Highlights

In current ownership for 44 years
Comprehensive inspection report from 2012 (all identified issues addressed)
Original 1,250cc engine and 4-speed manual gearbox
Sympathetically fitted with indicators for modern traffic

The Appeal

The MG TC is rightfully credited as a market-setter. When the Second World War came to an end, servicemen took cars like the TC with them, and ignited a new hunger for the classic top-down British motor. These nimble little roadsters, thanks to the slow return to market strength following the conflict, carried upright pre-war styling in contrast to much of the other cars on the market.

This particular 1949 car has been in the current owner's possession since 1981. It's been catalogued by the vendor in great detail, and is a simply smashing car. For enthusiasts seeking an authentic post-war roadster with known history, this TC offers a compelling opportunity.

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History and Paperwork

First registered in 1949
Purchased by the current owner in 1981
Laid up between 1987-1992
Actively used from 1993-2012
Limited use between 2012-2019
Laid up again from 2019-2025
Has been stored in a garage throughout ownership
Comprehensive inspection report from 2012 available for review
All issues identified in the 2012 inspection were addressed

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The Condition

Paintwork presents well with no serious rust issues
Could benefit from some modest body work
Underside appears in smart condition
Red leather seats look in very good order
All dashboard instruments working
Dashboard requires attention due to woodworm pockmarks
Door cards in good condition
Carpets are in age-commensurate condition
Radio has been sympathetically fitted
Fitted with an indicator system for modern traffic requirements

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The Mechanics

1,250cc 4-cylinder engine
4-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears
Engine is original and maintained to original specifications
New battery installed
The vendor reports that the car:
- Runs smoothly
- Copes well with traffic situations
- suffers no issues with gearbox, clutch, or brakes
We understand that the car is ready and waiting to drive away

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