Highlights
- Original UK right-hand drive example
- Comprehensive restoration completed in 1997 to concours standard
- Only 422 miles covered since restoration
- In previous ownership for over 45 years
- Extensive provenance file with restoration invoices and historical documents
The Appeal
After six years of producing tanks and armoured cars for the war effort, MG announced the TC Midget a mere five weeks after the official end of hostilities in Europe. By the end of 1945, 81 examples had been produced, and that's no mean feat given the dire economic circumstances, rationing of raw materials, and shortage of skilled labour.
British carmakers were acutely aware that they would have to "export or die," and MG secured its future thanks to the burgeoning American market. Many US 'GIs' had been stationed in the UK during the war, so they returned home having experienced the delights of the previous T Series MG sports cars. Naturally, they all wanted one. Therefore, most TCs were destined for a life overseas.
That's what makes this 1948 example rare. It's a UK home market right-hand drive TC. The last custodian purchased it in March 1980 as a running, very usable example. In 1986, the owner embarked on a nut-and-bolt concours restoration, which was entrusted to several well-regarded specialists. All mechanical work was carried out professionally, and the restoration was completed in 1997. Since then, the MG has covered a mere 422 miles and remains in superb condition.
British carmakers were acutely aware that they would have to "export or die," and MG secured its future thanks to the burgeoning American market. Many US 'GIs' had been stationed in the UK during the war, so they returned home having experienced the delights of the previous T Series MG sports cars. Naturally, they all wanted one. Therefore, most TCs were destined for a life overseas.
That's what makes this 1948 example rare. It's a UK home market right-hand drive TC. The last custodian purchased it in March 1980 as a running, very usable example. In 1986, the owner embarked on a nut-and-bolt concours restoration, which was entrusted to several well-regarded specialists. All mechanical work was carried out professionally, and the restoration was completed in 1997. Since then, the MG has covered a mere 422 miles and remains in superb condition.
History and Paperwork
- Registered on 28th October 1948
- Original UK right-hand drive example with London registration 'KGF 76'
- In most recent ownership since March 1980
- Comprehensive provenance file including current V5C logbook, original Green logbook, and old MOTs
- Restoration invoices and insurance valuations included
- Exempt from road tax and MOT
The Condition
- 1997 restoration to concours standard; used sparingly and well-stored ever since
- The MG continues to present impeccably with very few signs of wear or age to report
- Shires Green paintwork
- Beige Collingburn trim
- Equipped with original steering wheel
- Full weather equipment, including Fawn Double Duck hood, side screens, and tonneau by Don Trimming Co Ltd
- Naylor Brothers supplied a new body unit in aluminium
- William Collingburn Upholstery supplied the new seats, dashboard and carpets
- New instruments from John Marks at Vintage Restorations
The Mechanics
- Original 1.25-litre XPAG four-cylinder OHV petrol engine
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- All mechanical work professionally carried out during restoration
- Reportedly in healthy mechanical order with only 422 miles since restoration
- Various parts supplied by Naylor Brothers/Brown & Gammons/Toulmin Motors/The Pre-War MG Centre/The Octagon Car Club and London Chroming Co
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