Vehicle Description
1949 MG TC 'EX-U' MidgetChassis no. TC/9852/EXUEngine no.
XPAG/10509Matching #'s 1,250cc OHV Inline 4-Cylinder Engine2 SU
Carburetors70bhp at 5,500rpm4-Speed Manual TransmissionFront Beam
Axle with Leaf Springs - Live Rear Axle4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum
Brakes*Desirable, end-of-the-run export EX-U TC built a few hundred
cars from the end*Well-preserved condition with many factory
finishes intact*Retains its original matching numbers engineWest
Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional and
rare mostly all original example of the diminutive, classically
styled two-seat Roadster that is credited with sparking America's
love affair with imported sports cars after World War II. This TC
was completed at the Abingdon works during the Fall of 1949, and
completed with the EX-U chassis prefix, indicating that the car was
built for Export, and most likely destined for the US market. The
MG was completed just a few hundred cars from the end of
production, and just about 500 such EX-U examples were officially
imported into the US in 1949, accounting for fewer than 5% of all
TC models built. The car was most likely finished as it appears
today, in MG Red with Vellum beige interior and matching tan
convertible top and side curtains.An archetypal prewar British
sports car design carried over into the postwar period. The TC was
built between 1945-49 and was the primary influence in turning
Americans onto European sports cars. It has since achieved rare
'Milestone' status and with its classic lines, freestanding
headlamps, upright radiator shell, sweeping front fenders, rakish
cutaway doors, fold down windshield, abbreviated tail which houses
the fuel tank and spare tire, and 19" diameter wire wheels with
knock off hubs. The simple 1250cc cast iron four cylinder engine
was a revelation and the cars agility made a strong impact on
American car racers, including famously Carrol Shelby whose first
race car was a TC and which sold at Barrett Jackson in 2015 for
over $500K. No left hand drive models were ever built and now any
good example is a cult favorite and sure fire collectible British
Sports car and rare matching #'s well sorted examples like this one
will always attract the most discerning of collectors.This
extraordinarily charming and obviously exceptionally well preserved
and stock TC Midget presents beautifully inside and out. It is
apparent that some high-quality restoration work was performed in
the past, while many original factory finishes remain intact,
including much of the chrome and brightwork. The car also drives as
it must have when new, mechanically it has absolutely no known
issues, drives as one would expect of one of the obviously most
well maintained and sorted examples anywhere. Turn key ready.Very
rare to find original matching numbers engine with ID plates and
factory stampings are in place with the engine dressed with an
alloy valve cover. Classic silver painted wire wheels are fitted,
with a 5th spare strapped to the back, and an original tool kit
accompanies the car. In summary this example would not be out of
place in the most discerning of collections, it would be hard to
find a finer matching #'s example available anywhere else.
