Highlights

Beautifully presented Roadster in extremely good condition
Classic Tartan Red with black leather interior
Fitted with optional factory overdrive
Professionally rebuilt around 2020
Used sparingly since restoration for shows and classic car events
Placed 2nd at prestigious Concours d'Élégance in September 2025
Approximate shipping costs to the UK (will vary depending on shipping company used and vehicle value): £1500 and additional costs may be incurred. For more information, please contact sam.neill@carandclassic.com

The Appeal

Looking at the photos of this pretty Tartan Red MGC, it is no surprise to learn that it narrowly missed out on first prize at a recent prestigious Concours D’Elegance. The vendor says he spent three weeks preparing it, and it certainly shows. Inside and out, this car is every inch the potential show winner.

That recent fettling built on the car’s extensive 2020 restoration. The quality of that work is obvious, most notably in the bright chrome, flush panel fit and very good paintwork. Inside the cabin is trimmed in black leather with red piping and appears factory correct, right down to the sprung Bakelite wheel. The car also features optional factory overdrive.

Since the restoration was completed, the car has been used very sparingly for shows and classic car events. For those looking for the very best sort of MGC, this beautiful car warrants serious consideration.

Key Information

Mileage: 12,621 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: South African
Technical inspection status: not stated
Technical specs: 2,912cc inline-six cylinder petrol, 4spd manual with overdrive
Paperwork: not specified by the vendor

The Detail

Professional rebuild completed around 2020
Very well presented car in Tartan Red with bright chromework
Paintwork shows few if any signs of age
Bodywork in very good order across panels and underside
Well kept chromework
Supplied with folding black roof and matching tonneau
Painted wire wheels in good order with matching spare
Black leather interior with red seat piping in very good order
Features correct switchgear and factory sprung wheel
Subjected to three-week preparation programme ahead of the September 2025 Concours d'Élégance, where it achieved 2nd place
The vendor describes the car as "a perfect example"
Very well presented engine bay

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