Description

1969 MGC Roadster

Fully restored in 1991 and only 17k miles since; John Chatham Stage 2 engine in 2008; 2" carb conversion; lightened flywheel; stainless steel exhaust; uprated brakes and cooling; Minilites; a very sporting C

First registered in May 1969, this MGC Roadster was treated to a ground-up restoration by MG specialists The Ennion Workshop of Nantwich in 1991 which included a reconditioned engine and overdrive gearbox. The odometer was showing 40,500 miles at this time and it has only covered another 17,000 miles since, as documented by 28 old MOTs on file, the clock currently showing 57,469 miles.

A large file of invoices attest to regular upkeep since 1991 with many new parts fitted over the years. From 2006 – 2015 it seems that the car was mainly looked after by John Chatham of Bristol. In November 2007 at 46,750 miles John Chatham rebuilt the engine to Stage 2 tune with new pistons, bearings etc. The flywheel was also lightened and the head converted to run on unleaded fuel, the bill for this lot coming to £3,202. The brake servo was also uprated.

In 2010 it was fitted with a set of Minilite alloy wheels which cost £600. In 2011 it was treated to an uprated cooling system with a 4-bolt fan and a recored radiator. A 2” HD8 carb conversion was carried out at the same time, the bill for this lot coming to £2,963. A full stainless steel exhaust system including manifolds and twin tail pipes was also fitted which cost £1,180.

More recently it has had new clutch master and slave cylinders. Other features include inertia reel seatbelts, halogen headlamps and a Clifford Stingray alarm system with instruction booklet. The soft top looks virtually new, as does the tonneau cover. A pair of headrests for the front seats are also present. There are also photos of the car as it looked in the mid-1990s and two sets of keys with Clifford alarm fobs.

Our vendor acquired the car in 2015 and has continued to look after it well. As you can see in the photos it is in generally good order throughout and has been starting promptly and running nicely as we have moved it around on site with good 40+psi oil pressure. A well-maintained and sensibly uprated MGC, it looks like a lot of fun at the guide price suggested.

For more information contact James on 07970 309907 or email [email protected]