Highlights
- Originally purchased new by seller's father-in-law in 1968
- In current ownership since 2012
- Approximately £8,000 spent on improvements and reliability
- Waxoyled underside
- Genuine mileage from new
The Appeal
The MGC was intended to take centre stage as a replacement for the much-lauded Austin-Healey 3000. The brief is nice and straightforward; stuff a six-pot inside the MGB, their most ubiquitous and bestselling British sports car. It was an easy pitch, and sales started strong...only for the reviews to come in.
While it was a perfectly capable roadster, the chaps at BMC had managed to spectacularly spoil the launch by providing incorrect advisory tyre pressures. It sadly meant that the potent little roadster was unable to garner the audience it deserved. On the upside, it's now a rare, desirable classic that enthusiasts have quickly begun to realise is well worthy of their attention.
This particular example offers the appeal of long-term family ownership, having been originally purchased new by the seller's father-in-law in 1968 before passing to the current owner in 2012. Since the acquisition, the current owner has invested approximately £8,000 in improvements and ensuring reliable running. The resulting car is a fine example that's ready and waiting for its lucky new owner.
While it was a perfectly capable roadster, the chaps at BMC had managed to spectacularly spoil the launch by providing incorrect advisory tyre pressures. It sadly meant that the potent little roadster was unable to garner the audience it deserved. On the upside, it's now a rare, desirable classic that enthusiasts have quickly begun to realise is well worthy of their attention.
This particular example offers the appeal of long-term family ownership, having been originally purchased new by the seller's father-in-law in 1968 before passing to the current owner in 2012. Since the acquisition, the current owner has invested approximately £8,000 in improvements and ensuring reliable running. The resulting car is a fine example that's ready and waiting for its lucky new owner.
History and Paperwork
- Originally purchased new by seller's father-in-law in 1968
- Current owner acquired the car in 2012
- Accompanied by an impressive paperwork file including:
- Plenty of invoices
- V5 document
- A couple of DVLA documents
- A couple of old MOT certificates
- Approximately £4,000 spent on various improvements upon acquisition
- Approximately £4,000 spent on ensuring reliable running
The Condition
- Finished in Snowberry White
- Some gentle, age-commensurate wear, but nothing overly intrusive
- New painted wire wheels purchased in 2018
- Waxoyled underside
- Vinyl roof has a small cut on the driver's side
- Tonneau cover in good condition
- Car cover included with sale
- Carpets replaced in 2012
- Interior appears in smart condition
- Dashboard is slightly mottled
- Seatbelts fitted in 2021
The Mechanics
- 2.9-litre straight-six engine
- 4-speed manual transmission with overdrive
- Engine bay looks in good order
- New fan belt and battery recently fitted
- The vendor reports that they use the car fairly regularly
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