1949 MG TC
1949 MG TC
Superbly presented this restored MG TC, has been subject to substantial recent expenditure in current ownership and is offered without reserve.
- ESTIMATE: £12,000 - £15,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 24th August, 2025 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
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BODY COLOUR
Sequoia Cream -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
NBB 760
SUMMARY
Superbly presented this restored MG TC, has been subject to substantial recent expenditure in current ownership and is offered without reserve.
DESCRIPTION
- Built in 1949, little is known of the early years of this MG TC but it's believed to have been restored in the 1990s and has been extremely well preserved in private collections since
- Purchased in 2020 by our vendor from its previous owner of circa 20 years, the vehicle been refreshed, with a number of marque recognised improvements detailed in the condition report
- Powered by the venerable XPAG 1,250cc producing 54bhp at 5,200rpm with a 4-speed gearbox with synchromesh on second, third and top
- Finished in Sequoia Cream with matching cream hood over a red leather interior, it sits on silver wire wheels
- Correct interior with a walnut dashboard, original Bakelite switches, Jaeger instruments, and a Bluemells sprung wheel
- No paperwork prior to our vendor's purchase, however, invoices during his tenure amount to over £6,000. Several workshop manuals and magazines
- The logbook, T-Series Register, and brass identity plate all state the Chassis Number is #TC9549, although #TC1502 is stamped on the vehicle
- Quintessentially English, this well-restored MG TC represents the best of immediate post-war light sportscars and still catches the eye today with viewing highly recommended
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- MG
- Model
- TC
- Registration Number
- NBB 760
- Chassis Number
- TC9459
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Sequoia Cream
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.
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SCORE:
103 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
An older, but thorough and well executed, restoration. The body lines, panel fit and wing shapes are first class - as is the paint and bright ware. New body rubbers all round Several panels stripped and painted with Sequoia 2 pack as are all panels.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
New Walnut finish dash, no headlining
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Front end rebuild: New kingpins and bushes with tailored thrust washers. New wheel bearings, spacers and seals and one new hub. New draglink and new (or refurbished) drag link and track rod ends. New spring shackle bushes (very important and often overlooked) Pete Edney VW steering box conversion
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Ground - up front axle and steering alignment. Rear axle: Modern oil seal conversions to prop-shaft nosecone and each wheel bearing. Carburettors: Rebuilt from scratch by recognised SU expert. Burlen dry-fit seals fitted. New style replaceable oil filter New radiator High level brake light added Water temperature gauge fitted
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Traffic indicators: Front sidelights modified to twin bulb - sidelights clear, indicator amber. Replica torpedo lights - with amber bulbs fitted to fuel tank with concealed wiring. Period operating switch fitted to centre console. All wiring sheathed. All wiring labelled & recorded.
Vehicle History
Remarks
In the last 3 or 4 years this TC has been properly refreshed by the current owner along with a number of, marque recognised, improvements, additions and subtle modernisations. (Summarised below) Improvements made by the current owner.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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