1949 MG TC
Highlights
- Beautifully presented and in very good overall condition
- Accompanied by a wealth of paperwork
- Complete with its convertible hood, side screens and tonneau cover
The Appeal
Following six years of producing tanks, aircraft engines and armoured cars for the war effort, MG announced their new TC model in October 1945 just five weeks after the official end of the conflict.
The post-war sports car market was tough. Sheet steel was in very short supply and most British people lacked the disposable income to make such a frivolous purchase. Nevertheless, the TC was an enormous success - largely thanks to the export market. American GIs had discovered the joys of MG sports cars during the war, so the TC proved especially popular stateside in Peacetime.
This 1949 example is one of the last from a total of 10,001 MG TCs built. Supplied new to the UK in right-hand drive, it looks like time has been kind to this plucky little roadster as it survives in fantastic overall condition. The black and red colour scheme is most fitting of the period and the car retains an age-appropriate ‘dateless’ registration number. A full set of wet weather gear is included, as is a current V5C document and collection of invoices.
The History and Paperwork
- A previous keeper was clearly an active member of the MG Octagon Car Club as there are badges, stickers and various documents relating to the group
- The V5C indicates one former keeper although this data is often inaccurate for vehicles of this age
- 32,267 miles displayed on the odometer
- Numerous invoices for parts sourced through the MG Octagon Car Club
- Invoice for rear suspension components dated April 2017
- Invoice for a distributor rebuild dated August 2023
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
The Condition
- Black and red two-tone scheme used inside and out
- The bodywork looks immensely straight and the sage lines remain crisp
- The car sits of painted wire wheels with chrome “knock-on/off” spinners
- The brightwork appears in very good condition for its age, as does the paint
- Equipped with electric windscreen wipers
- The black folding hood, side screens and tonneau all present well with minimal signs of wear
- The flexible windows do not appear heavily clouded or split in any way
- The vendor demonstrates that the hood folds neatly and is taught in its raised position
- Badge bar fitted which also mounts a fog lamp and electric horn
- Inside, the upholstery has accrued a moderate patina
- There doesn’t appear to be any excessive wear to report
- The wooden dashboard presents superbly, as do the instruments, switches and controls it houses
- Smart black carpeting with no obvious signs of heavy wear
- Sprung Bluemel’s Brooklands steering wheel
The Mechanics
- 1,250 cc pushrod OHV inline-four fed by twin SU carburettors
- Four-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on second, third and fourth
- Very presentable and original-looking engine compartment
- With c.54 bhp, this was a quick car in its day
- We understand that this example performs well and we’re not informed of any known issues
- The various accompanying invoices attest to a great deal of maintenance
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1949
- Make MG
- Model T-Type
- Colour Black
- Odometer 32,267 Miles
- Engine size 1250
Listing Details
- Seller type Trade
- Town Epping Green
- Location Hertfordshire
- Country United Kingdom
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