Registration - XGT 225G

Chassis No. - GCD14112G

M.O.T. - Exempt

Odometer - 15,349

A superb example of MG’s grand tourer of the late Sixties, this MGC GT is presented in pristine white, with black vinyl interior. Powered by a 2.9-litre straight six engine, ‘XGT 225G’ features a four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive. Fitted with exterior period features such as wire wheels, chrome bumpers, and distinctive bonnet bumps, the MGC GT’s all-black interior elements include an MG sports steering wheel, two seater cabin, and full-length canvas sunroof.

Having been in current ownership for more than 11 years, ‘XGT 225G’ has had comprehensive work carried out, stripped back to bare metal, and then restored to original specifications. A packed file documents the work completed, with a large number of photos included as part of the sale, as well as heritage certificate. Considered in good overall condition by the vendor, the MGC GT’s paintwork is rated as ‘average’, though all other areas are reckoned ‘good’, including engine, transmission, electrics, bodywork, and interior. The odometer reads just 15,000 miles, though MOT records indicate that this will have been once around the five-digit clock.

• Carefully restored MGC GT grand tourer
• Full-length factory fitted sunroof
• Well documented heritage

A modified version of the popular MGB, the MGC was launched as a replacement for the ‘big’ Austin Healey 3000 Mk III. Using the MGB as a base, MG used the C-Series unit, a six-cylinder engine, in this case fitted with twin SU carburettors to produce 145hp when new. To fit in that engine, MG had to make a number of modifications to the front end of the MGB, such as the floor-plan and engine bay, but the only visual changes came with the bonnet. Here, there is a distinctive bulge towards the leading edge to accommodate the repositioned radiator, and a smaller bulge just behind for carburettor clearance. Other changes saw a change of brakes, 15-inch wheels, revised steering ratio, and modified suspension. It was offered as both roadster and coupe from launch in 1967, and a four-speed manual with overdrive or three-speed automatic were available. Production only lasted until summer 1967, by which time more than 9,000 models had been built.