LOT 364

1969 MGC 'Sebring' Competition Coupé Registration no. UVP 737H Chassis no. GCD002193

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Lot 364

1969 MGC 'Sebring' Competition Coupé
Registration no. UVP 737H Chassis no. GCD002193

Bonhams MPH December Auction|11 December 2020, 13:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1969 MGC 'Sebring' Competition Coupé
Registration no. UVP 737H
Chassis no. GCD002193

Odometer reading: 80,000
MOT expiry date: 04/04/2021

*Prepared for circuit racing
*Regular competitor in sprint and track-day events at Goodwood
*Race Logic equipment
*Twice a 'Le Jog' participant

This competition prepared MGC coupé carries modified bodywork in the so-called 'Sebring' style. The original Sebring body was developed in the 1960s by BMC's Competitions Department and also by various independents, most notably John Sprinzel, the 1959 British Rally Champion. With its lengthened, streamlined nose and tapering fastback tail, the lightweight aluminium Sebring body was more commonly applied to the works Austin-Healey Sprites and MG Midgets, enabling these small sports cars to compete successfully for class honours in the long-distance endurance classics like Le Mans, the Targa Florio and, of course, the Sebring 12 Hours. Today, Sebring body kits for the MGB and MGC are available from Moss Europe Ltd.
We are advised by the vendor that 'UVP 737H' is set up for circuit racing and that the car has regularly competed in sprint and track-day events at Goodwood. Some glass has been replaced with Perspex and new, lighter racing seats have been installed. Also installed is Race Logic equipment with front and rear cameras. The old seats and glass are available with the car. The MG has a good history file and was rallied in South Africa and has completed Le Jog in the UK twice.

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Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 66/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 15/25
Body Work: 3
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 3
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 12/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 3
Seats: 3
Trim: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 14/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 14/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 4

Car History File: 3/5

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