So for all the restorers and those aiming for Concours, a few photos from Graham Robson’s book “MGC Abingdon’s Grand Tourer”

Missing its rocker cover badges.

These photographs show early (top) and later (bottom) engine bays.

Early engine bay

• Heater valve mounted on the heater box
• The closed circuit breathing system incorporates a valve
• Separate alternator regulator assembly

Later engine bay

• Heater valve is on the cylinder head
• Engine breather pipes feed directly into carbs
• No separate alternator regulator control box

My engine bay is below.