1968 MG MGC Triple Carb

Highlights

• MGOC hydraulic power steering
• MOT recently obtained until 11th June 2027
• In current ownership for over eight years; always garaged
• History file with receipts spanning over 22 years
• Featured in MG Enthusiast magazine (December 2012)
• Accompanied by a large collection of spare parts and original components

The Appeal

The MGC Roadster is the six-cylinder sibling of the beloved MGB, produced for just two model years and fitted with a 2,912cc straight-six that offered considerably more torque than its four-cylinder counterpart. Often criticised in period for its heavy front end, the MGC has since earned a devoted following among enthusiasts who appreciate its grand touring character and the potential of that big, smooth engine. As a more muscular car and an imagined successor to the 'Big Healeys', it's a tantalising prospect. This particular example has been developed to address the model's well-known shortcomings and to make the most of its strengths.

Under the bonnet, a triple carburettor conversion sits atop a cylinder head ported by the renowned Peter Burgess, complemented by a lightened flywheel, Maniflow manifolds with Zircotec heat protection, and electronic ignition. MGOC hydraulic power steering has been fitted, along with Frontline four-pot brake calipers, Spax dampers all round, parabolic rear springs, an uprated anti-roll bar, and an MGOC ball joint upgrade to the front suspension.

The car comes with a history file including receipts, old MOT certificates, the manual and spare parts catalogue, and copies of all previous log books. A generous haul of spares and original parts accompanies the sale, including the original manifolds, starter, alternator, tonneau cover, a spare carburettor, gasket sets, and wheel bearings.

Key Information

• Mileage: 142,894 miles (unwarranted; the vendor believes the engine was rebuilt circa 2002)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT recently obtained - expires 11/6/27
• Technical specs: 2,912cc six-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual with overdrive
• Paperwork: Manual, spare parts catalogue, receipts spanning 22+ years, old MOT certificates, copies of all previous log books

The Detail

• Triple carburettor conversion fitted by the current owner
• Cylinder head ported by Peter Burgess
• Lightened flywheel fitted
• Maniflow inlet and exhaust manifolds with Zircotec heat protection coating and twin-pipe exhaust
• High torque starter motor and 60-amp uprated alternator
• Twin Kenlowe cooling fans
• 1-2-3 electronic ignition
• MGOC hydraulic power steering with 14-inch Moto-Lita steering wheel
• Alloy rocker cover and silicone hoses fitted
• Spin-on oil filter conversion
• Frontline four-pot brake callipers with uprated front discs
• MGOC ball joint upgrade to front suspension
• Spax shock absorbers front and rear
• Uprated anti-roll bar with polyurethane bushes
• Parabolic rear springs
• Wire wheels
• New hood frame and hood with zip-out rear window
• Gearbox reconditioned within the last ten years
• New fuel tank fitted within the last ten years
• Clutch, master cylinder, and brake pipes replaced within the last ten years
• Radiator rebuilt with a new core within the last ten years
• Compression test prior to head porting showed 152–160 psi across all six cylinders
• Cylinder bores reported to be in good condition without scoring
• Featured in the December 2012 issue of MG Enthusiast
• Copies of all the previous owners log books, old MOT certificates and a written record of everything done to the car by previous owner available
• Original tonneau cover
• Lots of spares including:
  • wheel bearings
  • gasket sets (including head gaskets)
  • original exhaust manifolds
  • original inlet manifold
  • original starter
  • original alternator
  • old hood frame (fitted new one and hood last year)
  • original oil filter housing (car has a spin on oil filter conversion)
  • rear fog lights
  • some bright wear
  • car cotton cover
  • spare carburettor
  • plus random other spares
• Minor micro blistering to the front wings or the small dent in the bonnet.

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