Lot details Registration No: MMR660G Chassis No: GCD2138 Mot Expiry: Nov 2008
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 plus overdrive 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. While, early road tests criticised the car's 'nose heavy' handling later reports were far kinder (which suggests that Abingdon's engineers quickly overcame the larger powerplant's extra mass). 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 4544 Roadsters and 4458 GTs had allegedly been made. Though, some forty years on the MGC's lack of period sales success has only made it more collectible.
Finished in yellow with black leather upholstery (piped in white), this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "very good" condition with regard to its engine, four-speed manual plus overdrive gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. Despatched by the factory on 9th July 1968 to Henleys of London, 'MMR 660G' carries a Wiltshire numberplate. The subject of a thorough 'going over' since entering the current ownership, the MG has had attention paid to its suspension and brakes etc. Riding on wire wheels and sporting a nicely detailed engine bay, this is one of the nicest C GTs we have encountered.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle now has a MOT certificate valid until November 2008.
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