MG TC
| Produced: |
1945-1949, 10000 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
The MG TC first appeared in 1945 and was really a revamped version of the pre-war MG TA / TB models. The TC had classic 1930's MG styling which was exactly what MG buyers were looking for, particularly car-hungry ex-American service men. The TC's classic looks and simple yet effective mechanical's, helped this small sports car to sell in important export markets.
Despite the fact that many TC's were exported only RHD versions were available. The cars specification was the normal basic MG package consisting of 19" wire wheels, a fold flat windscreen, cut-away doors, separate wings and petrol tank. The cars "nippy" performance can be best described as leisurely by today's standards, power came from an overhead valve engine of 1250cc.
The MG TC firmly established MG in the competitive post-war market place, over 10,000 units being produced before the MG TD arrived in 1949.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1250cc | S4 OHV | MG T-type engine (XPAG) | 66.5mm x 90mm | 7.5 |
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU | 2 |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 mph | 22.7 s | 33 mpg | 54 bhp 5200 |
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855202115 | Mg t Series Restoration Guide | Brooklands Books |
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| 1855200732 | MG Midget TC Instruction Manual | Brooklands Books |
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| 1855203154 | MG TA & TC Gold Portfolio 1936-49 | Brooklands Books |
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| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying guide - MG T-Series |
106 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2010 | |||
| Buying guide - MG T-Series - The quintessentially British sports car. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide Express MG TC |
82 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 9 November 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide Express MG TC - Wire wheels, swooping wings, separate headlights and that badge - MIKE LE CAPLAIN looks at Steve McQueen's first car for which he paid $750 in 1948. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers guide - Time for it - MG T-Series |
130 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart September 2007 | |||
| Buyers guide - Time for it - MG T-Series - Looking for somewhere safe and fun to put your money? Then you should consider an MG T-series. | ||||
