1947 MG TC

It was first registered in the UK on 26.8.47.

We believe that it spent most of its life in and around Vancouver and, before that, in the Pacific Northwest of the USA, returning to the UK sometime in 2012 (its first MoT was on 13.7.12).

We have the following statement from the North East Club for Pre-War Austins, Ashington, Northumberland.

“I have this day inspected a 1947 MGTC which is a recent import.

Chassis Number TC 3409

Engine Number XPAG 3796

In my opinion I confirm that this is a genuine 1947 vehicle,

Yours sincerely,

TJ Thompson

9th February 2013”

At the time of the car’s return to the UK it was described as having cream coloured bodywork.

The following is taken from Coys’ auction notes accompanying the car on the occasion of its 2018 auction.

“The MG TC on offer today is an original UK car, which was exported to Vancouver Island and then repatriated back to the UK where it was the subject of an in-depth restoration. Bills on file total over 23,000 GBP for the work. Most recently the car has been fitted with a new Pickering hood, along with side screens and tonneau covers and is running on Dunlop tyres with new tubes. For those collectors looking for a well-presented T-Series MG, capable of participating in driving events and Concours shows alike, this example is worthy of serious consideration.”

This car is being sold by Speedmaster Cars (highly respected specialists in historic, racing and Formula 1 cars) on behalf of the vendor, who is a friend of the business.

James at Speedmaster Cars thinks this car is pretty much as described in the auction notes from four years ago and tells us that the car starts and runs very nicely indeed.

In his (and our) opinion, the restoration probably began in Canada between 1999 and 2001, and was later completed in the UK. Various invoices and receipts suggest that the UK restoration cost in the region of £30,000.

This is a very charming, pretty and attractive car from every angle.

The bodywork is free of any dinks, dents, scratches, scuffs, creases or folds of any significance.

The panel gaps and shut lines are consistent and even.

The Primrose Yellow paintwork has an impressive shine and lustre to it and is devoid of all but a few tiny stone chips here and there.

The chrome is good all round, as are the wire wheels and tyres.

The lights, lenses and badging are all as they should be.

The tan-coloured fabric hood is in fine condition.

The British Racing Green tonneau cover is equally good but might, perhaps, benefit from getting wet and being stretched a bit. It’s a tight fit at present.

There’s really very little to fault.

The good news continues unabated on the inside, where the delightfully of-its-time interior is warmly evocative of a bygone era of carefree motoring.

The green leather seats are supportive, comfortable and have only a light patina of creasing to show for their years of service.

The door cards are fine, as is the roof lining.

The carpets and mats are virtually as good as new.

The steering wheel, gear lever and dashboard are all in excellent condition.

Apparently, all knobs, dials, switches, levers, buttons and toggles do what they’re supposed to do and the electrics are reliable.

We’re told that the undersides of the car have a great deal of structural integrity and are seemingly untroubled by time, use or any oxidisation that’s more than superficial.

The engine bay is pretty much immaculate. Everything seems to be clean and dry and in its right and proper place.

The car doesn’t have a current MoT certificate.

It comes with an assortment of bills, receipts, invoices, notes and documents of Canadian, American and British provenance.

If you’d like to inspect the car prior to placing a bid – something we would encourage – then please use the Contact Seller button to arrange an appointment.

Imagine a blue sky streaked with Battle of Britain clouds.

Imagine motes of pollen dancing in the late afternoon sunshine.

Imagine a country lane with high hedgerows.

Imagine this car.

Imagine yourself driving it.

Imagine the grin on your face.

This is an utterly charming MG TC and one that’s in very good condition indeed – outside, inside and underneath.

We like it a great deal.

We are happy to offer this car for auction with an estimate in the range of £17,000 - £22,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Normanton, West Yorkshire. To arrange an appointment to view this vehicle please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.