in overall good condition, with slight rust bubbles noted on either side of the front valence
- No deterioration to bodywork reported during current ownership
- Underside Waxoyled at time of purchase in 1996
- Interior described as in good overall condition with recent new seat covers
- The vendor reports all instruments and switches as functioning correctly
- Period radio fitted and in working order
- Recent new windscreen fitted
- 185x15 tyres fitted in place of original 165x15
- Stainless steel exhaust fitted
- Engine converted to run on unleaded fuel, with no known faults reported
- Twin 12v batteries fitted
- Lockheed brake servo fitted
- Re-cored radiator
- Hi-gear starter motor fitted
- The vendor states the car starts and runs as it should
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