For Sale: Forde Bros Special MG TC – $60,000

For Sale: Forde Bros Special MG TC – $60,000

TC enthusiasts Harry and Val Forde began construction of the car in 1957 with its first race in 1962. The car was restored to its present condition by Gary Grant of Geelong in 1982. It carries a CAMS historical classification logbook.

The car design weighing 610kg, was based on Harry Firth’s TC with a modified chassis, offset engine and rear axle, and a standard gear box providing a seating position below the chassis line and to reduce the car height.

The 1380cc engine capacity with a ported head, Marshall-Nordec J75 blower geared to provide 7lb boost at 4000rpm plus, and a dual bowl SU carby running on straight Methanol. Standing quarter at the Geelong Revival 13.32 seconds. (The engine runs smoothly on 98 octane fuel when not in race mode.)

The car together with a purpose-built enclosed trailer is located in Ocean Grove, Victoria.

Contact: Peter McLennan                                                                                             Phone. 0417587807 email.  mclennap@outlook.com

Bolt on Chrome Wheels

For Sale 4 (four) Bolt on chrome wheels with 205/60 R13 tyres, wheels in good condition offers around $150 each, suit MGB.
Contact Elmo at 0428 634 174 email: Pavish@hotmail.com

Wanted MGB cylinder head

MGB Cylinder head wanted to replace a cracked one.
Contact Ian Jackson from Macedon on 0409102925

1967 MGB for Sale

A great opportunity to own a stunning, fully re-built original 1967 MGB MK1 in Nurburg White.  This vehicle was purchased from Peter Manton Motors on 22/03/1967 by the current and only owner.

 

A three year rebuild was completed by Charles Morgan, Geelong MG Car Club Preservation Judge in 2018.  The car has traveled 1402 miles since the rebuild.  It is currently registered on club plates. Registration No. 79072-H.

 

All original log books, receipt from Peter Manton Motors, tonneau, steering wheel and storage bags are intact.  A new hood and steering wheel are included in the sale.

 

Asking price is $47,000 for this one owner B.  It is arguably one of the very best in Australia and the opportunity exists for the purchaser to be the second owner.

Located in Ocean Grove.

Contact Gary Crouch: Mob. 0413931764 for more detailed information on this beautiful car.

2024-03 MAR 05 Annual General Meeting

Hello MGCC Members and Welcome to the New Committees!!!

 

I thank members who are continuing on committees and those who are joining a committee for the first time in 2024-2025. Your support is appreciated highly. Thank you!

 

I also thank members who are not continuing for their contribution on the preceding Executive Committee, including Nick Wood (Technical), David Brook (Assets) who is continuing to support the club as a non-executive committee member, and David Langley (Past President).

 

 

The Executive Committee

Continuing on the Executive Committee are Roger Phipps (Secretary), Richard Trigg (Treasurer), Lawrie Ulph (Club Permit Officer), Graeme Ruby (Competition Director), David B. Smith (Social Coordinator), Registrar (Barry Simons), Nick McClaren (G-Torque Editor), and Barbara Penning (Welfare).

 

New Executive Committee members, or those in different roles for 2024-25, include Chris Baraciolli (Technical), Dan Hall and Helen Trigg (Committee), and Nick McClaren (President). Thank you also for your support. It is welcomed!

 

 

The Non-Executive Committee

I also thank continuing and new Non-Executive Committee members for their support in 2024, including Lawrie Ulph (AOMC Delegate), Kevin Bardsley (Club Permits), Duncan Macrae (Historian), David Selway-Hoskins (Librarian), Charlie Morgan (Preservation Award), Margaret Rae (Raffle Coordinator), Anna Selway-Hoskins (Regalia), Max Simpson (Restoration Project), Ross Hutton (Shed Manager), David Brook (Special Projects), Peter Cribb (Tour Director), and Chris Barraciolli (Web Editor).

 

 

A list of members is provided in the attached document (email version) or can be accessed using the following link (online version).

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10LfbiS2gGR9crccl5Odnih-lb7AeKkY6/view?usp=sharing

 

 

Again, thank you and welcome to all the committee members!

 

Kind regards,

Nick

 

Nicholas McClaren

President MG Car Club Geelong

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