Vehicle Description
STK 3197 1946 MC TC
This award-winning 1946 MG-TC is 'Best in Class' and has won in
virtually every show entered including the highest award offered in
the 'AACA Senior Division'. It is that ... and more. Just over
10,000 MG-TC roadsters were produced from 1945 through 1949 (1,600
in model year 1946). Despite the fact that all were right-hand
drive, the TC models were exported to the US - many say these cars
started the sports car craze in America. This MG-TC has had only
one owner for the last 49 years. It was restored to this
outstanding state in the mid-70s and has been carefully maintained
in a climate-controlled garage since. The stunning body was
professionally prepped and beautifully refinished in Dark Burgundy.
All chrome is virtually perfect and accents include a chromed
windshield frame, driver mirror, 7" headlights, factory fog light,
grill frame w/contrasting copper insert, rear luggage rack and dual
spare tires (racing option). The interior has been completely
restored and carefully detailed back-to-original. Tan leather
seats, carpeting, door panels, wheel and dash are all in excellent
nick, as are all of Jaegar/Lucas gauges. The roadster has the rare
'American' dealer option - a heater. There is cream cloth top
w/side curtains and fitted tonneau cover. The XPAG series1250cc OHV
4-cylinder was completely rebuilt in 1975 and the number plate on
the motor matches the number on the factory chassis/engine plate.
In stock trim the XPAG has a rated output of 54bhp at 5,200rpm
w/7.4:1 compression and dual SU carbs. The owner states that this
engine has the 'Stage 1' upgrade that includes a boost in
compression to 8.6:1 (by milling the cylinder head), porting
intake/exhaust chambers and porting/polishing the intake manifold.
Carb needles were replaced to match larger .090 jets. Resulting
horsepower is said to have increased from 54hp to 60hp - a 10%
gain. The 4-cylinder sounds great and is backed by a 4-speed manual
transmission. Electrics are 12V/positive ground, brakes are
hydraulic 4-wheel drum and the chassis is fitted with front/rear
leaf spring suspension. Knock-off wire wheels mount Dunlop 4.50x19
tires. This MG-TC is an icon - British history that will anoint
your garage with royalty. ALL VEHICLES SOLD "AS IS".
