Description
1949 MG TC “Midget”
Registration Number: FDM 841
Chassis number: TC9164
Recorded Mileage: 15 miles since restoration
- In current family ownership since 1966
- Subject to ongoing restoration in current ownership
- For completion and recommissioning
The first of MG's T-Series (the 1936 TA) built on the success established by the J2 model, later developing into the post-war TC model of 1945. The TC Midget was the first post-war MG, although it was quite similar to the pre-war TB, sharing the same pushrod-OHV “XPAG” 1, 250cc engine. However, the TC had a slightly higher compression ratio of 7. 4:1 giving 54. 5bhp (40. 6 kW) at 5, 200rpm, with several alternative stages of tuning for ‘specific purposes’. The TC featured a widened body and improved suspension with hydraulic dampers.
The TC was arguably the car which started the American/ Anglo love affair of the British sportscar. The TC was exported to the United States in large numbers, despite only ever being built in right-hand drive specification. Between September 1945 (chassis number TC0251) and November 1949 (chassis number TC10252), exactly 10, 000 were produced. The TC cost £527 on the home market in 1947, and was replaced by the TD in 1950.
A UK-delivered example, this restored MG TC was first registered in the summer of 1949, by the 1950s residing in Derbyshire and by the mid-1960s with the current family owners in Northamptonshire, In around 1968 the MG was stripped and comprehensively restored as time allowed over many years. Now largely finished, the MG only completed a handful of test miles before the sad passing of its owner. Having been more recently dry-stored, the MG will benefit no doubt from mechanical recommissioning and the fitting of weather gear before being used once more.
Very nicely finished in Woodland Green with a tan leather interior, and showing just 15 miles recorded (presumably since restoration), this super TC is offered with a history file, buff logbook and V5C, and a number of spares. A charming example which we are sure will be a real pleasure for the next owner to recommission over the winter and enjoy in 2025.
This classic vehicle will be coming to auction with Dore & Rees Auctions on Wednesday 4th December at Five Zeroes Supercars Ltd, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire. For further information please contact the Motoring department.
