Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional and very
rare example of this 1949 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.Chassis no. TC/8568Engine no. XPAG/8665Matching #'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 amp; restored
example with many factory finishes intactAn absolutely beautifully
restored and maintained example with striking livery and very
desirable and rare period accessories and an ideal example for
entry into classic shows and touring eventsThis 1948 MG TC, chassis
TC8568, recently acquired from a renown collection and benefiting
handsomely from a no expense spared restoration in very striking
classic colors. Featuring glossy 'British Racing Green' paint over
supple 'Tan' leather upholstery, and a striking matching Gold
grille! It retains its original XPAG 1,250 cc engine and correct
mechanicals, plus excellent ash wooden body framing and a clean
undercarriage. This Elegance Classic English MG is one of the MG TC
models built between 1945 and 1949. It has the original matching
engine, XPAG 8665, 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.Riding
on correct painted 19" knock off wire wheels with period style 'BG
Goodrich Silvertown' Bias-Ply tires, this 1949 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 restored 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 silver 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.
