Lot details Registration No: PYH 14F Chassis No: G-CN1/170-G
OFFERED FROM A PRIVATE ENTHUSIAST'S COLLECTION
Intended as a flagship sports car to replace the Austin-Healey 3000, the MG C was introduced in the autumn of 1967. Based around the two-door monocoque bodyshell of the humble MGB (albeit with a substantially altered engine bay and floorpan), the newcomer was powered by a 2912cc OHV straight-six engine allied to either a new heavy-duty, all-synchromesh, four-speed manual overdrive gearbox, or three-speed automatic transmission. Other mechanical differences included: a larger radiator, torsion-bar front suspension, telescopic dampers and lower geared rack and pinion steering. The C was visually distinguished from the B by its 'power bulge' bonnet and taller 15-inch wheels. While early road tests criticised the car's 'nose heavy' handling (the engine was 209 lbs heavier than the B's and the weight distribution was 53:47), later reports were kinder. With some 145bhp and 170lbft of torque, the model could complete the 0-60mph dash in around 10 seconds and hit 120mph flat out. Sadly, too readily confused with its smaller-engined brother, it was axed in 1969 after just 4,544 Roadsters and 4,458 GTs are understood to have been made. Now, 40 years later, the MGC's lack of period sales success only serves to make it more collectible.
According to its British Motor Industry Heritage Certificate, `PYH 14F' is a right-hand home market model built in December 1967. Originally Old English White with Black hood and trim, it was ordered with the optional wire wheels, heater and overdrive and dispatched to its first owner via University Motors, London. The subject of a very thorough restoration in 2000 (during which it was resprayed Blue), this handsome MG has covered just 1,380 miles in the last eleven years and is now offered for sale complete with a number of old MOTs back to 2001 and one valid into next year.
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