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The two year production span was all the MGC enjoyed before being withdrawn in September 1969 with a total of 8, 999 cars being built; 4, 542 were roadsters and 4, 457 were in GT form. Following cessation of MGC production in 1969, London's largest MG agent University Motors Ltd purchased 176 unsold cars and began marketing some of them as ‘University Motors MG Specials’. Various modifications were offered and no two ‘Specials’ were the same. 21 of the 176 were fitted with Downton engine modifications/ conversions which gave improved power, torque and fuel economy. They sold steadily during 1969 and 1970 and are now much sought after..
This car TDC 600 H was not registered until 09/ 06/ 1970 when it was delivered to its first owners Wheatley Motors of Yarn Lane, Stockton-on-Tees. It has Downton components which suggest it may have been one of the rare University Motors specials although it is not possible to authenticate this.
The car was subjected to a five year rebuild, with bills of £20k for component parts, by a previous owner and with recent additional items such as power steering and a new folding hood is in A1 condition. A Love Affair with a British Legend: My 1970 MGC The year is 1970 The car was simply stunning. The long, flowing lines, the imposing chrome grille, the muscular curves of the bonnet – it was a work of art. But it was more than just a pretty face. The MGC was built for performance, designed to take on the best from Italy and Germany on the racetrack. It was a classic British sports car with a touch of American muscle. The MGC was the brainchild of MG, a legendary British marque known for producing affordable and nimble sports cars. They sought to create a successor to the popular MGB, but with more power. The 1970 MGC may be a classic, but it’s far from a relic. It’s a testament to the enduring legacy of British engineering.
