1968 MGC GT Oselli Conversion
Highlights
- Restored and repainted MGC GT with Sebring upgrades
- Fully rebuilt engine by Oselli with Stage 2 upgrades
- Light rally upgrades including timing equipment
- Recently completed nearly 2,000 miles on NC500 in 10 days
- Used regularly and has proved very reliable
- Only three registered keepers from new
The Appeal
Enthusiasts are returning to the MGC. These rare cars, with their Austin Healey 3000-derived mechanicals make excellent road and touring classics. The current keeper of this one is just back from a 1,840 mile, 10 day, fault-free tour of the North Coast 500.
It would have made a distinctive presence as it twisted and turned on Scotland's famed coastal route thanks to its British Racing Green paintwork and MGC GTS Sebring-style steel front and rear valances. They were evolved during a 2020 restoration and respray. It remains in very good condition as you can see in the photos.
The mechanicals live up to the promise of the aesthetics. Beneath the bonnet the 3L straight six has been fully rebuilt in 2007 by none other than Oselli. During the work it was upgraded to Stage 2 specification. Inside there are nods to rally specification - such as the timing equipment - so it could be used for road rallying or some trial events. The trio of UK keepers from new have only ever used it for road trips and touring.
It would have made a distinctive presence as it twisted and turned on Scotland's famed coastal route thanks to its British Racing Green paintwork and MGC GTS Sebring-style steel front and rear valances. They were evolved during a 2020 restoration and respray. It remains in very good condition as you can see in the photos.
The mechanicals live up to the promise of the aesthetics. Beneath the bonnet the 3L straight six has been fully rebuilt in 2007 by none other than Oselli. During the work it was upgraded to Stage 2 specification. Inside there are nods to rally specification - such as the timing equipment - so it could be used for road rallying or some trial events. The trio of UK keepers from new have only ever used it for road trips and touring.
It has been garaged in the current owner’s tenure and is presented in great overall condition.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1968
- First UK registered in April 2006
- Three registered UK keepers
- Current keeper since May 2021
- Quality older bodywork restoration and respray in 2020
- Tax, ULEZ and MOT exempt
- UK V5C
- Display folder featuring a large file of bills and invoices pertaining to the car’s restoration and maintenance over the past 18 years
- Invoices documenting Osseli Stage 2 installation
The Condition
- Classic British Racing Green
- Fully restored in 2006/7
- Repainted in 2020 and still in lovely condition
- GTC Sebring-style front and rear steel valance panels
- Knock-on wire wheels
- Appears sound underneath
- Fully reupholstered
- Original green leather seats from 1968, with white piping
- Black door cards
- Branzt digital speedometer and timing equipment
- Fire extinguisher
- Leather-rimmed three-spoke sports steering wheel
- Renewed carpets
The Mechanics
- 2,919cc OHV 6cyl
- Four-speed manual with switchable overdrive on third and fourth, operable via a dash-mounted toggle switch
- Oselli Stage 2 conversion
- Oselli-tuned carburettor
- The vendor reports that the car drives very well but has a slight knock at the rear due to exhaust touching chassis, which needs adjustment or new exhaust hanger
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1968
- Make MG
- Model MGC
- Colour Green
- Odometer 88,805 Miles
- Engine size 2919
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Hardwicke
- Location Gloucestershire
- Country United Kingdom
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