Description
Just Arrived at The Garage
1947 MG TC fitted with Eaton Supercharger
The MG TC has long been regarded as one of the definitive British sports cars of its era. With its purposeful stance, rear slab-type fuel tank, long sweeping wings and lively performance, it captured the imagination of post-war motoring enthusiasts. During the “export or die” years, demand from North America was so strong that home-market buyers often faced lengthy waiting lists.
This 1947 example was supplied new to South Africa. Repatriated to the UK in 1986, it subsequently received a major, high-quality restoration. In recent years, it has been in the hands of an enthusiastic and knowledgeable engineer owner who invested considerable time and expense to tailor the car for relaxed, long-distance touring - including the fitment of an Eaton supercharger supplied by Steve Baker. A full list of enhancements will follow below.
The detailed specification is extremely impressive, delivering excellent performance, vivid acceleration and the engaging character that defines a true driver’s car.
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MG TC 2456 IMPROVEMENTS to STANDARD SPECIFICATION
ENGINE & GEARBOX
Eaton Supercharger has been set up and tuned by Tom Airey with a power output 80 bhp.
Heavy duty water pump (NTG).
MGB 7-blade fan.
Spin-off disposable oil filter.
Electronic Petronix ignition - contactless ignition
Late pattern camshaft requires . 012” valve clearances, not the original . 019”.
Timing chain split link for easy removal.
Spare ignition coil mounted on bulkhead.
Stronger heavy-duty gearbox rear casing plate by Roger Furneaux
CHASSIS
High tensile halfshafts fitted into tapered wheel hubs (Furneaux)
High ratio crown wheel and pinion 8/ 37 with new differential carrier (Furneaux).
Reinforced rear spring to axle mountings.
High tensile front wheel stub axles (Furneaux).
New pedal shaft with grease nipple accessible via hole in chassis under OSF wing.
Fuel dipstick carried in tube across bulkhead behind toolbox. Marked in US gallons, conversion table in door pocket.
Facet solid state fuel pump to eliminate hot start vapour lock with copper pipes throughout.
Stainless steel fuel tank. Stainless steel exhaust.
Remote brake fluid reservoir on bulkhead under bonnet.
Continental radial tyres on original rebuilt 19” wheels.
ELECTRICAL
LED light bulbs.
Flashing indicators with audible warning, switch under dash right hand side.
Extra ‘high level’ Lucas ST38 ‘pork pie’ rear lamp behind spare wheel. Operates as 21w stop & 5w tail.
Battery cut-off rotary switch under dash right hand side.
Extra fuses in 4-way fusebox on bulkhead under bonnet.
Electronic regulator.
Twin-tone horns mounted under front apron. Original Lucas Altette (in toolbox) can be refitted if desired.
