Announced at the 1966 London Motor Show, the Genie introduced a new body shape with a more powerful 3.0-litre Ford V6 engine.

Production started in 1967 and continued until 1970, the cars being sold in either component form or fully factory-built.

The engine was fed by a twin-choke Weber carburettor, with a four-speed manual gearbox (optional with overdrive gearbox).

Suspension on the first 30 to 40 cars was still MGB with wire wheels, although a number were fitted with the Austin Healey 3000 rear axle.

Later cars have the MGC rear axle and front suspension uprights with Gilbern-designed alloy wheels.

The body shape of the Genie is also common to the MkI and MkII Invaders, but the various models can usually be identified from their detailed fitments and fittings.

The Genies interior featured a vinyl-covered dashboard and centre console and was further distinguishable by two forward-facing vents bonnet.

Other features are opening front and rear quarter lights; electric windows we...