Description
MGC Roadster manual overdrive….
First registered 01/ 01/ 1967. A matching numbers car, finished in the smart hue of Dark Blue with Black leather and complimented by chrome wire wheels. This MGC Roadster has been the subject of a sympathetic restoration since 2017. Originally a USA car repatriated back to the UK some 8 years ago.
The MGC only had a short production run from 1967-69 and was the first ‘high performance’ version of the MGB. The MGC was more than just a tuned MGB, it was in-fact a completely re-engineered car, though retaining many visual connections to the MGB. On the outside the MGC was identifiable by an all alloy bonnet, with power bulge and transverse chrome strip to help make room for the large 6 cylinder engine, plus a tear drop bulge for the twin carburettors. The MGC used 15” wheels, rather than the 14” wheels found on the MGB. The only real differences between the B and C inside was the 140mph speedo and rev counter with a yellow and red banding set against lower rpm than the MGB. 8, 999 MGC examples were produced of which around 4, 542 were roadsters.
Work includes the following details below, all of which are in the history file……….
Body/ panel work….. Work done 2017/ 2018
New 3 piece sills. New sill step. New front floors. New half front wing . New rear wing quarters . New splash panels. New under wing box sections. New lower B posts.
Fuel system…. Work done 2018/ 2024.
New fuel tank and fitting kit. New locking fuel cap and filler neck seal. New fuel sender unit. New fuel pump. New fuel pipes. Carbs rebuilt. New chrome air filters. New choke/ throttle cables and linkages.
Cooling system…. Work done 2024.
New coolant hoses. New thermostat and coolant. New radiator diaphragm seal. New fan belt and radiator cap.
Suspension…. Work done 2024.
New Spax rear shock absorbers and new rear axle straps. New front shock absorbers and re-bushed front suspension. New front tie bar.
Brakes…. Work done 2020/ 2021
New brake pipes. New brake master cylinder. New rear wheel cylinders and brake shoes. New brake servo. New front brake pads. New handbrake cable.
Electrics…. Work done 2023
New braided wiring loom. New combined oil/ water gauge. New overdrive switch. New reversing lights and gaskets. New fuel tank sender unit. New headlamps, bowls and gaskets.
Interior…. Work done 2020/ 2024
New seat foams and new drivers seat leather base. New seat runners. New dash pad and metal dash refurbished. New body seals. New glass seals. New carpets. New hood. Hood frame refurbished. New complete interior trim kit. Boot area re-trimmed. New steering wheel and boss. New hood chrome retainers. New stainless threshold plates.
Chrome…. Work done 2019
New bumpers and overriders. New grill. New wiper arms and bezels. New chrome trims and fitting kit. New rear bumper infills. New MG boot octagon badge.
Running gear…. Work done 2024.
Gearbox checked and filled with new oil. New clutch master cylinder fitted. Rear axle checked and filled with new oil. New front wheel bearings fitted. New clutch thrust bearing. New gearbox mountings.
Engine…. Work done 2024.
Engine removed cleaned, painted and checked. Sump and pickup cleaned. New main bearings fitted. New big end bearings fitted. New main bearing cap stretch bolts fitted. New thrust washers fitted. New oil pump fitted. New spigot bush fitted. New front and rear crank oil seals fitted. Cylinder head removed, checked, cleaned and refitted with new gaskets. New engine mountings fitted. New spin-on oil filter conversion fitted. New under bonnet insulation fitted. New exhaust gaskets and fitting kit. All associated gaskets fitted. Rocker cover finished in crackle Black. All new engine decals fitted. MGC Motorsport distributor fitted.
History….
Large history file including Heritage certificate. Invoices for circa £11, 000 in parts alone not including labour.
This is a nicely presented, well sorted and very usable MGC Roadster. Starts on the button and drives very well. At present the car is fitted with the original refurbished packaway hood but there is an easy fold frame included with the car. A lovely MGC and sensibly priced. Current MOT to May 2025.
Engine Capacity: 2912cc
Number of Cylinders: 6 in line
Bore & Stroke: 83. 34mm x 88. 9mm
Compression ratio: 9. 0:1
Valve Gear: Pushrod overhead valve
Max. Power: 145 bhp @ 5, 250 rpm
Max. Torque: 170lb/ ft @ 3, 400 rpm
Carburation: twin horizontal 1 3/ 4″ SU’s type HS6
Clutch & Gearbox: Four speed all synchromesh with single plate Borg & Beck 9″ clutch. Optional Laycock overdrive.
Suspension: Independent front by wishbone and adjustable torsion bar. Anti roll bar and telescopic hydraulic dampers.
Rear; Live axle, half elliptic leaf springs and hydraulic lever arm dampers.
Brakes: Girling front disc and rear wheel drum with vacuum servo assistance.
Wheels and Tyres: Pressed steel disc with five stud fixing. Optional centre lock wire spoke wheels. All with 5″ rims.
Tyres: 165 HR 15 radial.
Dimensions: Front track; 4’2″. Rear track; 4’1. 25″.
Wheelbase: 7’ 7”.
Number Built: 1967-1969. Roadster; 4, 542. GT; 4, 457
Performance: 0-60 in 10 secs.
Top speed: 120 mph.
Fuel consumption: approx 19. 3 mpg.
Price new in 1967: Roadster; £1, 102. GT; £1, 249
Warranty and delivery available.
