1949 MG TC RHD

Highlights

• South African car exported to the USA in 1969
• Stored in the USA until 2020, when it arrived in the UK
• Extensive restoration four years ago with few miles since
• Pretty car in repainted cream with retrimmed red leather
• Factory standard car throughout
• Mechanically restored with so little use, it still needs to be run-in

The Appeal

The TC was MG’s first new post-war model, but it didn’t mess with a winning formula. Wider than the TB and with a more refined engine thanks to a new hydraulic timing chain tensioner, it proved a massive overseas hit during Britain’s ‘export or die’ drive.

This very pretty cream '49 TC spent its life in the dry climes of South Africa until 1969, when it was exported to the USA. It remained there until 2020, before arriving in the UK. We’re told that it spent time in storage before being extensively restored four years ago, the work covering virtually every area of the car from paintwork and bodywork to trim and mechanicals.

We’re told that it remains factory standard throughout. It is a really eye-catching example, the classic cream paintwork, tan roof and red leather interior working very well in the photos. The vendor states it is driving very well, though notes it will need running in following the total overhaul.

The vendor says:

“Standard specification but after total overhaul will need running in. Some background history available. After a thorough restoration within the last few years, the MG is in stunning condition, driving perfectly."

Key Information

• Mileage: 14 miles indicated (odometer has been replaced and does not reflect total mileage from new)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 1,250cc four-cylinder inline petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: Some background history available

The Detail

• Finished in MG Cream with tan roof, tonneau and side screens
• Paintwork presents very well as can be checked in photos
• Extensively restored six years ago and little used since
• Painted wire wheels with what appear to be largely unused tyres
• Smart red leather interior in very good order
• Instruments refurbished and reported to be in working order
• Will need running in following the total overhaul

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