Vehicle Description
Chassis No. TC/4881
Engine No. XPAG/5545
The first post-war MG, the TC appeared in 1945 as American
servicemen were returning home from World War II. Many soldiers
were drawn to the sporty TC and made arrangements to import one of
their own. A further step along MG's evolutionary path, the TC was
the third T-Series variation, following the TA of 1936, and
short-lived TB of 1939. With a body four-inches wider than its
predecessors, the TC was also faster than both while incorporating
the same fold-down windshield and flowing fenders with a slab gas
tank and rear-mounted spare. Equipped with independent front
suspension and hydraulic drum brakes, the TC was a potent offering
that showed the American market the thrill of a lightweight British
sports car.
The TC would offer a 1,250 cc overhead valve naturally aspirated
inline-four cylinder engine paired with a four-speed manual
transmission. Adding improved usability, the TC also came with
flaps in the side screens, which allowed for hand signaling while
the dual six-volt batteries were removed from the underfloor
position in favor of a bulkhead box containing a large twelve-volt
battery. Hydraulic level arms were fitted and springs were mounted
in shackles as opposed to the traditional sliding tunnels, which
allowed MG to utilize war-proven rubber suspension bushings that
made for a smoother and quieter ride along with rubber engine
mountings.
The seventh and final T-Series MG restored by David Steinman, this
example benefitted from
Benefitting from a factory-correct restoration, finished in an
elegant Sequoia Cream over Shires Green color combination, complete
with a tan soft-top. Bearing an engine that matches its vehicle
body tag, the Steinman Collection enjoyed this MG on a number of
outings including the 2008 British Classic Motor Car Show in Stowe,
Vermont, where it won Best in Show. It is also an AACA Senior
National First Prize Winner in 2008. Complete with a period-correct
tool roll and many accessories, this MG TC is sure to be a
charming, sporting addition to any vintage car collection.
