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- The CCA Summer Sale 2022
- 1969 MG MGC GT
1969 MG MGC GT
Lot Number: 550
1969 MG MGC GT
One of the final 176 University Motors cars from 1969. manual/OD, just over 50,000 miles, low ownership and very well restored.
- Sold for: £15,975
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 18th June, 2022 at 11.00am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Tartan Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
CGT 70H -
ODOMETER READING
51500 Miles
SUMMARY
One of the final 176 University Motors cars from 1969. manual/OD, just over 50,000 miles, low ownership and very well restored.
DESCRIPTION
- 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’
- Finished from new in Tartan Red with a black interior and optioned with a manual gearbox, overdrive, wire wheels and a heater
- Only three owners from new. 1st 10 years, 2nd 12 years, 3rd 31 years
- Bare metal, nut and bolt restoration in the early 1990s
- 51,500 miles indicated. This lovely CGT remains in excellent condition
- Fresh MOT prior to the auction. The registration, CGT 70H, will remain
- Supplied with its history file, Heritage Certificate and an album of restoration photos
Viewing is highly recommended and vehicles will be available for viewing at the venue on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th June between 10am and 5pm, and then from 9am on Saturday 18th ahead of the auction which begins at 10.30am.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 550
- Make
- MG
- Model
- C GT
- Registration Number
- CGT 70H
- MOT Expiry
- 19/05/2023
- Chassis Number
- GCD 16822-G
- Engine Number
- 29G-RU-H/4204
- Transmission
- Manual O/D
- Body Colour
- Tartan Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
108 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Very clean. Garaged.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Clean and tidy with Patina.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
All good.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
All good. Overdrive model.
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
All good.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
All working and good.
Vehicle History
Remarks
One of the last 200, sold by University Motors in 1969. 3 owners from new. First 10 years. 2nd 12 years. 3rd 31 years.
Restoration Notes
1990. Back to metal. Nut and bolt.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 19th June between 10am and 3pm and Monday 20th June between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 20th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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