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MG C ROADSTER (1968) TELAIO N. TV24258300TV MOTORE: 6 CILINDRI CILINDRATA: 2912 CM3 POTENZA: 145 CV CARROZZERIA: ROADSTER Il Marchio MG è stato per molti anni uno dei più famosi, tra quelli specializzati nelle automobili sportive, ma è oggi quasi del tutto dimenticato. Creata nel 1922, dall’acronimo di Morris Garages, la MG infatti nacque come piccola azienda dedita alla modifica in chiave sportiva delle vetture di grande serie Morris. Attraverso una successione di serie (dalla TA alla TF), negli anni ’40 del secolo scorso la MG ottenne un grande successo in molti mercati, soprattutto negli Stati Uniti. Queste arcaiche ‘Midget’ delle serie “T” vennero sostituite con la “A” del 1955 e poi con la “B” del 1962. Questa era una buona automobile biposto, costruita in versione spider e coupé, che però non poteva sviluppare appieno il suo potenziale a causa del piccolo motore quattro cilindri. Per questo, nel 1967 fu approntata una nuova versione dotata di un motore a sei cilindri e tre litri derivato da una unità Austin. L’industria automobilistica inglese in quel periodo stava riorganizzandosi profondamente e quasi tutti i marchi stavano confluendo all’interno di una grande Holding: la British Motor Holdings appunto, poi diventata British Leyland. In quel contesto, le collaborazioni o contaminazioni tra i vari marchi erano all’ordine del giorno, e per questo fu possibile che la stessa nicchia di mercato potesse essere sfruttata da due vetture di marchio diverso come la Austin Healey prima e la MG C poi, accomunate dallo stesso motore. Rispetto alla MG B, la C ricevette qualche aggiornamento per adeguare la parte ciclistica (freni e sospensioni) alle aumentate prestazioni, mentre l’interno fu leggermente arricchito, considerando che la vettura avrebbe avuto un prezzo più alto. Questo modello, nato con un espediente per sfruttare una piccola nicchia di mercato, ha saputo comunque crearsi un grande seguito tra gli appassionati di spider inglesi, e con i suoi 4544 esemplari ha rappresentato un buon affare per la MG, che avrebbe poi chiuso i battenti alla fine degli anni ’70. Oggi una MG C spider con guida a sinistra è una vettura poco diffusa, in grado di dare grandi soddisfazioni a chi ama le vetture sportive aperte di scuola inglese. La sua ridotta diffusione ne fa un oggetto molto particolare che riscuote sempre molto interesse da parte degli appassionati. La vettura qui proposta è stata recentemente restaurata e si presenta in ottime condizioni. Rappresenta una buona occasione per entrare in possesso di una classica spider inglese, per di più in una versione particolare, più performante e rara. La vettura è in ottime condizioni meccaniche, ma per sicurezza consigliamo all’acquirente di sottoporla a un controllo e di sostituire i fluidi, i filtri e particolari deperibili. MG C ROADSTER (1968) CHASSIS N. TV24258300TV ENGINE: 6 CYLINDER DISPLACEMENT: 2912 CM3 POWER: 145 CV BODY STYLE: ROADSTER MG was for many years one of the most famous brands among those specializing in sports cars, but it has been almost completely forgotten today. Created in 1922, as an acronym of Morris Garages, in fact MG started out as a small company dedicated to modifying the mass production Morris vehicles in a sporty style. Through a succession of series (from the TA to the TF), in the 1940s MG was very successful on many markets, particularly in the United States. These archaic ‘Midget’ “T” series were replaced by the “A” in 1955 and then the “B” in 1962. This was a good two-seater car, built in a spider and coupé version that was unable, however, to fully develop its potential because of the small four cylinder engine. For this reason, in 1967 a new version was prepared with a six cylinder three litre engine derived from an Austin unit. In that period the British motoring industry was going through a far-reaching process of reorganization and almost all the brands were flowing in to one big Holding: British Motor Holdings which later became British Leyland. In this context, collaborations or contaminations between the various brands were the order of the day and, for this reason, it was possible for the same engine to be moved from an Austin Healey to the MG C. Compared to the MG B, the C received some updates in order to adapt the chassis parts (brakes and suspensions) for the increased performance, whilst the interior was slightly enriched considering the fact that the vehicle would have a higher price. This model, developed as an expedient for exploiting a small market niche, still managed to create itself a large following amongst enthusiasts of British sportscars, and the 4544 examples produced represented good business for MG, which subsequently closed down at the end of the 1970s. Today a left-hand drive MG C Spider is a rather unusual vehicle that is capable of giving great satisfaction to anyone who loves open-top British sports vehicles. The fact that it is not very common makes it a very special object that always arouses a lot of interest among enthusiasts. The vehicle proposed here has been recently restored and is therefore in very good condition. It represents a rare opportunity of purchasing a special British sportscar with a real-world price. The vehicle is in excellent mechanical condition but, for safety reasons, we advise the purchaser to have it checked over and to replace the fluids, filters and perishable elements.
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50012 Candeli - Italy
09/27/2017
Offered by Pandolfini Casa d'Aste
+39 055 2340888

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