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Ryehill Close Lodge Farm Industrial Estate Northampton

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1946 MG TC in Red with Beige leather interior SOLD

1946 MG TC in Red with Beige leather interior, tan hood, sidescreens and tonneau. A very nicely prepared ex-Concours winner; full weather equipment with one of the best history files I have seen for a car.
The MG TC appeared as soon as MG could resume car production in 1945 and was essentially a revamped version of the pre-war MG TA / TB models.
The TC retained the classic 1930's MG styling which was exactly what MG buyers were looking for, particularly car-hungry American ex-servicemen. With its dual-cowl dashboard, fold-flat windscreen, cutaway-doors, separate wings, rear-mounted spare wheel and slab fuel tank, it was every young man’s dream of what a sports car should be. It was powered by an unburstable 1, 250cc cast iron OHV four-cylinder 54bhp engine mated to a four-speed synchromesh gearbox that enabled a top speed near 80mph. Roomier and more comfortable than the preceding models, the TC remained in production until 1949 when it was replaced by the TD. Exactly 10, 000 were sold in total, the vast majority to America, and survivors are keenly sought-after today.
The large history file traces the car back to 1963 when it was owned by John Daniel from Huddersfield as a young man, replacing his ‘hot rod’ Ford special that he had built with his own fair hands. He kept it for some time, the only problem that needed fixing being a broken piston. A period colour photo shows the car in the hills above Huddersfield.
It was then acquired by a gentlemen living in Newark in 1983, changing hands once again in February 1986 to a chap from Crawley who kept it for 18 months – with bills on file to show some work was done during this period.
In November 1987 Barry Walker sold it to its next owner who undertook a complete restoration. This is documented in a very comprehensive ‘Restoration Log’ which goes into great detail with a day-by-day blow of the work carried out and is a wonderful read with some photographs on file
By 1989 it was back in regular use and was actively shown at events, winning numerous Concours prizes along the way. This diary goes through to 1996.
The car was subsequently bought by a gentleman from Lymington and was certainly in his ownership by 2006. He sadly passed away and a friend helped to recommission the car in 2020. A list of the work done includes a half-shaft and hub, plugs, a new petrol pump, battery, oil etc, brake fluid and a carb overhaul.
This car is a real credit to it’s former owners who have clearly gone the extra mile in restoring and maintaining this beautiful TC. As you can imagine this car drove fantastically well upon test drive and was a real joy to drive on a sunny afternoon. The history file really does add to this wonderful car and would certainly take more than an evening to read the full file. A beautiful ful car that would look fabulous gracing any showground or would be a fantastic addition to any collection. This beautiful car is just waiting to be enjoyed in new hands. Absolutely any inspection is welcome and viewing is highly recommended. All major debit cards accepted. Please contact us for any further information. UK mainland delivery included. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @morseclassics

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