Lot 005: MG BGT Jubilee Ltd Edition

British Leyland announced in late 1974 that the 50th anniversary of MG cars was to be celebrated by the production of a limited edition of 750 MG BGT Jubilee models. Launched the following year, they were distinguished by British Racing Green paintwork with gold stripes incorporating the Jubilee logo. Other badges on the car were gold rather than silver, and the wheels were chunky alloy items from the V8 with gold detailing (now expensive and sought after). Other goodies included an overdrive gearbox, carpets instead of rubber mats, black cloth seats with headrests, a V8-style steering wheel and tinted glass  all optional extras at the time. First registered in August 1975, this car is the 734th of the 750 made. Said to be in very good condition throughout, it has just had a top-end overhaul and new carpets fitted. It comes with a large history file including a Heritage Certificate and all its old MOTs from 1992, since when it has covered about 40,000 miles. Always in regular use and said to drive very well, it has clearly been well looked after as the large file of bills would indicate. It has an MOT to July 2008 and is taxed until August.