1968 MG C Roadster

Lot details
Registration No: 7775 UZ
Chassis No: G-CN1/2336-G
Mot Expiry: May 2013

Intended as a flagship sportscar to replace the Austin-Healey 3000, the MGC was introduced in Autumn 1967. Based around the same two-door monocoque bodyshell as the humble MGB (albeit with a substantially altered engine bay and floorpan), the newcomer was powered by a 2912cc OHV straight-six engine allied to either four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission. Equipped with new torsion-bar independent front suspension, telescopic shock absorbers and lower geared rack and pinion steering, it was visually distinguished by a 'power bulge' bonnet and taller 15-inch wheels. With some 145bhp and 170lbft of torque on tap, the model was reputedly capable of 120mph. Too readily confused with the four-cylinder MGB, it was dropped in 1969 after just 4,544 Roadsters and 4,458 GTs had allegedly been made.

According to its accompanying BMIHT Certificate, this particular example - chassis number GCN1/2336G - was built from 11th-24th June 1968 and despatched the following month to Leslie Porter Ltd of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Originally finished in Pale Primrose Yellow with Black trim and a Black hood, its build specification also included a heater, overdrive and wire wheels. The green logbook and V5C Registration Document on file list just three former keepers between them namely: Trevor Collins of Belfast, William McKee of Bangor and Michael Stewart of Hillsborough. Numerous parts invoices from Brooklands MG of Dunmurry together with various copy photographs show that `7775 UZ' underwent an extensive restoration during the mid 1990s including a bare metal respray. Understood to have covered only 12,000 miles since work was completed, the Roadster has recently been treated to new leather seats and remains highly presentable. Described by the vendor as being in "very good overall" condition, the two-seater is also said to "drive exceptionally well". Sporting a tonneau cover, stainless steel exhaust, 'de luxe' folding hood frame, leather bound steering wheel and chrome wire wheels, this striking MGC retains its original engine and is offered for sale with history file.

PLEASE NOTE: The MOT for this vehicle has been mislaid, but will follow