1948 MG TC

Original Rebuilt Engine, Gorgeous Restoration, Excellent Driver!

$43,500

From the Driver’s Seat - Our team’s personal take on what makes this classic stand out

This MG TC is a mechanically sorted example that drives as beautiful as it looks! The TCs are beloved by collectors and this one is ready to be shown and driven at events!

THE ESSENTIALS

This MG TC is a matching numbers example, excellent restoration and has been fully mechanically restored in 2020. The  MG is powered by a 1,250cc inline-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission and finished in Rally Green over tan leather. The MG offers an authentic vintage motoring experience with right-hand-drive configuration and classic styling cues. This MG is showing 12,800 miles with only 1,700 miles since the engine rebuild. This MG is in excellent overall condition, is priced to sell, and is ready for scenic touring, vintage rallies, and enthusiast events.

1948 MG TC represents one of the most influential post-war British sports cars, a lightweight two-seat roadster that helped ignite the American fascination with European sports cars. This MG was built on November 11, 1948 at the MG works in Abingdon-on-Thames according to factory records maintained by the MG Car Club. The MG was originally delivered in Great Britain and is rumored to have been owned by a Swiss film industry executive who later shipped the roadster to Boca Raton, Florida for seasonal driving. Under current ownership, the MG has received servicing by the specialist shop, From The Frame Up in Mesa AZ. The servicing spanned from 2019 to 2021 which included a full engine rebuild, gearbox servicing, electrical replacements, brakes, suspension and alignment, fuel sending, air filter, cooling, rear differential, dash components, and paint touch-ups. A new convertible top and tonneau cover were installed. This MG has been overhauled and is ready to be enjoyed!

The MG is finished in Rally Green that is in excellent condition, complemented by sweeping fenders and the TC’s distinctive upright grille. Chrome trim including the grille surround and lighting bezels is in excellent condition, and the MG is fitted with the rare aftermarket Midge radiator mascot produced by HJ Randall. The MG has a flat folding windscreen, horn, headlights, parking lamps, fog light, windshield wipers and dual rear-view mirrors that are all in good working condition. The rubber trim and seals through the exterior are in great condition. A tan convertible top and tonneau cover installed in 2021 are in excellent condition, and optional side curtains are included. The MG rides on 19-inch wire wheels that were installed in 2019 and used less than 2,000 miles, with a rear-mounted spare with MG three-eared knock-off hub. Badge bars carry Royal Automobile Club, Great Britain, and Swiss insignia, and the original British license plate GVE 656 remains affixed to the front. The MG presents in excellent condition and will be appreciated by enthusiasts!

The MG interior is in overall excellent condition reflecting the compact and purposeful cockpit typical of the TC series. The interior is trimmed in tan leather that presents in excellent condition with minimal signs of normal use. Gray short-pile carpeting remains in very good condition and complements the traditional tan textured dashboard. The dashboard includes two map lights and has backlite instrument gauges. A four-spoke banjo-style steering wheel frames the original Jaeger instrumentation, maintaining the period-correct driving environment that enthusiasts appreciate. Tan leather door panels with storage pockets provide modest practicality within the intimate two-seat configuration.

This MG is powered by the original rebuilt 1,250cc inline-four engine (engine number XPAG 7944) paired with a four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drum brakes. The MG is powered by a 12v system with generator. The mechanical work done on the MG between 2019 and 2021 totaled over $46,000 from documented invoices. The work includes the following: full engine rebuilding with heads, seals, gaskets, valve seats and bearings, clutch pressure plate and throw out bearing replacement, gearbox pinion housing replacement, distributor replacement water pump replacement, radiator shroud and fan replaced, air filter assembly installation, fuel sending unit float replacement, steering serviced, suspension rebuilt/aligned with tie rods, bearings and seals, brake master cylinder and brake lines, brake drums replaced, tires replaced, rear differential serviced including gaskets, repaired gas tank, dash components cleaned and restored, install sealed beam halogen headlights. The last annual service was performed in December 2024 at 12,600 miles.

The sale includes a clean Arizona title, owner’s manuals, historical and maintenance documentation, side curtains and custom side curtain storage bag.

For more information and details, please call or text Kendi Brown at +1.623.404.9042 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com. This 1948 MG TC is available for inspection at our showroom in Phoenix. We are pleased to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections, and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.

1948 MG TC

$43,500

PRIVATE SALE STATUS
SELLER NAME
LOCATION USA
VIEWS 67
1948 MG TC
1948 MG TC

$43,500

VIN TC 7071
BODY STYLE Roadster
DOORS 2
EXT COLOR Rally Green
FUEL Gasoline
GEARBOX 4-Speed Manual
INT COLOR Tan Leather
LOCATION Phoenix, AZ
MILES 12,800
YEAR 1948
PRIVATE SALE STATUS
SELLER
VIEWS 67

Motorcar TC

Interesting Fact: The MG TC was a part of the MG T-Type series that was produced from 1936 to 1955. This series comprised of five different models including the MG TC, and all are considered sports cars for the time they were produced.   Specifically, the MG TC was only produced in 1945 and features…
Interesting Fact: The MG TC was a part of the MG T-Type series that was produced from 1936 to 1955. This series comprised of five different models including the MG TC, and all are considered sports cars for the time they were produced.   Specifically, the MG TC was only produced in 1945 and features an open two-seater body that sits directly on top of a frame. Fascinatingly enough, the MG TC was the first postwar MG vehicle produced and is credited for starting the Sport Car “craze” in the United States. In fact, this car was exported to America even though it was only ever built as a right-hand drive.   From September to November of 1949, just over 10,000 TCs were produced which was more than any other MG model. The going price was equal to around $27,000 in 2020. The MG TC also uses a 1.3-liter XPAG engine that allowed the car to accelerate from 0 to 66 in a respectable 22.7 seconds. Car enthusiasts and collectors strive to find this model wherever they can due to its historical significance!   

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