1968 MG C GT

Highlights

Superb C GT restored to better than new condition
Invoices for more than £42,000 of parts alone
Fresh showroom condition inside and out
Discreet modern upgrades for better reliability and drivability

The Appeal

If you are looking for the best of the best then you’ve found it!

Fresh from a restoration spanning 18 years it would be easier to list what has not been replaced than to list the new parts. With a stack of parts and paint invoices totalling an eye-watering £42,000 there is nothing left to do except admire! Barely driven since the restoration was completed, this MGC is quite likely to come away with an award anywhere it goes.

Starting with a solid MGC, the restoration commenced in 2006. The then Owner wanted a reliable and immaculate GT to tour Europe with his wife, but time caught up and the partially completed MG was sold to an enthusiast who carried on with the same high attention to detail. No expense was spared and the MG was finally completed earlier this year.

Various upgrades were incorporated into the build to improve the driveability; drilled disc brakes, Spax adjustable shock absorbers, oil cooler and complete stainless steel exhaust system to name but a few. It now drives better than a new car from the factory, with a comfortable ride, good handling and plenty of power and torque from the 3 litre straight six.

You’ll not find a better one!

The History and Paperwork

Built in mid May 1968
First registered in late May 1968
Sold by Hewens Garages Ltd, Maidstone
Originally painted in Metallic Riviera Blue
Complete documented nut & bolt restoration between 2006 and 2024
Original restoration between 2006 and 2014, then sold partially completed
Purchaser completed the restoration in early 2024
All work completed to the absolute highest standards
Dark British Racing Green exterior with Magnolia interior
Sensible modern upgrades incorporated during restoration
Waxoyled chassis and underside
Thick folder of invoices for every part totalling more than £42,000
V5c in name of last private Owner
Heritage Certificate issued in August 2024
Original chassis and VIN plates in history folder (blanks on car)
Two packs of photographs of the restoration process
Photographs of the MG pre restoration
Three sets of keys
Pair of unused matching weekend bags
British Leyland MGC Service Manual
British Leyland MG Parts Manual
Various MG parts catalogues
Set of spare spark plugs

The Condition

Superb, unmarked and glossy Dark British Racing Green exterior
Over £5,000 reported to have been spent on paintwork
Immaculate Magnolia interior
Magnolia seats with green piping
Dark green carpets with Magnolia piping, no marks
Clean cream roof lining
New black crinkle dash, new instruments and switchgear
MG radio blank plate
New Moto Lita 3 spoke alloy steering wheel
New and unmarked door cards with correct fittings
Carpeted boot floor, opens by gas struts
Silver painted spoked spare wheel correctly mounted, unused Marshall tyre
Felt case containing jack, hammer and tools
Battery isolator switch beneath boot floor
New 15” chrome spoked wheels with knock-off centres
Virtually unused matching set of Avon ZT7 tyres
All new chrome bumpers, trim and exterior badging

Overall this MG is nigh-on perfect in every respect. The interior is beautifully installed and immaculately clean. The bodywork is extremely well painted with no blemishes or areas of poor finish. Under the bonnet everything is clean and fresh, as is the underside. We drove the MG to and from the photo session and are happy to report that it drives as nicely as it looks. There will be no disappointments here!

The Mechanics

Rebuilt 3 litre straight six
Twin SU HS6 carburettors
Photos of engine rebuild
Four speed gearbox
Remote oil cooler and filter
Steady 45psi oil pressure on tick over
Exceptionally clean and tidy engine bay with no trace of leaks
Spax adjustable shock absorbers
Full stainless steel exhaust system
Upgraded drilled front disc brakes
Stainless steel rear exhaust, sounds sporty
Virtually spotless underside, waxoyled and clean

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