17th Nov, 2021 13:00

Imperial War Museum Duxford

 
Lot 88
 

1969 MG C Roadster
No Reserve

Sold for £17,438

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: KJH 10G
Chassis No: GCN1-2328G
MOT: Exempt

  • The subject of much restoration work between 1998 and 2009 but laid-up for the last few years due to the vendor's ill health
  • Engine overhauled and uprated with an alloy cylinder head, Kent camshaft, Maniflow exhaust system and machined flywheel etc
  • Quaife limited slip differential, parabolic rear springs, polyurethane bushes, stainless steel fuel tank

Intended as a flagship sportscar to replace the Austin-Healey 3000, the MG C was introduced in autumn 1967 and powered by a 2912 cc OHV straight-six engine. A strong performer, it was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 10 seconds and 120mph. However, the newcomer’s striking resemblance to its smaller-engined B sibling hampered sales. Thus, MG chose to axe the model in 1969 after just 4,544 Roadsters and 4,458 GTs are understood to have been made.

Entering the current ownership in December 1997, ‘KJH 10G’ was extensively restored and upgraded over the next twelve years. As well as chassis / sill work, the MG was treated to a new radiator, gearlever-mounted competition overdrive switch, stainless steel fuel tank, Quaife limited slip differential, rejuvenated suspension (Bilstein dampers, parabolic rear springs, sundry polyurethane bushes) and a set of Heuer clocks. The engine was overhauled too gaining an alloy cylinder head, Kent camshaft, Maniflow stainless exhaust system, Dural sump and machined flywheel etc. Finished in Green with what may well be its original Black leather upholstery, the Roadster was last on the road during 2018. Dry stored since then, it will require recommissioning prior to use. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file – a great winter project.

 

Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 17th Nov, 2021

AUCTION VENUE
Imperial War Museum
Duxford
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR

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Tuesday 16th November 2021 from 12pm to 6pm
Wednesday 17th November 2021 from 9am

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