1968 MGC Roadster For Sale By Auction

The Appeal

One of the most evolved of MG's range of top-notch top-down sports cars, the MGC was only on the market for 2 years - which in retrospect, feels rather like a crime. With a huge engine upgrade from a 1.8L B-Series to the new 2.9L C-Series engine, it was an evolution of the MGB before it - but in terms of performance, it felt more like a revolution.

The MGC has come a rare, desirable classic - and this 1968 example is particularly fine, having been stored in dry conditions as part of a private collection for many years. It's recent been brought back to the world with a programme of mechanical work, and now offers a charming 50-year-patina with a solid chassis that's ready for the road.

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 1968

In a private collection from 1983 onwards

The DVLA records the car as having 2 previous keepers

However, there is no paperwork or V5 available

As a result, it'll need to be properly registered

Part of a collection of cars, dry stored for many years until the owner sadly passed away

Currently indicates 91,471 miles on a five-figure odometer

The Condition

Bodywork shows age-commensurate wear, as shown in photos

White paintwork has signs of corrosion and a few scuffs and scrapes

Underside in good order due to dry storage and looks solid

Wheels are in good order, with a full set of new tyres

Original black leather seats with white piping, showing patina and age-related wear

Dashboard in good order, free from cracks

Carpets in average condition

Tonneau cover in good order

Ultimately, the car is in charming age-commensurate order

The Mechanics

2.9L C-Series I6 powerplant

Manual transmission with 4 gears

The vendor reports that the car is running

However, it may require tuning and final checks before road use

Recently had a full service

New exhaust fitted

Various other work done to get it in running order

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1968 MGC Roadster

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