Highlights
- Previously maintained & rebuilt by MG historic vehicle specialists
- Stage 2 tuned engine with triple SU carburettors
- Electronic ignition and lead-free conversion
- Limited slip differential
- Detachable hard top and various tonneau covers
- Turn key example ready for the summer season
The Appeal
Developing the MGB was not exactly a necessary exercise when the car was still flying out of showrooms. It was really brought about as a replacement for the Austin-Healey 3000, which was getting on in years. The British Motor Corp were all about rationalising, and adopting their most popular roadster for the purpose simply made sense to the books.
The MGC sadly was subject to a dose of good old British incompetence. Upon release, BMC had advised the incorrect tyre pressures, setting them the same as the standard MGB. Needless to say, the heavier, more powerful car found those untenable, and despite being a perfectly capable car, the first reviews and press releases were universally below expectations.
The car never recovered, and was only in production for two years. That little blunder from the company proved a very expensive one, and has led to the MGC becoming a particularly rare iteration of Britain's most popular roadster. It's more the pity - the MGC is a logical progression of its predecessor, and still carries all of that inimitable character.
This fine '68 example has been very well-maintained and sympathetically upgraded. Well-maintained previously by specialists and currently by its owner - clearly cherished, it offers a high-octane classic that's ready and waiting to go.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1968
- The DVLA records 5 previous keepers
- Purchased in 2007
- Vehicle had been locally owned for most of its life
- Tt was maintained/rebuilt by MG specialist until the vendor purchased the car
- Current maintenance conducted by owner in their workshop
- Owner has extensive knowledge of servicing / repairing MG's of the era
- MOT exempt and last tested in 2017
Accompanied by:
- V5C document
- Original registration particulars
- A photographic record of an older restoration
- Workshop manual
- A comprehensive mileage record
- A collection of spares
The Condition
- Exterior presents well
- Older restoration is still in fine fettle
- Paintwork is nice and vibrant, with only light signs of wear
- Brightwork is clean with only a gentle patina
- Underneath undersealed
- Detachable hard top
- Wind deflector
- Various tonneau covers
- Cabin is in good order with a gentle patina to the upholstery
- Dashboard is well-presented
- Gentle patina to the interior brightwork
- Wood-trimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel with gentle patina
- All instruments working, but the vendor notes that the fuel gauge can be temperamental in cold weather
- Retro DAB radio fitted
The Mechanics
- Powered by a 2912cc C-Series straight-six engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay is in fine order
- Engine is stage 2 tuned, as informed by the owner who carried out the renovation
- Triple SU carburettors fitted
- Electronic ignition
- Engine converted to lead-free
- Limited slip differential
- We understand the car to be in excellent mechanical health
- We've no reports of any issues throughout
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