1949 MG TC

Highlights

• Comprehensive restoration carried out between 1983 and 1989
• Considerable mechanical refurbishment during current ownership
• Invoices and photographic evidence of the restoration included with the sale
• Always garaged and kept under a fitted cover

The Appeal

The MG TC is widely credited with igniting America's enthusiasm for the European sports car, a task that would save the British car industry during the challenging post-war years. With its upright radiator grille, sweeping wings and capable 1,250cc XPAG engine, the TC distilled the pre-war MG formula into a car that captured the imagination of a generation. Driving one demands attentiveness and rewards involvement.

This 1949 example benefits from a comprehensive restoration carried out between 1983 and 1989, with invoices and photographic evidence accompanying the car. As the photographs attest, the restoration has held up very well indeed.
During the current ownership, which began in July 2023, further mechanical attention has been carried out as detailed below. The vendor states the car presents in very good order overall, with only one or two minor chips or wear marks from use, and the interior is reported to be in similarly fine condition. The car comes with a collection of parts invoices, receipts and historical paperwork beyond the restoration documentation.

Key Information

• Mileage: 101,210 miles (estimated; the odometer has gone around the clock and currently reads 1,210)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
• Technical specs: 1,250cc four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: restoration invoices and photographic evidence included; parts invoices, invoices for specialised work and additional historical invoices also present

The Detail

• UK market RHD example with six former registered keepers according to DVLA data
• "Nut and bolt" restoration between 1983 and 1989, including new ash frame, body-off respray, running gear refurbishment, engine reconditioning, rechroming and electrical work
• Exceedingly clean presentation throughout, including the underbody which appears immaculately kept
• New brake cylinders and refurbished master cylinder fitted during current ownership
• New water pump fitted during current ownership
• New differential with bearings and seals fitted during current ownership
• SU carburettors stripped, refurbished and balanced during current ownership
• Ignition system refurbished during current ownership
• Engine reported to be completely standard
• New period-style LED rear light units fitted, incorporating running, indicator and brake lights
• Period indicator switch added to the dashboard
• Underside of bodywork and chassis painted in black or body colour for panels
• The vendor states the overall condition is very good, with only one or two minor chips or wear marks from use
• The vendor reports the interior is in very good condition, with seat leather showing no heavy wear, sagging or tears
• Carpets fitted and reported to be without notable wear
• All instruments reported functioning except the clock, which works intermittently
• Dashboard described as original apart from the turn indicator switch and a grab handle
• Wet weather equipment included and in smart order
• Always garaged and kept under a fitted cover
• Previously black according to DVLA data

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