John Cena special edition: LS3-V8 MGC GT from 1969!

Thomas Wachsmuth 13 October 2023 -> Cars from AZ, -> Tuner from AZ, MG, Premium vehicles, Tuning classics

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John Cena (John Felix Anthony Cena), the professional wrestling giant, is currently selling one of his vehicles via the Bring A Traile platformr from Naples, Florida. And this is definitely not a normal one MGC, but a specially tuned example made in Houston, Texas by Ekstensive Metal Works for the TV series Texas metal from Motor Trend as Restomod was built. The MGC was originally developed as a successor to the MGB and was the counterpart to the popular Austin-Healey 3000. Despite the short construction time of just two years, it has an impressive history. The MGC received one from the factory 2,9-liter straight-six missed, which replaced the old four-cylinder MGB. But there's something humming under the hood of Cena's model no Six-ender. Fueled by one 430 hp 6,2L LS3 V8 engine Cena's MGC GT clearly stands out from the others.

MGC GT V8 Restomod

The vehicle is the Hatchback GT version, alternatively you could also order a convertible roadster variant back then. And the team around Ekstensive Metal Works Of course, the tuning wasn't just limited to the engine. In order to live up to Cena's image of the "big man", numerous modifications were made to the classic. The unique piece has, among other things, a modern Tremec T-56 six-speed manual transmission, there are powerful ones Wilwood calipers in orange with perforated and slotted Brake discs and there are black ones in front of the brakes 18-inch wheels and not the small 15 inch standard wheels. A significantly improved one was also installed Four-link suspension with adjustable thread springs and there were many other smaller performance extras.

Changes to the chassis too, of course!

Visually, the modified MGC retains its characteristic look with the powerful hood and power dome Sebring wide body fenders all around, the changed ones purse, the black one radiator grill and of course the gray one metallic paint but still make a clear difference. The unique interior impresses with a light blue color Facilities and bright orange ones Accentsthat fit the brake calipers. Even an adjustable one billet steering wheel is installed. But interested parties should hurry up because the current bid is up Bring a trailer is already included 40.000 US Dollars and the auction ends today, October 13th, in just under 14 hours.

John Cena special edition: LS3-V8 MGC GT from 1969!

One-off MGC GT V8 restomod:

Chassis number: GCD1U4237G
Kilometre: approx. 150 miles (approx. 241 km) (actual total mileage unknown)
Engine: 6,2-liter LS3 V8 with 430 hp
Transmission: Tremec T-56 six-speed manual transmission
Rear axle: 3,73: 1 ratio
painting: Metallic gray
Body features: wide fenders (Sebring wide fenders), original hood with bulge
Rims: US Mags Rambler 18″ (increased from 15 inches)
brakes: Drilled & slotted Wilwood disc brakes with orange calipers
Steering: Power Steering
Landing gear: Adjustable coil springs, four-link rear suspension
Fuel system: Holley Sniper injection (electronic)
indoor: Blue leather with orange accents, Billet Specialties steering wheel, Vintage Air climate, Bluetooth audio system with 1.000 watt amplifier and 10 inch (approx. 25 cm) Rockford Fosgate subwoofer
Special features The car was modified by Ekstensive Metal Works in Houston, Texas for Motor Trend's Texas Metal TV series.
Previous owner: Wrestler/actor John Cena