1968 MG C Roadster 6-Cyl. 2912cc/150hp, Black with black interior.

Make:	MG
Model:	Other
SubModel:	C- Roadster
Type:	Convertible
Year:	1968
Mileage:	64,645
VIN:	GCN1U2873G
Color:	Black
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	Manual
Interior color:	Black
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Madison, Alabama, United States

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Description of 1968 MG Other C- Roadster

1968 MG C Roadster 6-Cyl. 2912cc/150hp

VIN: G-CN1-U/2873-G Engine Number: 29GA-U-H/883

Black with Black Leather Interior

British Motor Holdings (BMH) watched the Austin-Healey 3000 meet an early demise in 1967 due to American emissions and crash regulations.The company quickly searched for a six-cylinder replacement. The solution BMH identified was to fit a 3.0-liter engine from an Austin Westminster into the MGB resulting in the MGC.

The engine generated 150hp which was more than 50 hp greater than the MGB. With the four speed/overdrive the car could easily cruise at 80 mph all day and topped out around 120 mph. On the outside the cars sported a hood bulge and a chrome strip that ran across the bulge.The coil spring suspension was replaced with torsion bars and wishbones with limited travel in order to make space for the bigger engine. Wheels were increased to 15 inches. Today an MGC is a fun way to enjoy 1960s British motoring.The car has plenty of interior leg room and is reasonably well suited for American roads making the MGC a pleasing cruiser.

This MGC was shipped to the US as a LHD North American Export Specification vehicle. In 2012 it was discovered as a barn find.It was then sent back to England for a concours restoration byMayfair Classic Cars and Classic MG Specialists.The Roadster retained its rust free original body panels.It has gone through a most professional restoration both cosmetically and mechanically regardless of cost. It is finished in a flawless and most desired mason black nonmetallic. It has an impeccable deep black hide leather interior along with new black wool carpets.

The Roadster was a British Motor Car Concours Show winner in April 2014.The MGC is a complete matching numbers sports car and believed to be 1 of less than 100 in factory Triple Black.This is truly an exceptional Roadster both mechanically and cosmetically with perfect gaps and outstanding alignment and fit.The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certified Copy of Factory Record Details of Factory Fitted Equipment lists the following: Wire wheels Heater Packaway hood Octagonal wheel nuts and Cigar lighter.The MGC hasall factory correct components including the spare jack jack tools seat belts shifter engine components and air cleaners.

The restoration was completed to high concours standards and the car presents as it should.The paintwork is outstanding.The glass chrome stainless and factory wire wheels are excellent.The interior door panels upholstery dashboard carpets instruments and switches are excellent.The engine compartment and chassis is perfectly detailed.Correct finishes were applied on the engine and all chassis components.While we have been the custodian of this exceptional motorcar regular cold starts as well as lubrication and fluid checks were performed always within the factory tolerances.

The British Motor Industry production date was September 191968 with a USA Destination.This motorcar is already considered a great classic and this is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a rare MGC.This masterpiece is a moving work of art and for the most discerning true connoisseur.