This is a nicely restored 1949 MG TC roadster that is an excellent
driving example thats ready for local tours or shows. This is a
rare matching numbers car from the last full year of the TC. This
MG benefited from a complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration
and is in gorgeous condition today. The car is a US export model
(not built for the UK market) as it has the original headlight
lenses and the other features unique to the US version. This MG TC
was built on the 23rd of February 1949 for the US market. By about
1995, Marion McCleary of Naples, FL acquired the TC. They enjoyed
the MG for the next 28 years. We are in the process of documenting
the earlier history of the TC. We love the classic look of the
Racing Green exterior paint complemented with the silver powder
coated wire wheels with MG knock off hubs. The paint is in overall
very nice show condition. The tan Haartz cloth canvas top and
tonneau cover look stunning with the Racing Green paint. This TC
features side wind deflectors, dual side mirrors and the power
windshield wipers. The chrome is in overall very good to excellent
condition. The mascot is a Boyce MotoMeter and in the front is a
chrome badge bar, a driving light and a horn. In the rear is a
chrome luggage rack (which is very practical) above the rear
mounted spare and two larger taillights and an auxiliary third
center brake light. This MG has been upgraded for safe touring use.
The interior is also very nice, with its soft and supple biscuit
leather seating and door panels. The black carpeting is newer as
well and is in good condition. The MG steering wheel feels great in
your hands and the instruments work. The clock is not working
(after being rebuilt in 2015). Mechanically, this MG needs nothing
to be enjoyed. The matching numbers XPAG inline-four engine
displaces 1,250 cc has dual-SU carburetors and is paired with a
four-speed manual gearbox and benefits from the TCs rubber motor
mounts. It has an excellent running engine that pulls strong and
doesnt emit smoke and it shifts well through the gearbox. There are
no unwanted driveline noises, and it looks great on a lift with its
rust and damage free chassis that has been nicely painted and
detailed underneath. The engine compartment is beautifully
detailed. It rides on Dunlop tires mounted on powered coated wire
wheels with chrome MG-branded dog ear knock-off spinners with a
full spare mounted at the rear. The MG has benefited from the
installation of a new fabric covered wiring harness. We have this
MG priced fairly under the Hagerty Price Guide No. 2 , which fits
perfectly with this offering. This MG comes complete with many
historical documents, two tonneau covers, MG branded car cover,
Owner's Manual, Parts Manual, Tools, Jack and Spares. This TC does
not have its side curtains (which never get used these days). For
more information and details, please call or text Harry Clark at
1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected]. This MG
TC is available for inspection at our Phoenix showroom. We are
pleased to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections and we
help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners
if you are interested in financing.
