Description
The Bolesworth Castle September 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 22nd September 2024
1968 MGC GT
One of only around 550 still licensed for UK roads
Registration - XGT 225G
Chassis No. - GCD14112G
M. O. T. - Exempt
Odometer - 15, 349
A superb example of MG’s grand tourer of the late Sixties, this MGC GT is presented in pristine white, with black vinyl interior. Powered by a 2. 9-litre straight six engine, ‘XGT 225G’ features a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. Fitted with exterior period features such as wire wheels, chrome bumpers, and distinctive bonnet bumps, the MGC GT’s all-black interior elements include an MG sports steering wheel, two seater cabin, and full-length canvas sunroof.
Having been in current ownership for more than 11 years, ‘XGT 225G’ has had comprehensive work carried out, stripped back to bare metal, and then restored to original specifications. A packed file documents the work completed, with a large number of photos included as part of the sale, as well as heritage certificate. Considered in good overall condition by the vendor, the MGC GT’s paintwork is rated as ‘average’, though all other areas are reckoned ‘good’, including engine, transmission, electrics, bodywork, and interior. The odometer reads just 15, 000 miles, though MOT records indicate that this will have been once around the five-digit clock.
• Carefully restored MGC GT grand tourer
• Full-length factory fitted sunroof
• Well documented heritage
A modified version of the popular MGB, the MGC was launched as a replacement for the ‘big’ Austin Healey 3000 Mk III. Using the MGB as a base, MG used the C-Series unit, a six-cylinder engine, in this case fitted with twin SU carburettors to produce 145hp when new. To fit in that engine, MG had to make a number of modifications to the front end of the MGB, such as the floor-plan and engine bay, but the only visual changes came with the bonnet. Here, there is a distinctive bulge towards the leading edge to accommodate the repositioned radiator, and a smaller bulge just behind for carburettor clearance. Other changes saw a change of brakes, 15-inch wheels, revised steering ratio, and modified suspension. It was offered as both roadster and coupe from launch in 1967, and a four-speed manual with overdrive or three-speed automatic were available. Production only lasted until summer 1967, by which time more than 9, 000 models had been built.
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 21st September and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 22nd September, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 22nd September, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission – please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
£12, 000 - £14, 000
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
