MG MGC 1969

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Race Retro 2026 Competition Cars on Saturday the 21st of February, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG. , In the care of its current custodian since 2012, this MG C has been a regular and dependable participant in Historic Regularity Rallying, finishing every event it has entered and, notably, never retiring through mechanical failure. Maintained regardless of cost and serviced with competition use firmly in mind, it is offered today exactly as you would hope to find it fully prepared, well sorted and ready to compete immediately.Correctly documented for historic competition, the car is supported by an MSA/RAC Competition Logbook and Historic Rally Vehicle Identity Form, confirming eligibility and offering reassurance to those wishing to continue its active life in recognised historic events.Based on a standard twodoor GT shell, the bodywork is finished in Rosso Red and incorporates a full Safety Devices roll cage. The shell has benefitted from extensive strengthening work including new threepiece sills, flared front wings and reinforced rear suspension mounting points, all undertaken with durability and longevity in mind. A carbon fibre fuel tank shield has been fitted, brake lines are routed internally for protection, and the overall presentation reflects careful, purposeful preparation rather than cosmetic excess.Inside, the cabin is laid out exactly as expected of a serious historic rally car. Reclining competition seats are fitted with fourpoint Sparco harnesses, complemented by a Brantz International 2 Pro tripmeter, map light, codrivers footrest and intercom system, creating a practical and wellconsidered working environment for both crew members.Power is provided by the 2,912cc straightsix, fitted with a Stage 2 unleaded cylinder head prepared by the highly respected Peter Burgess, along with a Piper fast road camshaft and sports ignition coil. Exhaust gases exit via a Downton tubular sixbranch twinpipe Sebring system, while a lightened and balanced flywheel and heavyduty clutch complete the drivetrain. On the rolling road, the engine has produced a healthy 161bhp at the rear wheels, delivering strong, tractable performance ideally suited to regularity and historic rally use.Transmission is via a 4speed gearbox with overdrive, coupled to a 3.9:1 final drive and a Quaife limitedslip differential, providing a welljudged balance between acceleration, cruising ability and traction across varying surfaces.Suspension and braking have been comprehensively uprated. At the front are uprated torsion bars with competition polyurethane bushes, Spax adjustable telescopic dampers, a quick steering rack, vented front discs and steel braided brake hoses. The rear features heavyduty springs, uprated leverarm dampers, bushes and Mintex competition brake linings, again with braided hoses. The car sits on 5.5J alloy wheels shod with 175/70 x 15 tyres, completing a proven and effective competition setup.Additional thoughtful details include an internal fuse box, relayed wiring for auxiliary lamps, twin air horns, mudflaps, front and rear tow eyes, a periodstyle reversing lamp, external bonnet pins and a lightweight aluminium bonnet. As an added benefit, the car is taxexempt.Offered as a genuine, wellsorted and dependable historic rally car, with longterm ownership, faultless finishing record and the correct paperwork in place, this is a compelling opportunity for anyone seeking a readytouse historic competition car with an honest, wellearned reputation.