Owner: Paul Long-Collins
Make/model: MGC GT
Month/year of manufacture: February 14th 1969
Colour: Tartan Red
Engine size/type: 2912cc
Gearbox type: Manual
Area: Fareham, Hampshire
Date purchased: 4th April 2008
Pet name of car: "Valentine"

History: When I purchased the car in April 2008, she had not been on the road for 15 years. Although the previous owner had renovated the bodywork to an OK standard the engine and general mechanics were in poor shape. Three months hard graft by me and she passed her MOT and was proudly back on the road on the 1st July 2008. As no history came with the car the only information I have is from the Heritage certificate. The car was dispatched from Abingdon to University Motors, London on 14th February 1969 (that's why her nick name is Valentine). She was first registered on 2nd November 1970. Valentine celebrated her 40th birthday this year by leading the parade laps at Goodwood during a track day organised by a local club.

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