Prince Charles took delivery of an MGC GT in 1967 — then passed the very same car down to Prince William three decades later.
Lead trim: 2.9 C-Series straight-six twin SU (145 bhp)
MG MGC / MGC GTADO52 · 1967–1969
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FactPrince Charles took delivery of an MGC GT in 1967 — then passed the very same car down to Prince William three decades later.
A 2,912 cc straight-six version of the MGB (roadster and GT, code ADO52) sold from 1967 and built to August 1969 with some sales into 1970, intended as the replacement for the Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (ADO51, which never left the design stage). It used a new seven-bearing development of the Morris C-Series six also used in the Austin 3-Litre, with twin SU carburettors making 145 bhp at 5,250 rpm, a distinctive bonnet bulge and a teardrop for carburettor clearance, different brakes, 15-inch wheels on Pirelli Cinturato 165HR15s, a lower-geared rack and special torsion-bar suspension. 120 mph and 0–60 in 10.0 s, but the 209 lb heavier engine gave a mixed press reception. Prince Charles took delivery of an MGC GT in 1967.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
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| 2.9 C-Series straight-six twin SU (145 bhp) | 1967–1969 | 2.9 L Inline-6 | 145 hp | — | 10.0 s | — | — | — |
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