Highlights
- Owned by MG racer Vic Young for many years
- Older restoration that remains in very good condition
- Attractive Mineral Blue with Minilites
- Desirable manual overdrive car
- Recent voluntary MOT with no advisories
The Appeal
The demise of the ‘Big Healey’ created a great opportunity for enthusiast MGB buyers. The car finally got the extra power it deserved in the form of a variant of the Healey’s 3L straight six.
While the roadster filled the gap left by the 3000, the MGC GT became a proper mini GT with long-legged, torquey appeal. Just 4,457 were built, and in recent years, the few survivors have been seriously reappraised by collectors. They value the car’s rarity, performance and sheer usability for classic rallies and events.
This lovely Mineral Blue ‘69 CGT dials up the appeal with an older restoration and its lowered suspension on purposeful Minilites. The vendor tells us that it was owned for many years by veteran MG racer Vic Young, which may explain the uprated suspension, larger SU carburettors and improved brakes. There is also a fruity stainless steel exhaust to give that C-series engine full reign.
The car is in good, usable condition and comes with the useful advantage of a recent voluntary MOT in 2023. That showed no advisories and the car has only covered 40 miles since the test.
History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 20th March 1969
- Two registered keepers recorded by DVLA
- Current keeper since November 2019
- We are told a previous keeper for many years was veteran MG racer Vic Young
- Various old MOTs and tax discs as shown
- Mechanically uprated as detailed above and below
- Featured on cover of magazine as shown
- VIN number GCD14598G indicates car built in late 1968
- Older restoration advised by seller
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Last MOT expired October 2024 with no advisories
- 851 miles showing on last MOT test and 891 miles showing in photos
- Odometer is five digits so displayed mileage is not verified as genuine
The Condition
- Smart Mineral Blue paintwork following older restoration
- Paintwork presents well in photos with some minor marks to note
- These include areas of ‘orange peel’ and light marks but remains presentable
- Bodywork in good order across usual MGC check areas such as arches and sills
- Chromework presents well with some light dents to note to side trims
- Underside shows well in photos with evidence of underseal
- No structural advisories on last voluntary MOT test in 2023
- Lowered car on genuine Minilite alloys with matching spare
- Alloys in presentable condition with slight tarnish visible up close
- Fitted with matching quality Goodyear tyres as shown
- Black vinyl interior in good order for age with light patina to note
- Matching black carpets present well through cabin and boot areas
- Three spoke small diameter Moto Lita leather-rimmed wheel
The Mechanics
- 2,912cc BMC C-Series engine
- Uprated twin SU carburettors
- 4spd manual gearbox with overdrive on 3rd and 4th
- Stainless steel exhaust
- Recent uprated suspension and brakes advised by seller
- No advisories on last MOT in 2023 with few miles covered since
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