A truly beautifully restored car, restored to a very high standard by one genuinely nice and skilled guy, Kev, it looks terrific. Seasons Greetings to both you Steph and Kev and looking forward to you 2025 videos.
My dad had one of these in the early 1970s and, when I was born, I was given the middle name 'Gordon' so that I'd have the same initials as his beloved MG. He also had a Jensen Interceptor, a Triumph Stag, and a TR6. He was an RAF test pilot, and quite a character - and he still is.
I have mentioned before that I had a 1969 MGC-GT here in America. Great fun car but just as much trouble as you would have expected from a used car in the late 1970’s. You folks have done a great job restoring this one.
As someone from the 1950s, I have information..... When I started driving even London was a dark place, there wasn't the blizzard of bright lights and piercing white headlights we have now. Using headlights in town was frowned on, we used sidelights only. This is the reason for the instrument dimmer switch, so you weren't blinded by your own lighting in the gloom of that period. Look at old B/W films from 50's and 60's, to see cars not using lights unless it was pitch black...!
What a lovely car! I remember working on one of these back in the 1980s! I did have a drive in it, but can't comment on the gear change as it was an automatic! Must have been very rare even then! Have a great Christmas and thank you for all the videos. Looking forward to some great cars next year! Hope Speedy is running well too!
Thanks to you and your team Steph for the great videos this year! Truly inspirational! Hopefully there will be more in 2025, have a great Chgristmas an New Year everyone! Love and peace.
As usual Steph, your review makes me want to go out & buy one of those! Thanks for all your videos this past year, you’ve done a great variety as usual. All the best for the coming new year. 😊
What a wonderful job Kev has made of this beautiful car. He must be very satisfied with the result. Thanks for sharing this with us Steph and great hat!
I don`t know if you`ve had training in media presentation but you skills in this area are first class. I`m suprised you haven`t been snapped up by the BBC.
I love the fact that you get to know and respect the vehicle, when you are driving it. Exactly what I did when I used to own a Bond Equipé 2Ltr Mk1. Have an enjoyable Christmas and a wonderful 2025.
hello Steph, how wonderful that Kev has given you the opportunity to drive his car, so lovingly rebuilt - which you have been involved with so much!! Great drive and a tremendous noisy exhaust! Best wishes from Lincolnshire
Good video Steph, the car has turned out nice, Kev's done a good job. You can't beat a straight six, I still own 2, albeit in BMW form. 0-60 in 10 seconds was pretty acceptable back in the day, and 120 mph in one of those would be terrifying!
Great to see another MGC has been preserved, nice job, well done. This brings back memories of an immaculate 1968 MGC Roadster (PMO 262F) I bought for £600 in 1973 and ran until 1976, a lovely car in Tartan red with overdrive, knock off wire wheels and detachable hard top. It's one of a handful of cars I shouldn't have sold. According to the DVLA website, PMO 262F is still on the road, I believe in the Essex area. If the owner happens to read this, please get in touch as I have information to add to the car's history.
What a cracking video Steph. I loved that you could see the torque reaction of the body when you revved the engine & that C series sounds bloody glorious! Fantastic and sympathetic restoration! Great work and very definitely lots of “Smiles per gallon” to be had….. wishing Kev and his good lady many enjoyable hours travelling far and wide in it. Oh…..and happy Christmas one and all folks! ❤
Well done Kevin and Steph the MGC looks wonderful and sound great and good to see another great classic car back on the road where it belong's and Merry Christmas to all of you .
Well done to both Kev and Steph for the work you've done on what has become such a lovely car. Looking forward to seeing your adventures with IDAC in 2025. Happy Christmas.
Kevin has worked miracles on the old MG, and yes I'm certain it will give many smiles per mile. Looking forward to seeing all the restoration videos it's perfect
I'm so thrilled that it's completed! What a great job, and you two should be very proud. Thanks for pushing Kev along, and giving him a helping hand! It has turned out to be a stunning car. 🙂
Look forward to and watch your videos every week .. as always great watch .. outstanding job kev achieved on the mg ..all done in his garage inc paint .. magnificent .. thats the true old school car fettler
Fantastic restoration! Kevin did an amazing job. Love your presentation of this classic. The engine sounds incredible. Agree that it’s about being one with the car and engine. You just don’t get that anymore.
Nice one Steph and Kev for getting the MGC back on the road. I've seen most of the restoration videos and as mentioned there are more on the way prior to this drive. A top job both.
Lovely restoration. From MGB and MGC back in the 80’s, the C was always the grand tourer of the two, the B was the back roads scratcher. Love that 6 cylinder engine.
Great Channel to spend Christmas Day watching… 👍 Would love to see a sit up and beg Ford E494A on here as I have one in the family lock up which hasn’t moved since 1970 and was shared between my dad and his sister in the 60’s.. I need inspiring to get it running again
What a great Christmas present - to us the viewers, and for Kev to see his car on the road, being tested by you, by yearend! I’m absolutely grinning from ear to ear.
Great video of the MGC. Well done. Cannot completely endorse your comments on the MGOC spares.. a new rotor arm supplied by them left me stranded when it broke after a thousand miles. I have now upgraded to Distributor Doctor parts. You could think to join the MGCC and become part of the MGC register. Probably the only MGC focused group in the world.
Good work Kev. Very nice car. I never got to drive a C. I did like a B though. I even had the chance to have a blast in a V8 once. What a thing that was. Happy Christmas Steph and everyone here.
And as a 6 foot two male I appreciate this car because of the generous amount of cabin space & room behind the wheel- it's an absolute standout when compared to other Brit sports cars of this period which all fall short in this area.
Ah, the memories! Had a MGA that I loved. One always felt connected to the road (and the weather). Radial rather than bias-ply made a world of difference for handling.
It looks very nice on the road and sounds lovely with the straight six engine roar! Well done to Kev and to you Steph for all of your help on this project. Pure dedication from Kev for working so late into the night. Just a few finishing touches and she will be ready for your tour Kev whenever you choose to do it. I have to say I like curves on old cars but at the same time I agree the bonnet bulge dose look good. Thank you Steph for the review and Happy Christmas to Kev and his family and of course a Happy Christmas to you Steph. 👍👍🧑🎄
a friend of mine has a red one. She's a 70-something retired scientist and drives it with much verve! Another friend used to own a Daimler V8-250 with a (Victoria, Australia) KCK plate. Somehow I ended up with the factory manual for his car ...
The bump on the bonnet - I remember this car... though I only saw one owned by an uncle who later bought a Jensen Interceptor as his business improved (he could afford a lake of fuel too). That thing was just insane.
Thanks for all the videos this year Steph, wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Looking forward to seeing more classics next year x
Great test Steph. Had one of these and fitted the original heated rear window switches (Original Part Number - 97H2792 round push pull white illuminated) it went where blower switch is and this is moved down in a new hole towards the speaker. The original rear heated screen was laminated and cost a quite bit extra! My dad worked for MG and I was there at its pre-show 1967 in London.
Bang-on about enjoying a car's qualities (vs. new, uniformly average cars). My '72 2002's purpose was to downshift to 2nd into a corner and come out full beans in 3rd. My work commute was a rally stage, and nothing else mattered.
What a stunning job. I’ve so been looking forward to seeing this completed. The MGC is one of my favourite sports cars and the GT version is one I would own. That instantly recognisable bonnet and that straight six magic! Talking of books Steph, I would recommend ‘The Mighty MGs’ by Graham Robson if you want to read more about the MGC - I’ve had my copy since the ‘80s. Another wonderful video. Great stuff.
What a wonderful car. Must be one of the most beautiful small cars ever made; so elegant and sporty. Really enjoyed this review. Thanks so much for all the work you put into these vids. Mary Christmas to you and your family.
Top job Kev. She’s looking beautiful. I have an Austin 3L. Same engine and they made just under 10k of those too, so all up they made just under 20k of the C series.
Merry Christmas Steph, have a great time. The notchy gearbox seems to be part of the breed, I've not driven an MGC but did drive a couple of later 3000's and they were both the same so IMO I don't think there's an actual issue there. Well done Kev on producing such an excellent end result and Merry Christmas to you too.
Love that straight six exhaust note Steph - Ted has done a wonderful job on restoring this MGC GT. A Merry Christmas to you and all your team - look forward to many more videos from you in 2025. Cheers from Melbourne Australia. 😊😊😊
I had 2 MGC GTs, back in mid 1970s and loved them. I’m after one again and this video confirms I’m right! Great video. Regarding understeer, all I’ll say based on a lot of experience in these, is so NOT push your luck with a bend on a wet road!
Thanks it really is a dream come true, he's a beautiful car, Steph was brilliant helping me fit the engine and gearbox 👍😎 happy Christmas to you and thank you for your comments 😊😊😊
You have both created a stunning restoration. Another beautiful and rare car is back on the road where it belongs thanks to you both
A truly beautifully restored car, restored to a very high standard by one genuinely nice and skilled guy, Kev, it looks terrific. Seasons Greetings to both you Steph and Kev and looking forward to you 2025 videos.
Thanks very much 👍 I'm very critical of my work and will spend the next month or two getting the car better 🤔🤔🤔😎😎😎
A lovely car. But then I've got a bit of a soft spot for BMC cars.
My dad had one of these in the early 1970s and, when I was born, I was given the middle name 'Gordon' so that I'd have the same initials as his beloved MG. He also had a Jensen Interceptor, a Triumph Stag, and a TR6. He was an RAF test pilot, and quite a character - and he still is.
the exterior colour, the interior colour , the wire wheels and the banjo steering whel, the chrome ,all just fantastic!Good work Kevin!
There’s something special about the sound of an older straight six - great stuff!
I have mentioned before that I had a 1969 MGC-GT here in America. Great fun car but just as much trouble as you would have expected from a used car in the late 1970’s. You folks have done a great job restoring this one.
As someone from the 1950s, I have information.....
When I started driving even London was a dark place, there wasn't the blizzard of bright lights and piercing white headlights we have now.
Using headlights in town was frowned on, we used sidelights only.
This is the reason for the instrument dimmer switch, so you weren't blinded by your own lighting in the gloom of that period.
Look at old B/W films from 50's and 60's, to see cars not using lights unless it was pitch black...!
well done to kev and yourself for seeing it through , lovely finished article ,
A beautiful restoration. Kevin I salute you!
Thank you sir 🙏😊😊
Excuse my bad English, the car looks very nice and I love her look , great vintage clothes , I wish a Merry Christmas and great 2025!🎉
Top video from the top people in a top car ,well done Kev!
Steph . Your enthusiasm is palpable ❤
Beautiful job. It’s a credit to you Kevin.
Thanks, I've another week on it to get it sorted happy Christmas 🎄🎄
Hey I,love your channel I’m a member of the NORTHEAST MORRIS MINORS OWNERS CLUB.
What a lovely car! I remember working on one of these back in the 1980s! I did have a drive in it, but can't comment on the gear change as it was an automatic! Must have been very rare even then! Have a great Christmas and thank you for all the videos. Looking forward to some great cars next year! Hope Speedy is running well too!
Thanks to you and your team Steph for the great videos this year! Truly inspirational!
Hopefully there will be more in 2025, have a great Chgristmas an New Year everyone!
Love and peace.
Great colour and cockpit combination, plus I love the banjo steering wheel ❤❤
Just playing catch up snd about to settle down and watch this. Always liked the MG. Hope you and yours are doing well Steph.
Such a lovely MG. Thanks for this Christmas gift Steph!
Excellent job, both of you. MC and HNY.
Excellent video as usual,you look very much at home driving that beauty
That’s beautiful Steph thankyou for showing that ,the engine sounds wonderfull and hope you have a great Christmas and hoping we see you in 2025.
As usual Steph, your review makes me want to go out & buy one of those!
Thanks for all your videos this past year, you’ve done a great variety as usual. All the best for the coming new year. 😊
What a Christmas Treat to see this out on the road1 Thanks for sharing and congrats to Kev on a fantastic restoration!
What a wonderful job Kev has made of this beautiful car. He must be very satisfied with the result. Thanks for sharing this with us Steph and great hat!
I don`t know if you`ve had training in media presentation but you skills in this area are first class. I`m suprised you haven`t been snapped up by the BBC.
Steph is brilliant, however I think her presenting skills would be wasted at the BBC she's better than that 😊😊😊😊
I've been saying the same thing for ages now. Steph is much better and oodles more pleasurable to watch than a lot of professional TV presenters.
@@kevinhirst4108 I agree with you. Steph would be wasted at the once-great B.B.C. which now seems to be a sinking ship.
Steph could definitely replace Clarkson, Hammond and May all by herself.
@@flamingvans1135 I could imagine her being on a channel like U&Yesterday.
I love the fact that you get to know and respect the vehicle, when you are driving it. Exactly what I did when I used to own a Bond Equipé 2Ltr Mk1. Have an enjoyable Christmas and a wonderful 2025.
I bet Kevin feels proud of his work and I really hope he gets many miles of enjoyment..
Amazing to see this on the road! Congratulations on getting it done! Hope you and Kev have a lovely Christmas
Thanks you to 😊😊
hello Steph, how wonderful that Kev has given you the opportunity to drive his car, so lovingly rebuilt - which you have been involved with so much!! Great drive and a tremendous noisy exhaust! Best wishes from Lincolnshire
Great video, the MGC looks fantastic. Have a great Christmas. Cheers Bob
Merry Christmas Steph - we look forward to more films like this one in 25
Great car. Btw I use GPM (grins per mile). Nobody worries about MPG if the GPM is high enough!
Love your vlogs, so big thanks.
Good video Steph, the car has turned out nice, Kev's done a good job. You can't beat a straight six, I still own 2, albeit in BMW form. 0-60 in 10 seconds was pretty acceptable back in the day, and 120 mph in one of those would be terrifying!
Great to see another MGC has been preserved, nice job, well done. This brings back memories of an immaculate 1968 MGC Roadster (PMO 262F) I bought for £600 in 1973 and ran until 1976, a lovely car in Tartan red with overdrive, knock off wire wheels and detachable hard top. It's one of a handful of cars I shouldn't have sold. According to the DVLA website, PMO 262F is still on the road, I believe in the Essex area. If the owner happens to read this, please get in touch as I have information to add to the car's history.
Love your reviews, Steph, and your outfits (especially hat). All very stylish. This car - a beauty. Unlike moderns, you can see out of it
What a cracking video Steph.
I loved that you could see the torque reaction of the body when you revved the engine & that C series sounds bloody glorious! Fantastic and sympathetic restoration! Great work and very definitely lots of “Smiles per gallon” to be had….. wishing Kev and his good lady many enjoyable hours travelling far and wide in it.
Oh…..and happy Christmas one and all folks! ❤
Well done Kevin and Steph the MGC looks wonderful and sound great and good to see another great classic car back on the road where it belong's and Merry Christmas to all of you .
Well done to both Kev and Steph for the work you've done on what has become such a lovely car. Looking forward to seeing your adventures with IDAC in 2025. Happy Christmas.
Kev has done a brilliant job restoring this car.
Thanks Steph, brill video, brill car. My dream car. What a gorgeous noise it makes. All the best for 2025. Merry Christmas
Kevin has worked miracles on the old MG, and yes I'm certain it will give many smiles per mile.
Looking forward to seeing all the restoration videos it's perfect
I'm so thrilled that it's completed! What a great job, and you two should be very proud. Thanks for pushing Kev along, and giving him a helping hand! It has turned out to be a stunning car. 🙂
Look forward to and watch your videos every week .. as always great watch .. outstanding job kev achieved on the mg ..all done in his garage inc paint .. magnificent .. thats the true old school car fettler
Sadly the 'old school" bit is correct including arthritis and back pain have a great Christmas and thanks for your comments 👍👍😎😎😎
Fantastic restoration! Kevin did an amazing job. Love your presentation of this classic. The engine sounds incredible. Agree that it’s about being one with the car and engine. You just don’t get that anymore.
Nice one Steph and Kev for getting the MGC back on the road. I've seen most of the restoration videos and as mentioned there are more on the way prior to this drive. A top job both.
Looks awesome Steph, a job well done 😊👍
good review looks like you had fun with it. i had a MGB and now you made me want one of these !!
That first drive in the 'C' must have been be one of the best Christmas presents ever 🤩
Lovely restoration. From MGB and MGC back in the 80’s, the C was always the grand tourer of the two, the B was the back roads scratcher. Love that 6 cylinder engine.
Great colour choice. A beautiful car that deserves the love it continues to get.
Your MGC is stunning Kev. Well done. Nice review Steph.
Thanks Steph helped quite a bit 😊😊😊😊
Great Channel to spend Christmas Day watching… 👍 Would love to see a sit up and beg Ford E494A on here as I have one in the family lock up which hasn’t moved since 1970 and was shared between my dad and his sister in the 60’s.. I need inspiring to get it running again
What a great Christmas present - to us the viewers, and for Kev to see his car on the road, being tested by you, by yearend! I’m absolutely grinning from ear to ear.
Thanks I really enjoyed doing this one! I've wanted a C for nearly 30 years! It is not going to disappoint take care and happy Christmas 🎄
Brilliant! So glad it's finished (as much as an old car ever is) well done Kev, pleased for you. Happy Christmas everyone
Nice work Kevin and Steph,beautiful car ! and Steph for covering this...Lots of great days out,and shows to attend.Happy motoring..Merry Christmas 🎄
What a beautiful car. Love equals attention to detail.
Another week on it yet but he's a lovely old car 😊😊😊
Cool car, very enjoyable video!!!
Great video of the MGC. Well done. Cannot completely endorse your comments on the MGOC spares.. a new rotor arm supplied by them left me stranded when it broke after a thousand miles. I have now upgraded to Distributor Doctor parts. You could think to join the MGCC and become part of the MGC register. Probably the only MGC focused group in the world.
Great job and even better review! thanks for all your time spent .
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR STEPH , and Kev , really enjoyed the MG videos keep up the great work in 2025 and beyond
Your videos are fantastic every time Steph. Thank you.
Maybe do a tour of your amazing wardrobe sometime?
Have a lovely Christmas! X ❤
Who needs a car radio in an MGC? The sound from that straight six IS the music, especially with the top off or down!
So true, I removed the radio from my 68 C roadster shortly after I purchased it 4 years ago
Well done Steph, lovely MG, really enjoy your classic car videos!👍
Wow! Kevin has done an amazing job. It's a beaut!!!
Thanks 👍
Awesome! So happy to see the MGC project completed! Excellent work guys and all the best for the holidays!
Good work Kev. Very nice car. I never got to drive a C. I did like a B though. I even had the chance to have a blast in a V8 once. What a thing that was. Happy Christmas Steph and everyone here.
Kevs done a good job, it's a nice car, Merry Christmas Steph 🎅 🎄
And as a 6 foot two male I appreciate this car because of the generous amount of cabin space & room behind the wheel- it's an absolute standout when compared to other Brit sports cars of this period which all fall short in this area.
A lovely car, ticks all the boxes if you are wanting a classic MG. Good video.
Ah, the memories! Had a MGA that I loved. One always felt connected to the road (and the weather). Radial rather than bias-ply made a world of difference for handling.
It looks very nice on the road and sounds lovely with the straight six engine roar! Well done to Kev and to you Steph for all of your help on this project. Pure dedication from Kev for working so late into the night. Just a few finishing touches and she will be ready for your tour Kev whenever you choose to do it. I have to say I like curves on old cars but at the same time I agree the bonnet bulge dose look good. Thank you Steph for the review and Happy Christmas to Kev and his family and of course a Happy Christmas to you Steph. 👍👍🧑🎄
I always enjoy your videos but this one stands out. Love your enthusiasm for this car. It comes across so strongly. Fantastic.
Very nice ! Good Job all-around! Love the channel. Inspires me to continue working on my TR8!
Merry Christmas Steph, love the hat! Been in one of these , very traditional Brit in an agricultural way .
That's why I love the model! It's so English, totally flawed and full of bodges from the factory? Happy Christmas 😊😊😊😊
What a stunning car! Thank you for sharing it on the channel and Merry Christmas
a friend of mine has a red one. She's a 70-something retired scientist and drives it with much verve! Another friend used to own a Daimler V8-250 with a (Victoria, Australia) KCK plate. Somehow I ended up with the factory manual for his car ...
I owned a 67 MGB GT many years ago and loved it but I've always wanted an MGC- love it.
The bump on the bonnet - I remember this car... though I only saw one owned by an uncle who later bought a Jensen Interceptor as his business improved (he could afford a lake of fuel too). That thing was just insane.
Beautiful restoration Kev, well done on turning around a great car.
Thanks for all the videos this year Steph, wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Looking forward to seeing more classics next year x
Great test Steph. Had one of these and fitted the original heated rear window switches (Original Part Number - 97H2792 round push pull white illuminated) it went where blower switch is and this is moved down in a new hole towards the speaker. The original rear heated screen was laminated and cost a quite bit extra! My dad worked for MG and I was there at its pre-show 1967 in London.
Bang-on about enjoying a car's qualities (vs. new, uniformly average cars). My '72 2002's purpose was to downshift to 2nd into a corner and come out full beans in 3rd. My work commute was a rally stage, and nothing else mattered.
What a stunning job. I’ve so been looking forward to seeing this completed. The MGC is one of my favourite sports cars and the GT version is one I would own. That instantly recognisable bonnet and that straight six magic! Talking of books Steph, I would recommend ‘The Mighty MGs’ by Graham Robson if you want to read more about the MGC - I’ve had my copy since the ‘80s.
Another wonderful video. Great stuff.
Hi Steph hope you feel better soon you look stunning with your new diet keep it up thanks for your videos Steve x
Such a good looking car, and great colours.
What a wonderful car. Must be one of the most beautiful small cars ever made; so elegant and sporty. Really enjoyed this review. Thanks so much for all the work you put into these vids.
Mary Christmas to you and your family.
Top job Kev. She’s looking beautiful. I have an Austin 3L. Same engine and they made just under 10k of those too, so all up they made just under 20k of the C series.
Great job Kev. Have a wonderful festive season Steph and looking forward to your channel next year.❤
Merry Christmas Steph, have a great time. The notchy gearbox seems to be part of the breed, I've not driven an MGC but did drive a couple of later 3000's and they were both the same so IMO I don't think there's an actual issue there. Well done Kev on producing such an excellent end result and Merry Christmas to you too.
What a beautiful job
Looks really nice Kevin.
Have a good Christmas Steph
Wow Kev’s done a great job looks fantastic
Thanks 👍
Great car merry Christmas x
Quality people do quality restorations and here`s a proof of that.
Thanks, I'm my worst enemy, I find faults with everything! I'll keep on improving it 😃😃😃
Love that straight six exhaust note Steph - Ted has done a wonderful job on restoring this MGC GT. A Merry Christmas to you and all your team - look forward to many more videos from you in 2025.
Cheers from Melbourne Australia. 😊😊😊
The Sound! 😍
Another great video review - well done and thanks
I had 2 MGC GTs, back in mid 1970s and loved them. I’m after one again and this video confirms I’m right! Great video. Regarding understeer, all I’ll say based on a lot of experience in these, is so NOT push your luck with a bend on a wet road!
Awesome, Kev has done some seriously good work there, superb!
All credit to Kev Steph what a brilliant job he has made of his MGC thank you both for sharing it with us.
Thanks it really is a dream come true, he's a beautiful car, Steph was brilliant helping me fit the engine and gearbox 👍😎 happy Christmas to you and thank you for your comments 😊😊😊