1949 MG TC

Vintage Sports Car! Beautiful Presentation!

$40,000

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

A wonderfully preserved MG TC with authentic character, excellent mechanical strength, and standout historical significance. A pure post-war sports car experience.

THE ESSENTIALS

The 1949 MG TC represents the definitive post-war British sports car, admired for its lively 1,250 cc inline-four engine, four-speed manual gearbox, and unmistakable open-top profile with sweeping fenders and wire wheels. This MG TC presents in Rally Green with excellent gloss and luster, featuring right-hand drive and impressive originality throughout. The MG is ideally suited for weekend drives, relaxed touring, and local or regional shows where the model’s historical significance is always well received.

The final-year MG TC offered here is a US-export example that displays just 569 actual miles, believed to have accumulated since restoration. The MG was purchased by the current owner in February 2025 at auction, and although he appreciated the driving character, the seating area proved too limited for his 6-plus-foot frame. The MG runs well, has been enjoyed sparingly, and remains ready for continued light use, exhibition, and vintage rally eligibility.

The exterior of the MG is finished in Rally Green with excellent depth and clarity, complemented by chrome wire wheels with knock-off hubs, a rear-mounted spare, dual side mirrors, and a chrome badge bar fitted with a driving lamp and horn. The MG retains its classic proportions and original panel alignment, and the tan folding top with wood frame remains in very good condition. The four 4.5-19 tires retain adequate tread but show slight cracking along the sidewalls. Overall, the presentation is authentic, period-correct, and visually compelling.

The interior of the MG features right-hand drive and a four-spoke steering wheel framing a tan dash panel with the correct 100-mph speedometer, tachometer, ammeter, and proper auxiliary controls. The tan leather split bench shows light creasing from careful use, and matching leather extends across the door panels and storage pockets. Black cut-pile carpeting remains in very good to excellent condition, and the floor-mounted shifter underscores the MG’s purposeful sporting layout. The interior reflects careful preservation, retaining the charm that defines the model’s appeal.

The MG is powered by its original 1,250 cc inline-four engine producing approximately 54 horsepower, paired with a four-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drum brakes. Chassis number XPAG7150 runs exceptionally well, pulling strongly with no smoke and shifting cleanly through the gearbox. The engine compartment is beautifully detailed and presents to a standard consistent with the remainder of the MG. The electrical system is 12-volt, and overall mechanical condition supports reliable weekend use. The MG is accompanied by its spare tool set, tan canvas tonneau cover, and tan phaeton top with plastic windows, all in excellent condition.

For more information and details, please call or text Kendi Brown at +1.623.404.9042 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com. This 1949 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.

1949 MG TC

$40,000

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1949 MG TC
1949 MG TC

$40,000

PRIVATE SALE STATUS
SELLER
VIEWS 27

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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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