Beschreibung:

The MGC was the first 'high performance' version of the MGB as from early in the design stages of the MGB there was an intention to create high performance variants, using a range of Vee engines that did not make it to production. The MGC was very much more than a tuned MGB and in fact was a completely re-engineered car, but retaining many visual connections to the MGB. On the outside the MGC was often mistaken for an MGB as the only visual differences were in the heavily bulged bonnet with a transverse chrome strip that accentuated the bulges, and the standard use of 15"" wheels instead of 14"" on the MGB. Inside there were few differences between the B and C other than the 140mph speedo and tacho with a yellow and red banding set against lower rpms than the MGB. Under the skin though and the differences became obvious with most changes up front. The engine was a BMC C series 6 cylinder 2912cc development of that used in the Austin Healey 3000 and Austin Westminster, which added considerable weight as well as bulk. This required a new torsion bar front suspension along with uprated braking. The gearbox was also a new stronger all synchromesh unit with optional overdrive. Acquired by the vendor in February 2008, it was immediately passed on to respected MG Specialists, RG Classics for a full ground up restoration. It should be noted that the vendor is the sort of gentleman who is of a mind that if a job is worth doing, it is worth doing to the very best of ones ability. And wallet. To this end, many hours were spent, with the blessing of the proprietor, assisting personally, sanding down, buffing and with general preparation in order to end up with a product that is worthy of his standards. With two and a half years spent and in excess of £16,000 in bills to show, WYF 55G has only recently been wheeled out into the sunlight. There is a comprehensive file of bills both prior and during the rebuild as well as new MoT test certificate and UK registration certificate. Complete with the original and rare automatic gearbox, large touring seats and the knowledge of a job well done, this represents an extremely well appointed , well prepared and, as the name suggests, well considered Grand Tourer.