Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America’s Hilton Head event, November 5, 2016.
Chassis No.
XPAG7496
Estimate:
$ 34,000 - $ 38,000 US
MG’s enjoyed successes in racing for 20 years, until WWII interrupted and production shifted to bomber parts. By 1945, however, the firm was back in business producing pre-war designs. The new TC was an instant hit with American servicemen stationed in England. Despite its rather rudimentary design, which includes a flexible ladder-type chassis and solid axle front and rear suspension, the car is blessed with surprising agility. The appealing lines presented on the TC are commonly regarded as the perfect representation of British sports cars of the pre and postwar era. Production ended for the TC in 1949 with just over 10,000 built.
This right-hand drive British sports car weighs in with a curb weight of 1,960 pounds. It packs a punch with an overhead valve, 1,250-cc inline four-cylinder engine with a respectable 54 horsepower. Transferring power to the rear wheels is a floor-shift, four-speed manual gearbox. This splendidly restored TC is finished in green with knock-off wire wheels, rear-mounted spare tire, sealed beam headlights, driving lights, rear chrome bumper, folding top and dual windshield wipers. The interior is fitted with black pleated upholstery, rearview mirror, passenger grab-bar, large speedometer and a large tachometer.
This is an excellent representative and prime example of one of the very first sports cars.
