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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