Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional and very
rare mostly all original example of this early model 1946 MG TC
Roadster with its original matching #'s engine and a truly superb
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.Early model chassis no.
TC/0348Engine no. XPAG/1008Matching #'s 1,250cc OHV Inline
4-Cylinder EngineTwin SU H2 Carburetors70bhp at 5,500rpm4-Speed
Manual Transmission4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum BrakesFront Beam Axle
with Semi-Elliptical Leaf SpringsRear Live Axle with
Semi-Elliptical Leaf SpringsWell-preserved condition with many
factory finishes intact One of the most recognizable offerings of
the famous British marqueNumbers matching example with an older
restorationVery recent mechanical refresh reportedly totaling some
$8,000Only 600 miles on the odometer, assumed to be since
restorationThis 1946 MG TC, chassis TC0348, benefits handsomely
from a well-maintained older restoration in very striking colors.
Featuring glossy 'Black' paint over supple 'Tan' leather
upholstery, and a matching Tan grille amp; Black wire wheels! It
retains its original XPAG 1,250 cc engine and correct mechanicals,
plus excellent ash wooden body framing and a clean undercarriage.
Period-correct accessories include proper Lucas lamps, signals and
hardware amp; a matching canvas full cab!This Elegance Classic
English MG TC was built in Abingdon, England. It is car number
0348, one of the 10,000 MG TC models built between 1945 and 1949.
It has the original matching engine, XPAG 1008, with four cylinders
and 1250 cc displacement yielding 54 horsepower. Its top speed was
factory rated at 75 miles per hour with acceleration from 0 to 50
mph at 14.7 seconds.The car's original matching #'s 1,250cc XPAG
inline-four is equipped with twin SU carburetors and was reportedly
recently rebuilt very few miles since then. Riding on correct
painted wire wheels with period style 4.50-19 'Blockley tires',
this 1946 MG TC is a wonderful example of one of the worlds
all-time most important sports cars and an archetypal prewar
British sports car design that 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 presents absolutely beautifully inside and out. It is
apparent that some extremely high-quality and factory correct
restoration work was performed in the past, with many original
factory finishes remaining intact, including much of the chrome and
brightwork. The car also drives as well as it must have when new,
mechanically it has absolutely no known issues, turn key ready.
Very rare to find original matching numbers engine with ID plates
and factory stampings are in place with classic Black painted wire
wheels fitted, with a 5th spare strapped to the back.In summary it
would be hard to find a finer matching #'s example available
anywhere else.