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MGC GT - Auto "As Seen on TV"

Sale price: £5,500.00 make an offer

Car location: Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Sale type: Fixed price listing

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MGC GT - Auto "As Seen on TV" for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.1) based on 82 votes
As seen on the recent Channel 4 TV program "Mend it for Money"Barn find. Dry stored since 1990 hence mileage of only 65,489The format of the programme dictates that two restorers bid to restore the car for its existing ownerThis is a very rare, original UK, RHD, automatic gearbox 'C' GT. 1 of only 258Subject to a complete professional glass-out repaint in its original Mineral BluePrimarily an external restoration with many parts replacedThe original ‘Banjo' steering wheel has been refurbishedShowing just 65,489 miles which is believed to be correctCarefully restored and very attractive. Parts to the value of £5300 were used during the restoration with no charge made for labour which no doubt would have more than doubled that valueIn the few months I have owned the car I have had further updates done by renowned MG specialist FM Sportscars of Warrington.Extremely rare AUTOMATIC gearbox coupe with unbelievably low mileage o Full outer respray in original Mineral Blue o New front/rear screen rubbers and trim, new chrome (where available) o Full engine recommission & service o All new braking system including brake servo and calipers, drums, hoses, pipes etc, new stainless steel exhaust, wheel bearings and lighting o Original newly re-upholstered steering wheel at a cost of £660! o Refurbished original wire wheels with new centre knock-off set and brand new period correct Vredstein tyres. New fuel tank & pump. Carburettors rebuilt, rotor arm, plugs. Battery conversion to twin 12v with cut off switches, earth leads and terminals. Numberplates. Axle straps. window and door seals. Rear lights, headlamp seals, chrome. All ancillary items , washers, grommets, nuts, bolts.All parts used (many more than above) are documented with costs on receipts, please ask for photo copies.The car was described for the show as a remarkable paint job. I would describe it as good, not superb, the good thing being it was full glass out bare metal. My plan was to have a winter project of recovering the interior seats and recarpeting which would then make this vehicle in tip top condition but my dream car came up not long after I purchased the MGC and my wife says we don't have room for both ! I also have 4 x walnut door cappings available from GDK Veneering of Crewe, please enquire.Remember this is an ebay auction, you are bidding to buy at the winning price.Payment via paypal or bank transfer prior to car release.Good luck bidding, any further photos or questions please ask.GRAB YOURSELF A TV STAR

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