MGC Roadster 1968 // University Motors Supplied UK Car // Fully Restored With Incredible Documented History
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MGC Roadster
| Details | |
| Recorded Milage: | 92225 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Colour: | Tartan Red |
| Interior Colour: | Black Leather Piped In Red |
| Date of Reg: | 24/01/1968 |
| MOT Expiry: |
01/05/2020 |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Fuel Type: | Unleaded |
| Top Speed: | 120 mph |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed Manual With Overdrive |
| Engine Output: | 160 bhp |
| Engine Capacity: | 2912cc |
| Standard Equipment | |
| Heater, Disc Wheels, Front Disc Brakes, Packaway Hood, Vehicle Jack, Twin 6v Batteries. | |
| Additional Equipment | |
| Stainless Steel Exhaust, Radio, Full Tonneau, Half Tonneau, New Packaway Hood, Folding Mohair Hood, Motalita Steering Wheel, Wind Deflector, Overdrive. | |
Interior & Equipment
Perfect... The seats were re-upholstered by a specialist MG restorer in cream leather during the restoration in 2008 but recently changed back to the original specification black leather piped in red as per it left the factory, the door cards replaced the facia restored. The Motalita steering wheel is perfect also comes complete with the original 3 spoke Banjo MG steering wheel and octagon centre cap which again is in perfect order. All clocks and gauges work perfectly and have crystal clear glass. All switches work as they should as does the heater. New black carpets were fitted along with correct MG rubber floor mats.
Exterior
The original body shell was subject to a complete full bare metal body restoration in 2008 in the original factory colour of Tartan Red. The paint finish and bodywork is still outstanding today with factory panel fit, perfect shut lines and gaps. A full photographic log of the restoration is included in the history file detailing the attention to detail that that went into the preparation of this lovely MG before the final paint being applied, The underside is solid throughout and fully undersealed.
All the original bright work was replated by Reeve Metal Finishers in 2008 and again totally blemish free and uniformed finish. The black mohair hood is perfect and screens all very clear.
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes
The original 5J steel painted disc wheels and chrome hub caps were all fully restored in 2008 and are still unmarked. Sitting on excellent all matching Michelin Energy 185/65 R15 tyres. During the extensive restoration the servo assisted brakes were all renewed with new front brake calipers, discs rear drums, and brake lines needless to say the braking power is excellent. Steering is precise and responsive, handling superb courtesy of the all new Spax shock absorbers.
Engine & Transmission
The original matching numbers water-cooled o.h.v. six-cylinder in-line 2912cc engine is superb. The engine was rebuilt in 1987 at approx 70k miles by Osselli and the head converted to stage 1. A further top end refresh taking it to stage 2 was carried out in 2011 at 81k miles by MG Specialist Mike Rolls of Dorset. Needless to say she responds superbly, pulls strong in every gear, perfect oil pressure and idles faultlessly. Overdrive in 3rd and 4th gears which operates in and out very smoothly, the gearbox and clutch are light and precise and she sounds glorious through the full stainless steel exhaust, that six-cylinder music is simply… Magical
Summary
1 of just 1403 original home market UK cars, matching numbers and supplied new in Tartan Red with Black leather upholstery, disc wheels, heater, packaway hood all as per the Heritage Certificate and first supplied by University Motors of London 24th January 1968 to Mr David Royston, Thornton Heath, Surrey. The car was registered just days after Prince Charles took delivery of his MGC GT (SGY 776F) from University Motors of London on 19th January 1968.
The history file is packed with invoices and receipts filed by year which supports the mileage and incredible passion that has gone into this MGC, the receipts from 2005 to 2014 alone total over £30k. There are 31 past MOT certificates dating back to 1988, old tax discs, copy ownership records including the buff log book, many workshop manuals, Original University Motors of London enamel badge, original period magazines and news article cuttings etc.
This is an excellent opportunity to own a stunning matching numbers UK supplied MGC Roadster with low long term ownership and incredible documented history file. Along with brilliant parts availability, owners club support and mechanical simplicity offer worry free classic car motoring allowing the new owner to concentrate solely on enjoyment.
A Fresh 12 month MOT will be issued up on sale and of course the MGC is HPI Clear.
More details
The first project code allocated in 1961 for the new six-cylinder MGC sports car was ADO52 but it wasn't until 1965 that the first prototype MGC Roadster was manufactured. Initially starting life as a pre 1965 MGB pull handle body shell, assembled by Pressed Steel in Swindon Wiltshire. The original shell was then taken to the Morris Bodies Plant in Coventry where extensive "off tools" modifications were made to accommodate the torsion bar front suspension necessary to take the Alec Issigonis newly designed seven bearing six-cylinder engine.
A two-year production span was all the MGC enjoyed before being withdrawn in September 1969 with a total of 8,999 cars being built; 4,542 were roadsters and 4,457 were in GT form.
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