Lot B6153J: 1949 MG tC

The MG TC has a fascinating history as one of the most iconic British sports cars! Produced from 1945 to 1949, the TC was MG’s first post-war model and continued the company’s T-Type series that began in 1936.

What makes the TC special is that it essentially carried forward the pre-war design philosophy - it featured a traditional body-on-frame construction with classic British roadster styling, including those distinctive tall wire wheels and upright radiator grille. Under the hood was an improved 1.25-liter XPAG inline-four engine with twin SU carburetors, producing around 54 horsepower.

The TC is particularly significant because it was many Americans’ first exposure to the British sports car experience. About 2,000 of the roughly 10,000 TCs produced were exported to the United States, where returning GIs who had discovered these nimble little cars during the war helped create demand. This model essentially established the template for the classic British roadster - light weight, excellent handling, and pure driving enjoyment over raw power.

The TC evolved from the pre-war TA and TB models, with improvements like better engine breathing and refinements to the chassis. It was replaced by the more modern TD in 1950, but the TC remains the most sought-after of the T-Types among collectors for its purity and historical significance.

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