Highlights

One of just 4,542 MGC Roadsters made of which fewer than 2,000 were right-hand drive
Manual gearbox
Accompanied by a sizeable history file
Offered in very good overall condition and reportedly driving beautifully

The Appeal

At launch, it was the most powerful MG sports car ever built. Developed as a replacement for the Austin Healey 3000, which was also produced at the Abingdon plant, the MGC was based on the hugely successful MGB. Indeed, it looks very similar, besides a prominent bonnet bulge that accommodates that big 3.0-litre straight-six.

This 1968 manual example is a fine specimen of the coveted Roadster, of which there are reported to have been fewer than 2,000 ever made in right-hand drive. The (lucky) vendor won the car online, so know relatively little of its history although a wealth of paperwork accompanies the car for the next owner to study. As the photographs show, the car looks in very good condition and we're informed that it drives "perfectly".

If you're looking for a powerful British GT, be sure to try an MGC before you shell out for a Jaguar, Jensen or Aston Martin of the period. This one's a lovely example that ticks all the right boxes.

History and Paperwork

Just three former registered keepers recorded by the DVLA
96,800 miles indicated
Exempt from road tax and MOT
The vendor won the car in an online competition
Several servicing/parts invoices
Period MGC handbook
Old registration documents and MOT certificates

The Condition

Vendor comments that the car isn't 'Concours', but is in "extremely good condition"
Classically finished in red with chrome wire wheels
A straight and solid-looking example with no known damage or corrosion reported
Very smart chrome and paint finishes with few imperfections in the photographs
Bullet-type chrome wing mirrors fitted
The soft top appears in fair condition with no notable wear or excessive fogging to the PVC windows
Smart period-correct interior with red piping to the black vinyl seats, complementing the exterior colour scheme
Wood-rimmed sports steering wheel
Minimal wear apparent to the upholstery, carpets and controls

The Mechanics

3.0-litre straight-six petrol
Four-speed manual transmission
The vendor states it "drives perfectly"
We're not notified of any known mechanical issues
Exceedingly smart engine compartment

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