1969 MGC GT

The MGC was a 2912cc straight-6 version of the MGB and was sold from 1967 with production continuing through to August 1969. It had been intended to be a replacement for the Austin Healey 3000 that was now showing its age. In the twin SU carburettor form used in the MGC, the engine produced 145bhp at 5250rpm. The body shell needed considerable revision from its predecessor, particularly around the engine bay and floor pan, but externally the only differences were the distinctive bonnet bulge to accommodate the relocated radiator and a teardrop for carburettor clearance. It had different brakes from the MGB, 15 inch wheels, a lower geared rack and pinion steering and special torsion bar suspension with telescopic dampers. Like the MGB, it was available as a coupé and roadster. An overdrive gearbox or three-speed automatic gearbox were available as options. The car was capable of 120 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 10.0 seconds.

The car offered here is a wonderfully correct, and quite rare, '69 MGC GT Automatic, of which only 335 were built for the UK market. This highly original MGC GT is finished in Snowberry White with black interior, wire wheels, an automatic gearbox. It has covered a genuine 86,000 miles from new. There is a large history file containing various original documents. The BMC 'Passport to Service' book that came with the car is stamped with the original supplying dealership service stamps and the completed registration of sale and warranty. There are numerous invoices, bills and receipts for works completed going back to 1980. In addition there are MoT test certificates that date back to 1979, complete with the carry out inspection sheets. The car has been on the MG register since 1981.

This highly genuine example has been garage stored for its entire life, is in rust free condition and is ready to be enjoyed by its new owner.