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1968' MG C-Type

£23,995

Published 16 December 2025ID: KwrmcC

Shropshire
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Information from the owner

Age: 57 years

Mileage: 14494 km

Displacement: 2912 cc

Fuel: Petrol

Transmission: Manual

Exterior color: Red

Exterior: Tonneau Cover

Seller's comments about 1968' MG C-Type

Just arrived at The Forge is this charming 1968 MGC Roadster — a UK-supplied, home-market example benefiting from an older restoration, believed to have been carried out around 2015. The work included a full body respray and significant mechanical refurbishment.The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate confirms that this is an original UK right-hand drive car, built between 27th and 29th March 1968 and dispatched to MG specialist dealer University Motors Limited on 3rd April 1968. Its original specification included a Mineral Blue exterior, black interior trim, and black hood. Factory-fitted extras at the time of production included wire wheels, a heater, foldaway hood, tonneau cover, and overdrive. The registration mark it still carries today was first issued in Greater London (North West) and assigned to the vehicle from new.Although the exterior colour has since been changed to classic red, this MGC remains largely faithful to its factory specification. It retains desirable features such as overdrive, twin SU carburettors, a lightweight fibreglass bonnet, and elegant wire wheels fitted with Uniroyal tyres.On the road, it performs well — with strong oil pressure, a smooth gearbox, and a fully functioning overdrive system — making it ideally suited to relaxed, long-distance touring.With just six previous keepers, the car was lovingly maintained by its most recent owner in Cambridgeshire for over 15 years. It has aged gracefully, both inside and out, retaining its period charm while displaying only light age-related patina. This is a classic to be driven and enjoyed.The car has just been returned from Creed and Shore Motorworks, who have independently prepared the vehicle on our behalf. Their work included: removing and skimming the cylinder head, lapping in the valves, replacing the cylinder head gasket, fitting a new handbrake cable and brake cylinders, installing a new gearstick change bush, adjusting the handbrake, replacing the handbrake levers, repairing the horn, fitting new exhaust rubbers, running the engine through three heat cycles followed by a retorque and valve clearance reset, and presenting the car for its MOT, which it passed. A replacement steering rack is currently on order.Work completed at The Forge to date includes minor bodywork improvements, new boot carpets, new front overmats, a new fuel gauge, new front brakes and calipers, a new battery, and a professional valet and detail including a machine polish.The photographs shown were taken prior to the commencement of this work.MOT History:2025 : 14, 565 Miles (08. 12. 2026)2014 : 14, 378 Miles2013 : 14, 318 Miles2012 : 14, 140 Miles2011 : 14, 074 Miles2010 : 13, 572 Miles2009 : 12, 304 Miles2008 : 11, 757 Miles2007 : 11, 753 MilesDocuments:V5C, Old V5C, Heritage Certificate, Owners Manual, Various MOT Certificates, Old Tax Discs, Invoices As Detailed Below.Invoices On File:12. 12. 2025 : £90. 00 - JRG Detailing12. 12. 2025 : £349. 70 - The Forge Prees Limited12. 12. 2025 : £1, 859. 05 - Creed & Shore Motorworks Ltd05. 11. 2025 : £74. 95 - Spartan Motor Factors10. 09. 2025 : £57. 41 - MGOC Spares09. 09. 2025 : £24. 95 - Ebay03. 09. 2025 : £1, 000. 00 - Beddows Automotive (Bodywork)31. 07. 2025 : £79. 99 - Ebay28. 07. 2025 : £336. 52 - Rimmer Bros07. 07. 2025 : £300. 00 - The Forge Prees Limited (Service)22. 05. 2025 : £16. 20 - GSF Car Parts07. 09. 2012 : £54. 85 - Lambourn MOT and Service Centre Ltd07. 07. 2010 : £54. 85 - Lambourn MOT and Service Centre Ltd29. 12. 2009 : £114. 21 - MGOC Spares23. 10. 2009 : £3. 99 - MGOC Spares19. 10. 2009 : £60. 58 - MGOC Spares10. 10. 2009 : £202. 37 - MGOC Spares08. 10. 2009 : £11. 15 - MGOC Spares07. 10. 2009 : £11. 13 - MGOC Spares28. 09. 2009 : £55. 55 - MGOC Spares11. 09. 2009 : £70. 63 - MGOC Spares02. 09. 2009 : £6. 78 - MGOC Spares01. 09. 2009 : £27. 90 - MGOC Spares18. 08. 2009 : £455. 75 - MGOC SparesIncluded with Every Purchase:Every classic car purchased from The Forge during this period comes with a comprehensive package designed to deliver value and complete peace of mind:- Free UK Delivery – within 150 miles- 3-Month Mechanical Warranty- Independent Specialist Inspection- DVLA MOT Certificate- Oil & Filter Service- Professional Valet & Detailing- History File – including all accompanying documentationOptional Extras:Classic Car Starter Kit – £300Includes a custom-fit super soft stretch indoor car cover featuring your car’s logo, a NOCO smart charger wired to your battery, and a Draper drip tray for use while your vehicle is in storage.Classic Car Starter Kit Plus – £500Includes a custom-fit super soft stretch indoor car cover featuring your car’s logo, a custom-fit waterproof outdoor cover in discreet grey — perfect for all-weather protection — a NOCO smart charger wired to your battery, and a Draper drip tray for use while your vehicle is in storage.Lanoguard under body treatment -£295Includes Jet washing and cleaning the underside of the vehicle, Removing all wheels and covering sensitive areas such as brakes and bodywork, Removing light surface corrosion using appropriate abrasive tools, Applying Lanoguard evenly across the underside, Allowing a 24-hour curing period within our facility, Providing before-and-after photographs.Autoguard Extended Mechanical Warranty - From £245Extend mechanical warranty cover to: 6 months for £245 or 12 months for £345Viewings & Inspections:All viewings are strictly by appointment only.We warmly welcome test drives and inspections, and are pleased to offer use of our in-house vehicle lift, allowing you to thoroughly inspect the car both above and below.Important Information:We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all vehicle descriptions and details. However, we cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions.We strongly recommend that all prospective buyers personally inspect and verify the vehicle’s details prior to purchase.